Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Blank

Bernie Maloney: Problems vs. Solutions: The Great Product Owner Distinction Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Strategic Problem Solver Bernie describes an exemplary Product Owner from a stealth program sponsored by a CTO, where the company needed to create new intellectual property. This Great Product Owner understood that Agile operates in three dimensions: most organizations only focus on outputs and delivery (first dimension), some reach outcomes (second dimension), but the truly great ones operate in the third dimension of strategic or business agility - defining problems worth solving. This Product Owner knew that high-performing teams need to understand what problem is worth solving rather than just receiving solutions to build. They embraced the Mobius loop approach, focusing on discovering the right problems rather than jumping straight to solutions. In this segment, we refer to the Mobius Loop, and to Steve Blank's work on the job of a startup.  We also refer to the episode with Elliott Parker on the critical importance of the “startup mindset” to foster innovation in larger organizations.  The Bad Product Owner: The Backlog Jockey with Authority Issues Bernie identifies the anti-pattern of Product Owners being treated as mere "backlog jockeys" by their organizations, which forces them into solution-building mode rather than problem-solving mode. These Product Owners don't understand the importance of saying "no" and lack clarity about intent and goals. The worst case Bernie encountered was a team manager who also served as Product Owner, wielding positional authority that shut down team communication. This person would interrupt daily scrums, causing teams to revert to waiting for direction rather than self-organizing. The combination of unclear intent and positional authority creates a toxic environment that destroys team autonomy and psychological safety. Self-reflection Question: Is your Product Owner focused on defining problems worth solving, or are they primarily managing a backlog of predetermined solutions? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

How To Sell to the Dept of War – The 2025 PEO Directory by Steve Blank

Cosa puoi imparare da un incontro con chi ha cambiato il modo di fare startup nel mondo?In questa puntata condividiamo le riflessioni nate dal nostro confronto con Steve Blank, imprenditore, autore e riferimento mondiale per chi costruisce aziende innovative.Parleremo di vocazione imprenditoriale, validazione delle idee e del momento giusto per iniziare. Ma anche del potenziale che ha l'Italia come terreno fertile per l'innovazione.Se stai pensando di lanciare un progetto o dare nuova forza a un'idea, potresti trovare in questo episodio la spinta che stavi aspettando.-------------

Mike Vichich is the Co-founder and CEO of Pursuit, which helps companies generate more revenue from the public sector.We talk about how AI is changing Helmer's 7 Powers, how it's impacting the government, if DOGE is actually working, building a startup in the Midwest, and how to disagree with your team.We also get into Mike's prior company Wisely, and how they went from $11 in the bank account and unable to pay payroll for six months, to over $10 million ARR and a $187 million exit to Olo, a public company.Thanks to Jack Altman and Blake Robbins for their help brainstorming topics for Mike!Timestamps:(3:21) How AI changes Helmer's 7 Powers(17:06) What becomes important in AI-first economy(21:02) How AI interfaces with the government(24:02) “The rules intended to save taxpayer money ironically cause taxpayer money to be wasted”(29:34) How change orders impact public sector costs(33:20) Why DOGE has not impacted US government spending yet(38:15) Three pieces of wisdom from 2nd-time founders(41:44) Starting Pursuit to make selling to the public sector as easy as the private sector(45:35) Why cities grow expenses 5x faster than tax revenue(51:42) Pros + Cons of building startups in Ann Arbor, MI(57:43) Hiring talent density in the Midwest(59:30) Starting his first company to fix consumer credit cards(1:08:50) Pivoting Wisely to restaurant loyalty(1:12:49) $11 in the bank, missing payroll for six months(1:15:21) Embarrassing demo at an Ann Arbor tech meetup(1:18:18) Why CEOs don't always have to be right(1:20:54) How to disagree(1:25:48) Hiring at Pursuit(1:28:30) “A bad day with customers is better than the best day in the office”(1:31:33) Crashing their first customer's PoS on Labor Day Weekend(1:35:55) Using “The Cadence” to hit $10M ARR(1:41:55) Selling Wisely to Olo for $187MReferencedCheck out Pursuit: https://www.pursuit.us/The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Steps-Epiphany-Steve-Blank/dp/0989200507Ann Arbor New Tech Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/a2newtech/How to Disagree: https://www.paulgraham.com/disagree.htmlThe Cadence by David Sacks: https://sacks.substack.com/p/the-cadence-how-to-operate-a-saas-startup-436aa8099e8Follow MikeTwitter: https://x.com/mikevichichLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevichichFollow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

Product management is a complex and multifaceted role that requires a delicate balance of strategy, organization, and communication. In order to effectively manage products from ideation to launch and beyond, product managers need the right tools at their disposal. This is where product management tools come into play.  Hubert Palan, the founder and CEO of Productboard, is a key figure in the evolution of product management tools, drawing from his extensive background as an engineer turned product manager. He recognized the pressing need for a dedicated platform that addresses the unique challenges faced by product managers, emphasizing customer-centricity and segmentation, a perspective shaped by his studies under Steve Blank at UC Berkeley.  Traditional tools like Jira and Asana, according to Palan, often fall short in catering to the nuanced needs of product management, prompting the creation of Productboard to fill this gap, which now serves over 6,000 clients including major players like Zoom and JPMorgan Chase. By leveraging visual communication tools and focusing on customer segmentation, Palan believes product managers can better understand and cater to their target audience, ultimately driving product success and organizational growth.  Resource Links Follow Hubert Palan on LinkedIn Follow Hubert Palan on X (formerly Twitter) Explore Productboard Learn about Steve Blank's Lean Startup philosophy Follow Holly on LinkedIn Visit the Product Science Group website Explore Product Science Workshops    Quotes from Hubert Palan: “Because at the end of the day you have to make a decision. Do I add another use case? Do I satisfy a new need, Do I expand the set of capabilities that my product has or do I double down on what the use case that I already have, but make them better or improve the usability? And that's every day.” Hubert Palan (18:06) “Frequently Personas are more like a design user Personas as opposed to Persona representing the business market segments that product managers need to think about. Because at the end of the day it needs to be a viable business, not just a product that satisfies needs of a specific user.” - Hubert Palan (21:16) “It's challenging and there's no shortcut, unfortunately. I mean, you have to do the workshops, you have to communicate frequently. You need to do the AMA sessions, you need to have the big 10-page document and then a summary of it. And it's constant communication, constant coordination.” - Hubert Palan (31:54)  Lab Notes Lab Note 603.1: Roadmaps are a conversation, not a one-way document.  Lab Note 603.2: Tools like roadmaps, customer interview snapshots, ideal customer profiles, competitive landscapes, and journey maps help leaders share context and set direction.  Lab Note 603.3: For more valuable personas, enrich them with data and an understanding of both behavior and business opportunities.  Lab Note 603.4: Find simple questions to identify who is best suited to get value from your product.  Ready to elevate your product leadership game? Dive deep into practical solutions for real-world product challenges. Register now: productsciencegroup.com/services View the transcript and the ⁠full episode description on the Product Science Podcast website here.⁠

