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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. Often former government employees, at the level of GS-15 and below, will leave as staffers and return the next day working for large Beltway contractors, working or managing the same programs they previously worked. America’s adversaries understand this.

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Why Women Make The Best Product Managers

SVPG

Recently I gave a keynote address to the Mind The Product Conference in London , and in that talk I wanted to illustrate, by example, the essential role that very strong product managers play for their team and their company. And ultimately, should more product teams work harder to actively bring in women product managers?

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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. If you’re a business looking for the right program to manage your businesses then consider Qatari companies. There are a plethora of IT companies in Qatar such as Kaar, Octaware, and Omnix.

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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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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. Amount of assets managed? People claiming to be unbiased may actually be paid promoters or company insiders. Any mention of “offshore.” Sounds too good to be true. How do they get paid? By commission?

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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. Amount of assets managed? People claiming to be unbiased may actually be paid promoters or company insiders. Any mention of “offshore.” Sounds too good to be true. How do they get paid? By commission?

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Technology, Innovation, and Modern War – Class 2

Steve Blank

Our proposition to the class is that once the pattern is understood we can manage it and hopefully accelerate it. General/Flag Officers achieved their rank because of their ability to lead people and manage known processes. Simply stated, this cycle is a repeatable pattern that has been occurring for hundreds if not thousands of years.