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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 1

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Today, I get to move our national security mission in emerging technologies farther and faster in ways that I could not in government. Government conducts, often with little direction. Below is the first of her three-part series.

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Leaving Government for the Private Sector – Part 2

Steve Blank

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Before leaving government service one of my biggest challenges was to understand how my skill as a Case Officer would translate into a job in the commercial world. It provides governance and financial oversight to the company.

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The Red Queen Problem – Innovation in the DoD and Intelligence Community

Steve Blank

Innovation, disruption, accelerators, have all become urgent buzzwords in the Department of Defense and Intelligence community. Our defense department and intelligence community owned proprietary advanced tools and technology. Pete Newell and I have spent a lot of time bringing continuous innovation to government organizations.

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Opportunities in Transport Business Ownership: What You Need to Know

The Startup Magazine

As governments and communities aim to reduce environmental impact, there is a rising demand for eco-friendly transport solutions. Additionally, various local governments provide incentives to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly vehicles, ranging from grants to tax rebates.

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10 Keys To Raising Your New Venture Funding Potential

Startup Professionals Musings

In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Leaders are assessed for their ability to fit into the brand community, embody the values required, maintain the right strategic priorities, and deal with the current organization stage. Leadership brand development.

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Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2021 Lessons Learned Presentations

Steve Blank

I want to make my community, country or world a better place, while being challenged to solve some of the toughest problems.”. Few consider opportunities to make the world safer with the Department of Defense, Intelligence community or other government agencies. Project Agrippa – Logistics and Sustainment in IndoPacific.

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10 Goodwill Elements To Raise Your Business Valuation

Startup Professionals Musings

In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Leaders are assessed for their ability to fit into the brand community, embody the values required, maintain the right strategic priorities, and deal with the current organization stage. Leadership brand development.

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