Startup Ethics: Albatross or Essential? by Steve Blank

The Curse of a New Building by Steve Blank

SuperMac War Story 5: Strategy versus Relentless Tactical Execution — the Potrero Benchmarks by Steve Blank

Steve Blank, father of the Lean Startup movement, discusses the critical need for innovation in national defense. He explores how Silicon Valley's startup mentality could revolutionize military acquisition and preparedness, highlighting the urgent need for change in the face of evolving global threats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim : Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Seth Godin is a legend. He's a marketer, teacher, entrepreneur, and author of more than 20 books, including Purple Cow, Permission Marketing, and Linchpin. He also writes one of the most popular and longest-running blogs in the world (approaching publishing 10,000 in a row!) and continues to shape how we think about marketing, brand, product, and creating lasting change in the world. In our conversation, we discuss:• How to build remarkable products that spread• The four critical strategic choices that determine your future• How to develop good taste and high standards• The role of tension in great strategy• How Seth used Claude to write his newest book• Much more—Brought to you by:• DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security• Paragon—Ship every SaaS integration your customers want—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/seth-godins-tactics-for-building-remarkable-products—Where to find Seth Godin:• Blog: http://seths.blog/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin• Website: https://www.sethgodin.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Seth's background(05:17) Understanding good taste and upholding high standards(08:09) Become the best at whatever you do(09:48) Seth's journey as a product manager(14:09) What people often get wrong when building products(16:00) Building a brand in the age of AI(19:04) Using AI to enhance writing(22:40) Four critical elements for an effective strategy(27:38) The role of tension in strategy(29:15) The concept of the purple cow(33:11) "Safe is risky"(34:56) The power of systems(37:07) Better waves make better surfers(38:10) Rebranding vs. re-logoing(43:07) Empathetic leadership(44:14) Conclusion and farewell—Referenced:• Seth Godin on the Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/2024/03/20/seth-godin-3/• Persuasive communication and managing up | Wes Kao (Maven, Seth Godin, Section4): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/persuasive-communication-wes-kao• Spinnaker: https://spinnaker.io• Ray Bradbury: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Bradbury• Arthur C. Clarke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke• Isaac Asimov: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov• Roger Zelazny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Zelazny• Herbie Hancock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbie_Hancock• Fahrenheit 451 (game): https://www.filfre.net/2013/09/fahrenheit-451-the-game/• RTFM: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTFM#• Intercom: https://www.intercom.com• Claude: https://claude.ai• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com• P.F. Flyers: https://pfflyers.com• Steve Blank's website: https://steveblank.com• Marissa Mayer on X: https://x.com/marissamayer• Jaguar unveils new logo ahead of electric relaunch: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgr0pw00n7qo• IHOP Becomes IHOb, the International House of ... Burgers: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/11/618844977/ihop-becomes-ihob-the-international-house-of-burgers• Oreo's Super Bowl Power-Outage Tweet Was 18 Months in the Making: https://www.businessinsider.com/oreos-super-bowl-power-outage-tweet-was-18-months-in-the-making-2013-3• Tesla's New ‘Ludicrous Mode' Makes the Model S a Supercar: https://www.wired.com/2015/07/teslas-new-ludicrous-mode-makes-model-s-supercar—Recommended books:• This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans (Create a Strategy to Elevate Your Career, Community & Life): https://www.amazon.com/This-Strategy-Better-Elevate-Community/dp/B0D47T8S7N• Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable: https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Cow-New-Transform-Remarkable/dp/1591843170—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim Key Takeaways  A brand is not a logo; it is a promise and what the customer expects from your product The goal is not to make the product perfect for you, it is to delight your customer The key to building a brand: Make a promise and keep it Do not sacrifice your agency over the four most crucial things that you should be choosing: your customers, competition, source of validation, and distributionOn the role of tension in strategy: The customer should consider what their life would be like if your product delivers on what it promises to do “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” – Seth Godin Better waves make better surfers: Much of your success is determined by choosing the wave and not the skills that you have  Professionals do their work in a non-narcissistic way: You can't paint a picture of where you want to go; instead, you should paint a picture of where theywant to goBe of service to others! “It is very difficult to change what people want, but it is helpful to offer people a chance to get where they always wanted to go in the first place.” – Seth Godin  Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgSeth Godin is a legend. He's a marketer, teacher, entrepreneur, and author of more than 20 books, including Purple Cow, Permission Marketing, and Linchpin. He also writes one of the most popular and longest-running blogs in the world (approaching publishing 10,000 in a row!) and continues to shape how we think about marketing, brand, product, and creating lasting change in the world. In our conversation, we discuss:• How to build remarkable products that spread• The four critical strategic choices that determine your future• How to develop good taste and high standards• The role of tension in great strategy• How Seth used Claude to write his newest book• Much more—Brought to you by:• DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security• Paragon—Ship every SaaS integration your customers want—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/seth-godins-tactics-for-building-remarkable-products—Where to find Seth Godin:• Blog: http://seths.blog/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin• Website: https://www.sethgodin.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Seth's background(05:17) Understanding good taste and upholding high standards(08:09) Become the best at whatever you do(09:48) Seth's journey as a product manager(14:09) What people often get wrong when building products(16:00) Building a brand in the age of AI(19:04) Using AI to enhance writing(22:40) Four critical elements for an effective strategy(27:38) The role of tension in strategy(29:15) The concept of the purple cow(33:11) "Safe is risky"(34:56) The power of systems(37:07) Better waves make better surfers(38:10) Rebranding vs. re-logoing(43:07) Empathetic leadership(44:14) Conclusion and farewell—Referenced:• Seth Godin on the Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/2024/03/20/seth-godin-3/• Persuasive communication and managing up | Wes Kao (Maven, Seth Godin, Section4): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/persuasive-communication-wes-kao• Spinnaker: https://spinnaker.io• Ray Bradbury: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Bradbury• Arthur C. Clarke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke• Isaac Asimov: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov• Roger Zelazny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Zelazny• Herbie Hancock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbie_Hancock• Fahrenheit 451 (game): https://www.filfre.net/2013/09/fahrenheit-451-the-game/• RTFM: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTFM#• Intercom: https://www.intercom.com• Claude: https://claude.ai• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com• P.F. Flyers: https://pfflyers.com• Steve Blank's website: https://steveblank.com• Marissa Mayer on X: https://x.com/marissamayer• Jaguar unveils new logo ahead of electric relaunch: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgr0pw00n7qo• IHOP Becomes IHOb, the International House of ... Burgers: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/11/618844977/ihop-becomes-ihob-the-international-house-of-burgers• Oreo's Super Bowl Power-Outage Tweet Was 18 Months in the Making: https://www.businessinsider.com/oreos-super-bowl-power-outage-tweet-was-18-months-in-the-making-2013-3• Tesla's New ‘Ludicrous Mode' Makes the Model S a Supercar: https://www.wired.com/2015/07/teslas-new-ludicrous-mode-makes-model-s-supercar—Recommended books:• This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans (Create a Strategy to Elevate Your Career, Community & Life): https://www.amazon.com/This-Strategy-Better-Elevate-Community/dp/B0D47T8S7N• Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable: https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Cow-New-Transform-Remarkable/dp/1591843170—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Seth Godin is a legend. He's a marketer, teacher, entrepreneur, and author of more than 20 books, including Purple Cow, Permission Marketing, and Linchpin. He also writes one of the most popular and longest-running blogs in the world (approaching publishing 10,000 in a row!) and continues to shape how we think about marketing, brand, product, and creating lasting change in the world. In our conversation, we discuss:• How to build remarkable products that spread• The four critical strategic choices that determine your future• How to develop good taste and high standards• The role of tension in great strategy• How Seth used Claude to write his newest book• Much more—Brought to you by:• DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security• Paragon—Ship every SaaS integration your customers want—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/seth-godins-tactics-for-building-remarkable-products—Where to find Seth Godin:• X: https://x.com/thisissethsblog• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin• Website: https://www.sethgodin.