Riskgaming Can you (or DOGE) product manage the government?
Jan 31, 2025
Christine Keung, a Partner at J2 Ventures with a rich background at Dropbox and the government, dives into the modernization of U.S. government through technology. She discusses her strategic insights from playing a simulation on the Chinese electric vehicle market and shares her experiences with the Paycheck Protection Program. The conversation touches on the delicate balance of information sharing in joint ventures, the role of technology amidst U.S.-China competition, and the challenges of implementing tech-driven efficiency within government agencies.
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Dominating the EV Game
- Christine Keung played U.S. General in Lux Capital's China EV risk-gaming scenario, "Powering Up."
- She secured a surprise victory with one of the highest scores ever recorded.
Joint Venture Strategy
- Keung's strategy in the EV game was based on her experience at the State Department and observing joint ventures in China.
- Protecting IP is crucial; leverage social capital from Chinese partners, as U.S. strength lies in the product.
Telemetry in Wargaming
- Wargaming and simulations help capture decision-making telemetry, which is often lost in traditional analysis.
- Software, especially game development tools, excels at capturing this data, offering valuable insights into the decision-making process.