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Steve Blank, national security, and the dilemma of technology disruption. (Part 2 of 2) [Special Edition]

Sep 29, 2024

Steve Blank, a leading authority on national security innovation and co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center at Stanford, dives into the pressing issues facing the U.S. Department of Defense. He discusses the challenges of adapting to technological disruption, drawing parallels with SpaceX's innovative models. Blank highlights the struggles of traditional budgeting in fostering defense innovation and the critical role of venture capital. He emphasizes the need for creative financing to attract investments and ensure the U.S. preserves peace amid complex global threats.

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The U.S. Department of Defense faces significant challenges due to outdated acquisition processes that hinder swift adaptation to evolving technological threats.

Effective collaboration between the tech industry and the military is essential for accelerating the adoption of critical defense technologies amidst bureaucratic obstacles.

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Intro

5min

Adapting Defense: Strategies for Innovation

11min

Innovation Challenges in National Security

8min

Funding Defense Innovation

9min

Preserving Peace in a Complex World

3min

In this 2-part special edition series, guest Steve Blank, co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, speaks with N2K's Brandon Karpf about national security and the dilemma of technology disruption.

Listen to part 1 here.

In this series, Steve Blank, a renowned expert in national security innovation, explores the critical challenges facing the U.S. Department of Defense in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. From the rise of global adversaries like China to the bureaucratic obstacles hindering defense innovation, Blank breaks down the “dilemma of technology disruption” in national security. Learn how the U.S. can overcome its outdated systems, accelerate innovation, and prepare for the future of defense technology. Whether you’re interested in defense tech, cybersecurity, or government innovation, this episode offers deep insights into the intersection of national security and technological disruption.

For some background, you can check out Steve’s article “Why Large Organizations Struggle With Disruption, and What to Do About It.”

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