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Seth's background(05:17) Understanding good taste and upholding high standards(08:09) Become the best at whatever you do(09:48) Seth's journey as a product manager(14:09) What people often get wrong when building products(16:00) Building a brand in the age of AI(19:04) Using AI to enhance writing(22:40) Four critical elements for an effective strategy(27:38) The role of tension in strategy(29:15) The concept of the purple cow(33:11) "Safe is risky"(34:56) The power of systems(37:07) Better waves make better surfers(38:10) Rebranding vs. re-logoing(43:07) Empathetic leadership(44:14) Conclusion and farewell—Referenced:• Seth Godin on the Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/2024/03/20/seth-godin-3/• Persuasive communication and managing up | Wes Kao (Maven, Seth Godin, Section4): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/persuasive-communication-wes-kao• Spinnaker: https://spinnaker.io• Ray Bradbury: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Bradbury• Arthur C. Clarke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke• Isaac Asimov: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov• Roger Zelazny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Zelazny• Herbie Hancock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbie_Hancock• Fahrenheit 451 (game): https://www.filfre.net/2013/09/fahrenheit-451-the-game/• RTFM: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RTFM#• Intercom: https://www.intercom.com• Claude: https://claude.ai• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com• Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com• P.F. Flyers: https://pfflyers.com• Steve Blank's website: https://steveblank.com• Marissa Mayer on X: https://x.com/marissamayer• Jaguar unveils new logo ahead of electric relaunch: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgr0pw00n7qo• IHOP Becomes IHOb, the International House of ... Burgers: https://www.npr.org/2018/06/11/618844977/ihop-becomes-ihob-the-international-house-of-burgers• Oreo's Super Bowl Power-Outage Tweet Was 18 Months in the Making: https://www.businessinsider.com/oreos-super-bowl-power-outage-tweet-was-18-months-in-the-making-2013-3• Tesla's New ‘Ludicrous Mode' Makes the Model S a Supercar: https://www.wired.com/2015/07/teslas-new-ludicrous-mode-makes-model-s-supercar—Recommended books:• This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans (Create a Strategy to Elevate Your Career, Community & Life): https://www.amazon.com/This-Strategy-Better-Elevate-Community/dp/B0D47T8S7N• Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable: https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Cow-New-Transform-Remarkable/dp/1591843170—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Steve Blank is one of Silicon Valley's most persistent hackers. As the pioneer of the Lean Startup movement, Blank has changed how startups are built, how entrepreneurship is taught, how science is commercialized, and how companies and the government innovate. And now, as a Stanford professor, he's focused on hacking contemporary United States diplomacy and warfare. So what does Blank make of Elon Musk's attempts to make the Federal government more efficient? Will the American future be owned by SpaceX rather than NASA? And what does that tell us about the value of the Federal U.S. bureaucracy in the 21st century?Eight-time entrepreneur-turned-educator Steve Blank is credited with launching the Lean Startup movement. He's changed how startups are built, how entrepreneurship is taught, how science is commercialized, and how companies and the government innovate. Recognized as a thought leader on startups and innovation, Steve was named one of the Thinkers50 top management thinkers and recognized by the Harvard Business Review as one of 12 Masters of Innovation. His Harvard Business Review cover story (May 2013) defined the Lean Startup movement. He teaches his Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford, Berkeley, Columbia and NYU, among others; and created the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps that is now the standard for science commercialization in the U.S. His Hacking for Defense class at Stanford is revolutionizing how the U.S. defense and intelligence community deploys innovation with speed and urgency, and its sister class, Hacking for Diplomacy, is doing the same for foreign affairs challenges managed by the U.S. State Department. A prolific writer and speaker, Steve blogs at www.steveblank.com. His articles regularly appear in Forbes, Fortune, The Atlantic and Huffington Post.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!Mastering Minimum Viable Products (MVP) with AI InsightsIn this episode of Business Conversations with Pi, host Scoob and his AI co-host Pi, developed by Anthropic, delve into critical topics for new entrepreneurs. They discuss what a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is, the importance of overcoming perfectionism, and strategies for launching an MVP effectively. They also provide valuable post-launch steps, recommend insightful books, and emphasize the importance of learning and iterating based on user feedback. Tune in for actionable advice and AI-enabled insights to help turn your startup dreams into reality."The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries: "Hooked" by Nir Eyal "The Startup Owner's Manual" by Steve Blank"The Mom Test" by Rob Fitzpatrick"Running Lean" by Ash Maurya00:00 Introduction to Business Conversations with Pi01:50 Defining the Minimum Viable Product (MVP)03:07 Strategies for Launching Your MVP05:02 Post-Launch Steps and Overcoming Perfectionism06:46 Recommended Reading for Entrepreneurs07:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement08:29 Conclusion and Next Steps Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram..... instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.comIf you would like to be coached on your entrepreneurial adventure please email me at for a 2 hour free discovery call! This is a $700 free gift to my Skoobelievers!! Contact me Now!! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Steve Blank is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, where he co-created the "Hacking for Defense" curriculum for the Department of Defense. As a consultant to top defense and intelligence organizations, Steve brings cutting-edge strategies to the national security sector. Before entering academia, Steve built eight different startups. He helped launch the Lean Startup movement with his May 2013 Harvard Business Review cover story. Steve also authored the acclaimed business books "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" and "The Startup Owner's Manual.” This episode's is guest host is Meka Asonye, a Partner at First Round Capital. Before joining First Round as an investor, Meka led go-to-market teams at both Stripe and Mixpanel. – In today's episode we discuss: Commercial versus military market strategies Finding mission solution fit The hidden challenges most startups miss Building relationships in National Security The new generation of “defense founders” Much more – Referenced: Alexander Osterwalder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osterwalder/ Department of Defense: https://www.defense.gov/ Eric Ries: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/ Hacking for Defense: https://hackingfordefense-prod.stanford.edu/ How Saboteurs Threaten Innovation: https://steveblank.com/2024/07/30/why-large-organizations-struggle-with-disruption-and-what-to-do-about-it/ How to find your customer in the Dept of Defense: https://steveblank.com/2024/09/17/the-directory-of-dod-program-executive-offices-and-officers-peos/ Mission Model Canvas: https://steveblank.com/2019/09/ Pete Newell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petenewell/ Special Operations Command: https://www.socom.mil/ The Frozen Middle: https://steveblank.com/2024/07/30/why-large-organizations-struggle-with-disruption-and-what-to-do-about-it/ The Hacking for Defense Manual: https://stanfordh4d.substack.com/p/the-hacking-for-defense-manual-a The Hacking for Defense Course: https://www.h4d.us/ The lean launchpad at Stanford: https://steveblank.com/2011/05/10/the-lean-launchpad-at-stanford-–-the-final-presentations/ The Secret History of Silicon Valley: https://steveblank.com/secret-history/ – Where to find Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveblank/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/sgblank Website: https://steveblank.com/ – Where to find Meka: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekaasonye/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/bigmekastyle – Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast – Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:27) Validating ideas for defense products (03:57) Guide to military sales and procurement (07:15) Rethinking GTM strategies (10:13) Building a network in national security (15:07) The dual-use debate (18:35) Behind the rising number of “defense founders” (22:30) “Mission solution fit” (24:35) Breaking new ground in military tech (26:09) Essential resources for any defense founder (28:59) What's missing from Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley Entrepreneur and author Steve Blank thinks way outside the Washington DC beltway.  The Stanford Professor who teaches courses on lean start-ups, innovation and the art of entrepreneurship – also blogs regularly. It may not be a state secrets that one of his blogs published earlier this year about why large organizations struggle with disruption – and what to do about it – was a not-so-veiled reference to the pentagon. State Secrets host Suzanne Kelly sits down with Blank to talk about it.

