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Even the Smartest VCs Sometimes Get it Wrong – Bill Gurley and Regulated Markets

Steve Blank

The first part was railing against the consequences of regulatory capture on innovation and a second part, about the consequences of premature government regulation of AI and why the incumbents are all for it. And why was Bill’s advice of staying away from Washington flawed for startups? But regulated markets are different. In the U.S.

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The Secret History of Minnesota Part 1: Engineering Research Associates

Steve Blank

The Navy’s was called CSAW ( Communications Supplemental Activity Washington ) also known as OPS-20-G. Parker was a ex Naval Academy graduate and a Minneapolis businessman who owned a glider manufacturing company and was well connected in Washington. Applicants were told that ERA was doing electronics work for government and industry.

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What would you want to tell Washington DC about startups?

Startup Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Tuesday, September 8, 2009 What would you want to tell Washington DC about startups? Im writing this post from an airplane headed to Washington DC, where Ill be presenting at the Government 2.0 Im especially curious to gauge the reaction of the civilian and military representatives of our government.

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How Saboteurs Threaten Innovation–and What to Do About It

Steve Blank

Entrepreneurs versus Saboteurs Startups and scaleups outside of companies or government agencies want to take share of an existing market, or displace existing vendors. Inside these commercial or government organizations there are people who want to kill innovation (as my friend Jared just discovered). Poison startup financing sources.

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National Security Innovation just got a major boost in Washington

Steve Blank

Two good things just happened in Washington – these days that should be enough of a headline. I learned he’d gone to Harvard to get his MPA at the Kennedy School of Government in conflict resolution. government where their traditional academic path and business career would never take them. (I

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Experts share tips for mission-driven organizations on DE&I

Board Effect

Experts discuss DE&I in mission-driven organizations Each of our experts brings a unique perspective to the importance of diversity and inclusion within organizations and on governing boards. Organizations with DE&I policies have real impact. Far beyond corporate strategy; it’s about fulfilling missions effectively.

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The State Department Meets the Lean Startup – Hacking For Diplomacy

Steve Blank

You will sniff out and pin down stakeholders and beneficiaries – from Washington functionaries to Syrian migrants – by conducting at least 10 interviews each week. How to bring together technology, government, and communities to combat violent extremist messaging. You will meet and interact with VIPs.

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