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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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Essential Skills Every Freight Broker Should Develop

The Startup Magazine

By nurturing these relationships, brokers secure repeat business and build a reputation as reliable partners in logistics. Navigating Industry Regulations and Compliance An array of regulations governs freight brokering to ensure safety and fairness within the industry.

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How Entity Management Software Supports Growing Businesses

The Startup Magazine

Software for managing entities simplifies the governance process by providing functions such as tailored workflows, delegating tasks, and sending automated notifications. Incorporating a method of governance allows companies to concentrate on planning and future expansion instead of being overwhelmed by day-to-day administrative duties.

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The Case for Optimism and Risk at Startups

Both Sides of the Table

” When Elon Musk set out to build SpaceX he wasn’t greeted with enthusiasm from the space community not used to having a private enterprise challenge the government funded space exploration of NASA. But my chips are in on uBeam and I’m not afraid to put my reputation on the line the same way entrepreneurs must each day.

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5 Reasons To Enlist Outside Advisors For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

He seemed to ignore the fact that hungry people rarely have money, and governments are very unpredictable customers. Thus, I find that many investors make their investment decision based on the presence and reputation of committed outside advisors, more so than the appeal of the solution, or the experience of the entrepreneur.

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What Is a Governance Model and Why Does it Matter?

Board Effect

The concept of governance is difficult to define in a sentence or two because it’s an intangible thing. A governance model serves as a representation of the many possible ways that a governance system could work if you were to change one or more of its parts. Governance models can be built in various ways.

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[Malaysia] [Event] InfoSecurity World 2012 – Combating The Rapid Rise In Cyber Threats

YoungUpstarts

Multiple high-profile attacks on organizations and governments around the world, including Malaysia, have grabbed international headlines due to their well-coordinated nature and the scale of the data breach. Governments, companies and individuals are increasingly more willing to spend to safeguard their information.

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