Stephen Plume has more than 20 years of success in venture, executive leadership, and consulting. He is a General Partner of an early-stage venture fund since 2019, driving business strategy and coaching executives in the portfolio. In this episode, Stephen discusses how AI is shifting pricing models from human-based to consumption-based metrics. He emphasizes the importance of identifying the right value metric that resonates with customers encouraging businesses to experiment with pricing to uncover hidden revenue and margin opportunities.   Why you have to check out today's podcast: Gain insights into the cutting-edge pricing strategies for AI companies and how these differ from traditional user-based models to get a glimpse of the future of tech pricing. Learn about actionable strategies like identifying the right value metric and conducting low-risk pricing experiments, which can help businesses capture hidden revenue and improve margins. Deep dive into how venture capitalists think about returns, risk, and value, which can benefit entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to understand how to attract investment.   "There is so much opportunity to learn from low-risk pricing experiments, and people worry so much about their reputation. Get over that feeling, go out and experiment, and learn from it." - Stephen Plume   Topics Covered: 01:54 - A funny thing about Stephen not related to pricing 02:46 - How he found his way into pricing 04:21 - Reflecting on his first pricing project with Sybase 05:57 - Contrasting enterprise-level pricing with startup pricing, highlighting the complexity of pricing for larger companies  09:12 - The importance of focusing on the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) for early-stage companies 10:39 - Explaining how companies often face pricing erosion as they grow and introducing the concept of 'layering' and 'fencing' 16:38 - Discussing how companies, like HubSpot and Salesforce, often start by solving a specific problem with a focused solution but later expand by adding numerous features and add-ons 17:27 - Delving into the concept of competitive positioning 21:40 - The importance of delivering significant value to customers to motivate a decision to switch from a competitor or the status quo 25:09 - Sharing insights about pricing for AI companies and broader trends in AI adoption 29:14 - Discussing the concept of pricing metrics in the context of AI and SaaS 30:32 - Stephen's best pricing advice   Key Takeaways: "When I'm working with early stage companies my drumbeat is, don't worry about anybody else right now, worry about your ideal customer profile. Because they are the ones who, by definition because math is a thing, will pay you more money faster than anyone else." - Stephen Plume "In the venture world what I tell the early companies I work with is, for someone to take a bet on you, they're expecting venture returns. They need to be getting 10X their money out. That's not just the investors. That's the customers need to be getting 10X their cost out, or they're not going to adopt you." - Stephen Plume "The advantage of a platform growing to solutions is, if you do it right, your margins improve rather dramatically." - Stephen Plume   People/Resources Mentioned: Sybase: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybase Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/ap/?ir=1 Cisco: https://www.cisco.com/#tabs-35d568e0ff-item-194f491212-tab Regis McKenna: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regis_McKenna Geoffrey Moore: http://geoffreyamoore.com Steve Blank: https://steveblank.com HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com Zoom: https://zoom.us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com Siebel: https://www.oracle.com/ph/cx/siebel/ Zendesk: https://www.zendesk.com Intercom: https://www.intercom.com Clayton Christensen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Christensen   Connect with Stephen Plume: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenplume/   Connect with Mark Stiving: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiving/ Email: mark@impactpricing.com  

