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

Steve Blank

In the 21st century you need a scorecard to keep track of the threats: Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, ISIS in Yemen/Libya/Philippines, Taliban, Al-Qaeda, hackers for hire, etc. Pete Newell and I have spent a lot of time bringing continuous innovation to government organizations. Government agencies need to both innovate and execute.

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Survival Tips From A Seasoned Digital Nomad Who Made It Out The Other Side

YoungUpstarts

The exception to that rule is finding an island which is heavily dominated by tourists – such as Boracay in the Philippines – which has the budget to cater for Western needs. VISA run rules change frequently so keep an eye on the latest government updates. Make risk assessments based on potential geographic location.

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The Snap IPO Happened. What Next LA?

Both Sides of the Table

He was running to be the 42nd mayor of Los Angeles and he outlined his vision to “open up the city government to technology and innovation” if he were elected. Mayor Eric Garcetti at Upfront Summit, February 2017 I first sat down with then councilman Eric Garcetti on the Ides of March 2012 — almost 5 years ago exactly.

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A step-by-step guide to HR outsourcing

The Startup Magazine

Outsourcing to developing countries with lower living costs, such as India and the Philippines, can drop the cost of an HR function even further. Laws governing minimum pay and working hours. Laws governing family and medical leave. Boosts Productivity. Immigration regulations. Employee benefits laws. Safety regulations.

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McLaren Strategic Ventures Sajan Pillai Discusses the Top Five Trends for Advancing Global Technology in 2022 

The Startup Magazine

Late 2020 revealed the depth of the Solarwinds hack, which had massive implications for government agencies and (ironically) cybersecurity provider FireEye. He led the company’s global business operations through its centers in the US, the UK, Spain, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Mexico, Australia, Poland, and Israel.

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Twitter Link Roundup #31 – Design, Copywriting, Marketing, Small Business, Social Media And More

crowdSPRING Blog

Cuevas (Philippines) [interview with a crowdSPRING designer] – [link]. Government embraces crowdsourcing – [link]. Interesting perspective from @benkunz (not sure I agree) – Confusion as a design feature – [link]. 70+ Beautiful 2D Illustration Artworks – [link]. 12 Questions: Meet Bryan Blue S.

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UGC Strategies to Boost Your Brand

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Governments suspended work, business, school, and other social activities. Finding her true passion, she devoted 15 years in NGO and community development work, where she experienced being a coordinator and teacher, travelling both in the Philippines and countries in Asia. The surge in UGC was due to stringent lockdown regulations.