Steve Blank

JUNE 8, 2021

Although the class was run completely online, and even though they were suffering from Zoom fatigue, the 10 teams of 42 students collectively interviewed 1,142 beneficiaries, stakeholders, requirements writers, program managers, industry partners, etc. – while simultaneously building a series of minimal viable products.

Lean 417

Lean Security Asia SBIR 417

Steve Blank

AUGUST 21, 2013

For the last two and a half years, the teams that were part of the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps were those who wanted to learn how to commercialize their science, applied to join the program, fought to get in and went through a grueling three month program.

SBIR 321

SBIR Technical Review Lean Startup 321

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2020

New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. Choose projects with financial resources within your reach. Minimize infrastructure dependencies.

Technical Review 434

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 434

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Navigating Industry Regulations and Compliance An array of regulations governs freight brokering to ensure safety and fairness within the industry. Keeping up with these changes through professional development programs increases expertise and adaptability.

Developer 130

Developer Technical Review Software Review Reputation 130

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Applicants were told that ERA was doing electronics work for government and industry. Unfortunately for the company they couldn’t tell anyone as their customer was the most secret government agency in the country – the National Security Agency. At the time, no programming languages existed. Paul was the place to be.

Minnesota 317

Minnesota Engineer Minneapolis Silicon Valley 317

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

An existing company or government organization is primarily organized for day-to-day execution of its current business processes or mission. In reality for innovation to contribute to a company or government agency, it needs to be designed a process from start to deployment. There’s a much better way. Three common mistakes.

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Incubator Curation Engineer Government 319

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

But identifying potential uses is just one element of responsible AI governance. To find answers, we asked experts from multiple fields to share their thoughts on how mission-driven organizations can responsibly govern the use of artificial intelligence. How can leaders ensure the technology is truly being used for the greater good?

Government 95

Government Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Generative AI 95

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

For example, in the last year the FDA announced its Pre-Cert pilot program which allows companies making software as a medical device to build products without each new device undergoing the FDA clearance process. government via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Much like the NIH SBIR program.) In the U.S.

China 67

China Technical Review Software Review Algorithm 67

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Acquiring seed-stage funding is admittedly tough, but a source that I find often overlooked is government grant funding, accessible in the U.S. through Grants.gov , an online directory of more than 1,000 federal grant programs that don’t look for equity or payback. The approval process is long and bureaucratic.

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Early Stage SBIR Technical Review Seed Stage 225

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) Illinois has announced the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park initiative, in collaboration with DARPA’s Quantum Proving Ground (QPG) program, to establish a national hub for quantum technologies. The consortium was awarded $127m from the Federal and State Governments – $40.5

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Illinois Algorithm Software Review 267

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Sustainability reporting is the process of comprehensive disclosure and communication about a company’s efforts to achieve environmental, social, and governance goals. Do not just select any program for sustainability reporting; go for the best. How Does Sustainability Reporting Work?

Software Review 194

Software Review Software Framework Asia 194

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 8, 2018

Of course, Niantic tried to stop such cheating, devoting months of effort diligently programing an update, only to discover the internet was able to find a work around in less than an hour. The problem isn’t that multimillion dollar gaming companies or the United States government lack the talent to create robust code.

Networking 279

Networking Technical Review eCommerce Software Review 279

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The route of flight is pre-programmed by the pilot (or uploaded automatically) and the pilot can connect the autopilot to autonomously fly the displayed route. There are great university programs already doing that research.). Pilots enter navigation data into the Flight Management System, with a keyboard. Lessons Learned.

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Technical Review Engineer New York Design 300

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

In response to reading Eric Ries’s The Lean Startup , GE adopted Lean and built their Fastworks program around it. Instead of lean innovation programs, there is a mandate to cut $2 billion in expenses by the end of next year, lift profits and raise the dividend. Things will not stay the same at GE.”. So what happened?

Institutional Investors 271

Institutional Investors Dividend Stock Technical Review 271

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We’re all familiar with high-profile cyberattacks on major business and government organizations. – Establish, communicate, and enforce security policies governing passwords, policies, procedures, especially around physical access, network access, email policies, data security. Therefore, we created the Tech Debt 2.0

Technical Review 246

Technical Review Small Business Software Review Security 246

Steve Blank

MAY 19, 2021

Pete is now CEO of BMNT, a company that delivers innovation solutions and processes for governments. Army’s Rapid Equipping Force Pete Newell delivered innovation at speed and scale in the Department of Defense. Here are Pete’s 5 principles that will accelerate innovation.

Curation 353

Curation Technical Review Lean Australia 353

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Their idea is that consumers will want a subscription service for short form entertainment (10-minute programs) for mobile rather than full length movies. And government agencies find themselves being disrupted by adversaries unencumbered by legacy systems, policies and history. He just hired Meg Whitman. Think YouTube meets Netflix).

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In my second go-around with Steve Blank, he’s still changing the course and fortunes of startups everywhere, but perhaps more profoundly, he’s now also changing the course of universities and students everywhere as a result of a program he developed with the National Science Foundation (NSF). It’s a Capitol Idea. What’s Next? to the U.S.

Maryland 280

Maryland Lean DC Virginia 280

YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2020

Speaking of help, the Federal Government has allotted upwards of $2 trillion to help those struggling in the US economy. Inc has prepared a useful list made up of loans and grants offered by the Federal and state governments and private corporations. Available Financial Assistance.