What Does Product Market Fit Sound Like? This. by Steve Blank

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ryan Connell sits down with the legendary Steve Blank, adjunct professor at Stanford and co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation, to discuss the need for disruptive innovation and execution in the DoD. Steve shares his insights on the importance of adopting new methodologies, creating a culture that supports rapid innovation, and challenging the frozen middle. We also learn all about Steve's experience co-founding Hacking for Defense, the Lean Startup Methodology, and the Gordian Knot Center. Tune in for an inspiring and honest conversation on the reality behind defense innovation. TIMESTAMPS: (0:47) Steve's entrepreneurial journey (1:30) What is Hacking for Defense? (3:37) Why we need to balance execution and innovation (5:30) The SpaceX case study (8:44) The state of innovation in the DoD (11:05) Why tech adoption is so difficult (15:45) The key to fast-tracking disruption in acquisitions (19:13) The problem with most senior leaders (26:31) The Lean Startup Methodology (33:20) Steve's definition of “innovation” (35:05) The purpose behind the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation LINKS: Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/ Follow Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveblank/ Gordian Knot Center: https://gordianknot.stanford.edu/ CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An FTC report confirms online surveillance and privacy concerns. Ukraine bans Telegram for state and security officials. Sensitive customer data from India's largest health insurer is leaked. German law enforcement shuts down multiple cryptocurrency exchange services. HZ RAT sets its sights on macOS systems. Stolen VPN passwords remain a growing threat. Law enforcement dismantles the iServer phishing-as-a-service platform. Today's guest is Steve Blank, co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, talking with N2K's Brandon Karpf about national security and the dilemma of technology disruption. CISA's boss pushes for accountability.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today's guest is Steve Blank, co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University, talking with N2K's Brandon Karpf about national security and the dilemma of technology disruption. For some background, you can check out Steve's article “Why Large Organizations Struggle With Disruption, and What to Do About It.” To listen to Brandon and Steve's full conversation, check out our Special Edition series that will run over the next two Sundays in our CyberWire Daily podcast feed.  Selected Reading FTC Staff Report Finds Large Social Media and Video Streaming Companies Have Engaged in Vast Surveillance of Users with Lax Privacy Controls and Inadequate Safeguards for Kids and Teens (Federal Trade Commission) Ukraine bans Telegram on state and military devices (The Record) Hacker selling 7 TB of Star Health Insurance's customer data using Telegram (CSO Online) German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity' (CoinDesk) New MacOS Malware Let Attackers Control The Device Remotely (Cyber Security News) More Than Two Million Stolen VPN Passwords Discovered (Security Boulevard) High-risk vulnerabilities in common enterprise technologies (Rapid7 Blog) Law Enforcement Dismantles Phishing Platform Used for Unlocking Stolen Phones (SecurityWeek) Insecure software makers are the real cyber villains – CISA (The Register)  Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-Founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation, Steve Blank, joins Jeanne Meserve for a conversation on defense innovation and ensuring U.S. competitiveness in technology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

Today's guest is Steve Blank, an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University. Steve is widely regarded as the father of modern entrepreneurship. Prior to academia, Steve's career spanned eight different startups. Credited with launching the Lean Startup movement and the curriculums for the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps and Hacking for Defense and Diplomacy, he's changed how startups are built; how entrepreneurship is taught; how science is commercialized, and how companies and the government innovate. Steve is also the renowned author of The Four Steps to the Epiphany and The Startup Owner's Manual. Steve blogs at www.steveblank.com. In this episode, we dive into:- How Steve made his way into the world of startups and Silicon Valley and how that led to his creation of “The Lean Startup Movement”- The differences between large corporations and startups- How founders can transition to CEOs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Curtis, and Jim discuss the article 'The New Nuclear Alliance Against the West' by Steve Blank, which explores the cooperative relationship between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. They look at motivations behind this alliance and implications for global security.

Go to http://ro.co/whatsgood to sign up for a membership starting at just $99 for your first month. Britt joins Andrea and Riana at the top of the show to chat about the Comic-Con teaser trailer from Like a Dragon: Yakuza and new information from the Dragon Age: The Veilguard panel. Then they dive into the SAG/AFTRA strike news and the disappointing Bungie layoffs. Andrea continues the Star Wars Outlaws coverage with more hands-on impressions along with insights from the development team including Julian Gerighty, Creative Director at Massive Entertainment, Steve Blank, Director of Franchise, Content and Strategy at Lucasfilm, and Nikki Foy, Lead Script Writer at Ubisoft Toronto. Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Punkdefied Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com WGG is recorded on a Rodecaster Pro 2. Use our affiliate link to build your creator setup: https://brandstore.rode.com/whatsgoodgames Time stamps: 00:01:39 - Britt's Thoughts On the Yakuza Teaser Trailer from SDCC 00:07:49 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard New Info from SDCC 00:13:38 - SAG/AFTRA back on Strike for Video Games 00:19:34 - Bungie Announces Another Round of Layoffs 00:28:00 - Message from Ro 00:30:00 - Thank You Elite Super Friends! 00:31:40 - Andrea's Thoughts on her 4 Hours of Star Wars Outlaws 00:42:07 - Interview on Open World Design with Julian Gerighty and Steve Blank 00:55:10 - Interview on Storytelling and the Scoundrel Arc of Kay Vess with Nikki Foy 01:05:45 - Wrap Up: Will Andrea Ever Play Yakuza? Merch: https://www.whatsgoodgames.com/store Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgamesofficial Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future by Mike Maples Jr, Peter Ziebelman https://amzn.to/4bQrwrx Based on extensive research and real-world examples, this book upends accepted wisdom about how to achieve success when launching a startup or creating a new product. The breakthrough concepts of Pattern Breakers come from the observations of Mike Maples Jr., a seasoned venture capitalist, who noticed something strange. Start-ups like Twitter, Twitch, and Lyft had achieved extraordinary success despite their disregard for “best practices.” In contrast, other startups deemed highly promising often failed, even when they seemed to do everything right. Seeking answers, Maples and coauthor Peter Ziebelman set out to discover the hidden forces that drive extraordinary start-up success. Pattern-breaking success, they reveal, demands a different mindset and actions to harness developments others miss or that may, at first, seem crazy. Pattern Breakers is filled with firsthand storytelling about initial interactions with some of the most transformative start-ups of recent times. Maples and Ziebelman challenge us to rethink how to transcend the ordinary and achieve the extraordinary. About the author Mike Maples, Jr. is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author. He is focused on backing the founders of startup companies at the very beginning of their startup journeys. As a co-founding partner at Floodgate, he's been on the Forbes Midas List eight times for his investments in companies such as Twitter, Twitch, Okta, Outreach, Rappi, Chegg, and Applied Intuition. Maples co-authored Pattern Breakers, which entrepreneurship thought leader Steve Blank calls “the most important book on startups in the last ten years.” He additionally hosts a podcast and newsletter, which explore the pivotal role of pattern-breaking founders in reshaping business and culture in the 21st Century.

