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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War  – Wrap Up

Steve Blank

faces “two plus three” threats – the two peer adversaries China and Russia, plus the three – regional threats from Iran, North Korea as well as the non-nation state actors. Today the U.S. The strategy called for a pivot of our defense from fighting terrorists to preparing for confrontations with the “two plus three.”.

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Advice To Young Entrepreneurs – Think Like An Immigrant!

YoungUpstarts

In Iran, where I’m from, people go to work at 5 a.m. Patrick Bet-David is an entrepreneur, author, visionary and self-made success who emigrated from war-torn Iran to the U.S. It’s all about counting down to the end of the day and looking forward to the weekend. and come home at 8:30 p.m. six days a week.

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[ADV] 4 Products Businesses Can Import From Qatar

YoungUpstarts

Bordering Saudi Arabia, Persian Gulf, UAE and Iran, Qatar is one of the most important Middle Eastern countries despite its small size. Middle Eastern countries have build an immense reputation in the world of business by exporting goods to many countries and Qatar is one such country.

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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

Russia, Iran, and North Korea have also fused those activities. Yet the development of these advanced technologies is now being driven by commercial interests, not the Defense Department. America’s adversaries understand this.

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5 Recommendations Before Funding An Appealing Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. People claiming to be unbiased may actually be paid promoters or company insiders. Any mention of “offshore.” Sounds too good to be true.

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5 Due Diligence Tips Before You Invest In A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Watch out if someone has a complex plan involving offshore bank financing or gemstones or oil leases in Iran to make you rich. People claiming to be unbiased may actually be paid promoters or company insiders. Any mention of “offshore.” Sounds too good to be true.

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The Importance of Teams and Why the Best Leaders Cultivate Them

Both Sides of the Table

The show has become my best curator of which books to read (including my favorite of last year, The Accidental Superpower ) and my go to for understanding geopolitics of: Russia, Iran, Pakistan, China, India and of course the US. But they also take on issues in science, technology and management.

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