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Episode Synopsis
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.
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 Learn how the U.S. can overcome its outdated systems, accelerate innovation, and prepare for the future of defense technology.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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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 Learn how the U.S. can overcome its outdated systems, accelerate innovation, and prepare for the future of defense technology.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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