Unlocking Successful Digital Transformation: Insights from David L. Rogers In this episode, David L. Rogers, author of 'The Digital Transformation Roadmap' and 'The Digital Transformation Playbook,' joins Aidan to discuss the critical steps and challenges businesses face in their journey towards digital transformation. Rogers emphasises the importance of transforming not just products and business models but the organisation itself.  He outlines five major barriers to success: vision, priorities, experimentation, governance, and capabilities.    Through insightful case studies such as the New York Times and CNN+, Rogers illustrates the pitfalls and successful strategies for driving meaningful innovation.    Additionally, he highlights the need for iterative funding and continuous adaptation in the face of uncertainty. This episode is packed with practical advice and lessons drawn from two decades of research and real-world examples, aimed at helping leaders navigate and thrive in the digital age.   00:00 Introduction to Digital Transformation 00:57 Meet the Author: David L. Rogers 01:47 The Evolution of Digital Transformation 02:36 Challenges and Misconceptions 07:48 Defining Digital Transformation 09:56 Barriers to Success 22:26 Case Study: The New York Times 31:33 Setting Realistic Expectations for Change 32:21 Defining a Clear Vision for Change 34:03 Empathy and Resistance to Change 34:53 Challenges of Corporate Innovation 36:15 Addressing Uncertainty in Innovation 39:27 Paths to Innovation and Growth 41:41 Case Study: The Failure of CNN Plus 49:55 Iterative Funding and the Facebook Example 54:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Find David here:  Substack: Website:   The Missing Link Between Strategy and Innovation article David mentioned:   The episode we mentioned with Steve Blank: The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company   Aidan McCullen, David Rogers, digital transformation roadmap, digital transformation playbook, corporate governance, iterative experimentation, Facebook, CNN Plus, startup funding, media industry, New York Times, Steve Blank, Bob Dorf, Rita McGrath, Stefan Tompkin, Peter Thiel, Jason Keillar, Jeff Zucker        

The Startup Owner's Manual guides you, step-by-step, as you put the Customer Development process to work. This method was created by renowned Silicon Valley startup expert Steve Blank, co-creator with Eric Ries of the "Lean Startup" movement, and tested and refined by him for more than a decade. Support the Show.

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC. In this episode, I have a discussion with my virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot. We explore how Cost Structures are crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry.  Today, we're diving into Cost Structures, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right Cost Structures can transform your art into a thriving business.  The Business Model Canvas:  https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

Episode 60. In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler Sweatt welcomes Steve Blank, the Godfather of Innovation in Defense - a pioneering entrepreneur in the Silicon Valley and now adjunct Professor at Stanford University. Steve shares his journey from Air Force service during the Vietnam War to shaping Silicon Valley, co-founding the Lean Startup methodology, and re-engaging with the DoD to drive innovation. Join Tyler and Steve for an insightful discussion on the future of defense innovation and the crucial role of rapid technological advancement in national security.What's Happening on the Second Front:Evolution of innovation in defense technologyIntegrating commercial tech into military applicationsChallenges and strategies for rapid deploymentImportance of dual-use technology in defenseCurrent geopolitical landscape's impact on defense strategyConnect with Steve:• LinkedIn: Steve Blank• Website: steveblank.comConnect with Tyler:• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt• Website: Second Front

In this episode, we talk with Steve Blank about why celebrating innovation heroes is symptomatic of a problem in large organizations. Steve is a serial entrepreneur, author, and educator and leading advocate for the methodology of customer development and the lean startup approach. In a recent Substack piece, Blank writes about an innovation awards ceremony he attended at a government agency: "I'm constantly puzzled why thoughtful and astute CEOs and agency directors never asked, why is it that innovations require heroics to occur in our organization? Why don't we have a repeatable process for innovation? What are the obstacles in the way of delivering needed innovation with speed and urgency in our organization? And why is it that after each one of these [innovation] awards we give out, we don't go back and fix the parts of the system that made creating something new so difficult?" Blank talks about the role of senior leaders, and the concept of an innovation doctrine. And he touches on the significance of AI: "I think this is as important as anything we've seen in tech in probably the last 50 years," he says.

Steve Blank came to Silicon Valley after serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Over nearly six decades, he witnessed the advent of the internet, built multiple companies, and developed “the scientific method for entrepreneurship” - the lean startup methodology.  Steve then applied all he had learned as an entrepreneur to a new form of service to the country, building the Hacking for Defense program that is now taught at more than 60 universities.  In this episode, Steve covers his Air Force service, fixing electronic warfare equipment on aircraft during the Vietnam War, and then how he emerged on the nascent tech scene in Silicon Valley. He discusses how elite universities like Stanford, Harvard, and MIT contributed to national defense from World War II through the Cold War, and how that history is often forgotten.  We also hear, for the first time he has ever discussed publicly, how Steve turned off gravity at Keesler Air Force Base. Steve also talks about the critical need for young, talented people to find ways to serve their country and their community. Given technological advances in AI, access to space, synthetic biology, and autonomy, Steve argues that “this is the most exciting time ever to be an entrepreneur.” This episode is hosted by Jeff Phaneuf and Josh Pickering. .  Full bio: Steve Blank is an adjunct professor at Stanford and a co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. Steve consults for the National Security establishment on innovation methods, processes, policies, and doctrine. His book The Four Steps to the Epiphany is credited with launching the Lean Startup movement. He created the curriculum for the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps. At Stanford he co-created the Department of Defense Hacking for Defense and Department of State Hacking for Diplomacy curriculums. His book The Four Steps to the Epiphany is credited with launching the Lean Startup movement. He created the curriculum for the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps. At Stanford he co-created the Department of Defense Hacking for Defense and Department of State Hacking for Diplomacy curriculums. His follow-on book The Startup Owner's Manual described a process for turning ideas into scale and his Harvard Business Review cover story redefined how large organizations can innovate at speed.

