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All Quiet on the Second Front
60. Transforming Military Innovation and Strategy with Steve Blank
Jul 2, 2024
Steve Blank, The Godfather of Innovation in Defense, discusses transforming military innovation and strategy. Topics include integrating commercial tech into military applications, challenges of rapid deployment, importance of dual-use technology, and impact of geopolitical landscape on defense strategy. Insightful discussion on future of defense innovation.
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- Defense innovation requires embracing new funding models beyond traditional budgeting mindsets.
- Incorporating lean startup methodologies revolutionizes defense entrepreneurship and technology development.
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The Need for Imagination in Defense Budgeting
In the podcast, the speaker points out a critical issue in defense budgeting where the mindset of considering the budget as a zero-sum game leads to a lack of innovation and a focus solely on money. The speaker argues that the real problem lies in the lack of imagination in finding new sources of funding, stressing the importance of involving the entire nation in economic security efforts, as seen in other countries.
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