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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 7 – Space

Steve Blank

We just completed the seventh week of our new national security class at Stanford – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed the class to cover how technology will shape the character and employment of all instruments of national power. Class 2 focused on China, the U.S.’s

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Top 5 Esports Trends Entrepreneurs Should Keep An Eye On In 2020

YoungUpstarts

Esports finally hit its stride in 2019, and with momentum behind it, the industry’s growth shows no signs of slowing down in 2020. Before you open your new esports business, consider how these five major trends will affect the market in 2020. Pick up the sticks, put on your headphones and get ready. Everyone gets to play. Don’t worry.

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Why Digital Transformation Is The Key To Sustainable Sales In 2020

YoungUpstarts

Digital transformation” was a buzzword throughout 2019, but 2020 is when we’re going to see its real impact. It means integrating digital technology into every aspect of business, including sales channels. Here’s why digital transformation is so important for sustainable sales in 2020. by Tiffany Ruder.

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4 Of The Best Small Business Tools To Use In 2020

YoungUpstarts

Technology helps level the playing field for small and medium sized businesses, giving the tools to improve productivity and efficiency, manage complex systems, and drive innovation. The post 4 Of The Best Small Business Tools To Use In 2020 appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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8 Strategies For Sustaining Momentum In Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, Mark McClain, cofounder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies , created an employee growth culture resulting in growth of forty percent a year, with more than $100 million in revenues. Maintaining business momentum requires constant analysis and vigilance for market and technology changes, as well an internal focus on optimization.

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Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2020 Lesson Learned Presentations

Steve Blank

Steve Weinstein 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley technology companies and Hollywood media companies. Joe Felter retired Army Colonel and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Steve was CEO of MovieLabs the joint R&D lab of all the major motion picture studios. He runs H4X Labs.

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Q4 2020 Portfolio Review

Version One Ventures

While 2020 brought unprecedented challenges, it’s also been a time of great innovation and perseverance. Manny Medina of Outreach was named to Comparably’s Top 50 list for Best CEOs in 2020 as rated by employees. . Happy new year! We hope you’re well rested and recharged from the holidays!

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