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I'm excited to re-share a conversation with retired U.S. Army colonel and Silicon Valley investor Peter Newell.   Pete is the co-founder and managing partner of BMNT, an investment company that provides early-stage investment to companies developing technology for the commercial market that has relevant applications in solving national security problems. He is a co-author of Hacking for Defense, a platform that merged the rapid problem-solving techniques curated on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan with a lean startup methodology developed by Steve Blank in Silicon Valley. Pete is a former Army Ranger who has received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Silver Star and the Presidential Unit Citation. It's an honor to have Pete on the show to discuss innovation, deploying, and forward-thinking.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… leaders interested in identifying and fixing problems and wanting to move their teams and companies forward with an innovation focus.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… this episode is all about bringing the battlefield to the boardroom and re-engineering the problem. Your role as a leader is not to sell products. Your role as a leader is to identify the problem and guide your team and your customers to an innovative solution. Lack of investment in understanding the problem is what ultimately leads us to failure.   WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… I love the concept of innovation exhaustion and the difference between “innovators,” “makers,” and “hackers.” I love that distinction along with the thinking around deploying an idea and making sure you design what people are actually looking for–thinking about the customer. It's necessary to be innovation-focused if we want to keep pushing ourselves, our people, and our companies forward.   Running time: 34:52   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani Online: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Find Pete Online: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn  

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. In this episode, Alford has a discussion with his virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot. They explore how Key Partnerships are crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry.  Today, we're diving into Key Partnerships, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right Key Partnerships can transform your art into a thriving business.  The Business Model Canvas:  https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. In this episode, Alford has a discussion with his virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot. They explore how understanding your Key Activities is crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry.  Today, we're diving into Key Activities, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right mix of Key Activities can transform your art into a thriving business.  The Business Model Canvas:  https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. In this episode, Alford has a discussion with his virtual assistant, Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot. They explore how understanding your Key Resources is crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry.  Today, we're diving into Key Resources, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right mix of Key Resources can transform your art into a thriving business.  The Business Model Canvas:  https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/ Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/ 

How do you turn rejection into a revolution? Oliver welcomes the legendary Steve Blank – co-creator of the Lean Startup movement and recognized as one of the "Masters of Innovation" by Harvard Business Review.  Steve's bestselling book "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" distinguished startups that search for business models from existing companies that execute them – launching the modern entrepreneurship movement. The conversation dives deep into why communication is a force multiplier for founders, unpacking the four steps of an effective communications strategy. Steve also shares wisdom on the importance of getting out of the building to truly understand customers. On a personal note, Steve opens up about being snubbed when he first proposed the lean startup ideas that went on to revolutionize entrepreneurship. He also gives a glimpse into what it's like delivering a commencement speech to 10,000 people. Don't miss this insightful discussion with a Silicon Valley legend. And be sure to subscribe to the SLACEO newsletter to join the top 1% of business communicators. It is free, highly actionable and provides a ton of insights that you can immediately apply to your own career or business.  https://www.eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/ Check out Steve Blank's article on ‘Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Marketing Communications' here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/likeaceo/message

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into Customer Relationships, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." This episode will explore how understanding your Customer Relationships is crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right mix of customer relationships can transform your art into a thriving business.  The Business Model Canvas:  https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/ Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/ 

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I'm reflecting on a great conversation with Steve Blank, a career entrepreneur and academic.    Steve is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur in eight startups over two decades with four IPOs, and currently, he is an academic teaching at Stanford, Berkeley, Columbia, and NYU. Steve is also the author of The Four Steps to the Epiphany, which is credited with launching the Lean Startup Movement and the best-selling book The Startup Owner's Manual. Steve has been named to Thinkers50 top management thinkers, and recognized by the Harvard Business Review as one of 12 Masters of Innovation. He is also a senior fellow for Entrepreneurship at Columbia University.     THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… startups or those who want to be more innovative.     TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… Steve begins our conversation by reminding us what a startup truly is: a temporary organization designed to search for and find a repeatable and scalable business model or repeatable and scalable sales model.     Many times, startups are pressured to act like big companies, and established companies are encouraged to think like a startup. But the two are very different and deserve to be treated as such. Those caught between those two is what Steve calls “the frozen middle.”    IF YOU WANT TO BE MORE AGILE IN YOUR COMPANY… step back and start by determining if you are an entrepreneur or an innovator. An innovator is the idea person who needs help with the physical work or with the business process. Whereas an entrepreneur is someone who knows how to make things happen. Steve opines that it is rare to have both skills.     IF YOU'RE AN ENTREPRENEUR… get comfortable with chaos and uncertainty. You have to be tenacious and resilient. Steve declares that if you're an entrepreneur who is succeeding, you're beating all the odds.     WHAT I LOVE MOST… Steve's insight around the frozen middle got me thinking about different mental models, business models, and metrics, and how complacency can leave you stranded in a no man's land of little differentiated value.      Running time: 41:25   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani Online: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Find Steve Online Website  Twitter  LinkedIn 

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into the concept of Channels, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." This episode will explore how understanding your Channels are crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to compose the right mix of channels can transform your art into a thriving business.  The Business Model Canvas:  https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/ Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/ The Cry Pots: https://www.facebook.com/alford.wayman/videos/441678594958937 The Good Pots: https://www.facebook.com/alford.wayman/videos/7259756667440015