Small Business 227

Small Business SBA Small Business Administration SEO 227

Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

But often the legal obstacles confronting startups have been put in place by companies that look to the government and regulators as their first line of defense against new market entrants. Banks protested that PayPal was an unregulated bank; and of course, are regulated by the federal government and states. to stifle competition.).

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Startup New York City Valuation Distribution 306

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Keep your eyes and mind open to free sources of innovation in every ecosystem, including open-source software, university cooperative programs, and the many incubators and accelerators supported by volunteers and communities. Establish a governance process to support efforts.

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Technical Review Silicon Valley Software Review Metrics 252

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

For several years, accelerator programs have been an integral part of the ecosystem for young businesses, particularly in the tech space. Typically spanning several months, these programs are often like mini MBAs, demanding a high level of rigor and competition among their participants. Opportunity abounds for those who do the work.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley Startup 78

Board Effect

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

However, mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits and those focused on social and environmental causes, face several unique challenges when it comes to AI ethics and governance. What Is AI Governance and Why Does It Matter for Mission-Driven Organizations? AI technology is bound to advance.

Government 88

Government Technical Review Framework Analytics 88

Steve Blank

JUNE 12, 2020

The eight teams spoke to over 945 beneficiaries, stakeholders, requirements writers, program managers, warfighters, legal, security, customers, etc. Few consider opportunities to make the world safer with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community or other government agencies.

Oakland 315

Oakland Asia Lean Video 315

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Major corporations and government entities often fall victim to coordinated cyber-attacks. Yet, the presence of these programs isn’t always enough to stop online intrusion. Identify More Dangerous Programs Faster – Antivirus software is good for catching certain kinds of threats as they arise.

Security 146

Security Software Review Software Technical Review 146

Steve Blank

APRIL 28, 2014

He’s helping city government in Philadelphia become more innovative by applying Lean startup methods and Philadelphia University’s innovation curriculum. I asked him to share an update on his work on teaching lean techniques to local governments. Building a Government Innovation Curriculum. Here’s the story of our journey.

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Government Philadelphia Lean Customer Development 310

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

With each passing day, we hear of new leaks of information over the internet, including IDs and passwords, top-secret classified government data, credit card information, personal nude photos, and much more. Cybersecurity is of utmost importance to anyone who runs a website.

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Security Software Review SQL Hosting 232

VC Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2021

A few months ago, VC Cafe launched a series on startup engagement and outreach programs of large tech companies. Amazon startup outreach and engagement programs. AWS is a market leader in Cloud technology, and as such the company has a range of Go To Market programs to help startups scale. Investing and m&A.

Technical Review 174

Technical Review Startup Venture Capital Incubator 174

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. Choose projects with financial resources within your reach. Minimize infrastructure dependencies.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Entrepreneur Intellectual Property 267

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2023

New smartphone apps cost only a few thousand, if you have the programming skills. Sometimes your solution is impressive, but mass acceptance requires a big culture change, a large support system, or government legislation. Choose projects with financial resources within your reach. Minimize infrastructure dependencies.

Technical Review 267

Technical Review Due Diligence Intellectual Property Internet 267

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Hardik leads large scale mobility programs covering platforms, solutions, governance, standardization and best practices. Hardik Shah is a competent project management professional with rich experience in the IT industry. Hardik Shah works as a Tech Consultant at Simform, a leading custom software development company in USA.

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Software Startup Software Developers Software Development 222

ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Colombian public healthcare is decentralized with the lowest-earning tier of the population receiving free, government-subsidized services, and the rest of the population receiving health services administered by various private companies. A solid foundation of government support. The government creates programs to help entrepreneurs.

Colombia 146

Colombia America Technical Review Startup 146

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

Act II was “revenge of the luddites” in which some local governments banned them and some annoyed citizens stole them or broke them. Scooters are now seen by the local government as an important long-term solution to both congestion and to reducing pollution. Springtime is Here: A New Watermark Yes, there was seasonality.

South America 250

South America Global New York City Software Review 250

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For instance, top nonprofit CRMs have fundraising thermometers, donor fundraising programs, analytics, and much more. Government Grants. Many nonprofits raise significant sums of money through government grants. Check opportunities with your provincial and federal government. Social Media Marketing.

Social Media 158

Social Media Government Salary Software Review 158

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Pete Newell and I have spent a lot of time bringing continuous innovation to government organizations. Together Pete, Joe Felter and I created Hacking for Defense , a nationwide program to teach university students how use Lean methodologies to solve defense and national security problems. Newell ran the U.S. Let’s get started.

Community 244

Community Silicon Valley Technical Review Incubator 244

The Startup Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

Programs and Services: Detailed descriptions of the programs and services you plan to offer. This might include program managers, fundraising specialists, and administrative support. Develop a volunteer program that includes recruitment, training, and recognition. These should align with your mission and vision.

Social Media 148

Social Media Public Relations Programming Business Plan 148

Steve Blank

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Not another innovation lab but standing up a new functional combatant command of program champions who can identify the internal barriers to adopting new technologies, come up with solutions, and get the job done. Over this course you’ve heard from the leading voices across the military, government, and industry issue a call to action.

Technical Review 369

Technical Review Taiwan Technology Design 369