YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Some countries hate the Internet. Actually, it may be more accurate to say that some countries are fearful of the power of the Internet to harness people power that may lead to the overthrow in the “natural” order of things.

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Internet Syria Iran China 185

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

As I outlined in my talk, I believe the greatest Internet companies created over the past 15 years have been “deflationary” meaning they are driving down the prices or goods & services. Think Tunia, Egypt, Syria and now Turkey. Why is Collaborative Consumption Becoming a Hot Trend for Startup Companies? And rebellion.

Syria 361

Syria Marketing Libya Los Angeles 361

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 19, 2011

But something more nuanced is at hand that is worth debating – is the future of the Internet & global communications more open or more closed? Brands who build pages there are not building equity in the open Internet, they’re building it in today’s walled garden. As in Tunisia , Egypt , Syria & Iran.

Iran 274

Iran Silicon Valley Tunisia Social Media 274

This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 28, 2011

From now on, we’re going to be connecting right to direct sources ourselves—to government newsfeeds and to citizens broadcasting their own local experiences right from the scene—right to our TVs. Governments are getting online and making every piece of data they have into a feed. This is only the beginning.

Libya 136

Libya Syria Covenant New Jersey 136

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

government does have some unique convening power and the ability to tap external talent and resources. Terrorists harnessing the internet to radicalize and recruit new members. government, they must have state-of-the-art data scientists on this problem or that problem. Sometimes you think, oh, the U.S.

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Washington United Kingdom Lean 120

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

government does have some unique convening power and the ability to tap external talent and resources. Terrorists harnessing the internet to radicalize and recruit new members. government, they must have state-of-the-art data scientists on this problem or that problem. Sometimes you think, oh, the U.S.

Silicon Valley 120

Silicon Valley Washington United Kingdom Lean 120

Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 21, 2014

He’s decided that the North Korea hack on Sony Pictures was not an act of war but is now trying to decide if it’s terrorism so he can put North Korea on the terrorism sponsors list to join Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria. Let’s start with the cable industry’s darkest fears if the Internet becomes a utility.

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North Korea Cuba Sudan Syria 133