Welcome to the latest episode of "The Pin Tool Podcast," where art meets entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Al Wayman, from Creek Road Pottery LLC, guiding you through the multifaceted world of pottery and business. Today, we're diving into the concept of Revenue Streams, as outlined in the book "Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers." This episode will explore how understanding your Revenue Streams are crucial for crafting a successful business model in the creative industry. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, learning to identify your unique Revenue Streams can transform your art into a thriving business.  The Business Model Canvas:  https://www.strategyzer.com/library/the-business-model-canvas How To Build a Start-up. By Steve Blank: https://www.udacity.com/course/how-to-build-a-startup--ep245 Startup Owner's Manual. by Steve Blank: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Owners-Manual-Step-Step/dp/1119690684/ My Pottery Journal. By Al Wayman https://creekroadpottery.com/product/my-pottery-journal/ The Cost Analysis Spread sheet: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-cost-analysis-spread-sheet/ The Pottery Dailies: https://creekroadpottery.com/the-pottery-dailies/ The Creek Road Pottery LLC Blog: https://creekroadpottery.com/blog/ Creek Road Pottery Pen Pal Program: https://creekroadpottery.com/pottery-pen-pal-program/

Chapter 1 What's The Startup Owners Manual Book by Steve BlankThe Startup Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guidebook written by Steve Blank and Bob Dorf. It provides step-by-step instructions and advice for building successful startups. The book offers practical insights and tools for every stage of the startup process, from idea development to customer acquisition and scaling.Steve Blank, a renowned entrepreneur and educator, is known for developing the Lean Startup methodology, which focuses on building and iterating quickly using customer feedback. The Startup Owner's Manual incorporates this methodology and features numerous case studies, templates, and checklists to help entrepreneurs reduce the risk and uncertainty associated with starting a new business.The book is divided into two parts: "The Startup Owner's Manual Strategy Guide" and "The Startup Owner's Manual Tactical Guide." The Strategy Guide focuses on developing a customer-centric business model and verifying it through customer discovery and validation. The Tactical Guide provides guidance on executing the business model, including customer creation, channel building, and hiring.Whether you are a first-time entrepreneur or an experienced startup founder, The Startup Owner's Manual serves as a comprehensive resource to guide you through the startup journey.Chapter 2 Is The Startup Owners Manual Book A Good BookThe Startup Owner's Manual by Steve Blank is widely regarded as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs. It is considered a good book because it provides practical guidance and insights on starting and scaling a startup. The book covers various topics such as customer development, business model canvas, and lean startup methodologies. It also includes real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts. Many entrepreneurs and experts in the startup ecosystem recommend this book for its comprehensive approach to building a successful startup.Chapter 3 The Startup Owners Manual Book by Steve Blank Summary"The Startup Owner's Manual" by Steve Blank is a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs looking to start and grow a successful startup. The book provides practical advice and actionable steps to help entrepreneurs understand their customers, validate their ideas, and build a scalable business.The main premise of the book is the concept of "customer development," which emphasizes the importance of understanding customers' needs and feedback throughout the startup journey. Blank introduces the Customer Development process, which consists of four steps: customer discovery, customer validation, customer creation, and company building.In the first step, customer discovery, entrepreneurs aim to identify their target customer segment and gain deep insights into their problems, preferences, and behaviors. The book emphasizes the importance of talking to potential customers early and frequently to validate assumptions and iterate on ideas.Once entrepreneurs gain a clear understanding of their customers and their needs, they move to the second step, customer validation. This involves testing and validating the business hypothesis by getting customers to commit to purchase or use the product or service. Blank emphasizes the importance of building minimum viable products (MVPs) and conducting experiments to gather data and feedback that can inform product development decisions.In the third step, customer creation, entrepreneurs focus on scaling and acquiring customers. Blank introduces various marketing and sales strategies to help startups effectively reach and convert their target customers. The book also discusses the importance of building a minimum viable channel, which involves finding the

Taking Startup Shots with Lean and Mean Steve Blank.  Steve Blank is an Adjunct Professor @Stanford and co-founder @Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. He's also been described as the Father of Modern Entrepreneurship and Credited with launching the #Lean Startup movement, Blank has changed how startups are built; how entrepreneurship is taught; how science is commercialized, and how companies and the government innovate. We had an awesome convo covering the #History of Silicon Valley and lots of insights for Founders and Startup leaders.  Steve blogs at www.steveblank.com.

Steve Blank, an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, is widely regarded as the father of modern entrepreneurship. Prior to academia, Steve's career spanned eight different startups. Credited with launching the Lean Startup movement with his May 2013 Harvard Business Review cover story, Steve has changed how startups are built, and how entrepreneurship is taught. Steve is also the renowned author of The Four Steps to the Epiphany and The Startup Owner's Manual. — In today's episode, we discuss: Why there aren't more successful startups How to improve entrepreneurship in the USA Misunderstood aspects of the Lean Startup methodology Common traits shared by outlier founders Why successful entrepreneurs are irrational (and need to be) How founders can transition to CEOs Why some second-time founders fail Building in existing versus new markets The Four Steps to the Epiphany in 2023 — Referenced: Alexander Osterwalder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osterwalder Allen Michels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Michels Ben Wegbreit, Co-founder of E.piphany: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wegbreit-22192/ Convergent Technologies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convergent_Technologies Eric Ries: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/ Gordon Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordon-bell-3035b43/ JB Straubel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jb-straubel-b694981/ Kathy Eisenhardt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-eisenhardt-5642247/ Roger Siboni, former CEO of E.piphany: https://theorg.com/org/coupa-software/org-chart/roger-siboni Satya Nadella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyanadella/ Steve Ballmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-ballmer-7087a8157/ The lean launchpad at Stanford: https://steveblank.com/2011/05/10/the-lean-launchpad-at-stanford-–-the-final-presentations/ The semiconductor industry - explained: https://steveblank.com/2022/01/25/the-semiconductor-ecosystem/ The three pillars of world class corporate innovation: https://steveblank.com/2022/11/11/the-three-pillars-of-world-class-corporate-innovation/ Tina Seelig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaseelig/ Tom Mueller, Ex-SpaceX Propulsion CTO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-mueller-2094513b/ Why corporate entrepreneurs are extraordinary: https://steveblank.com/2015/08/25/why-corporate-entrepreneurs-are-extraordinary-the-rebel-alliance/ Why entrepreneurs start companies rather than join them: https://steveblank.com/2018/04/11/why-entrepreneurs-start-companies-rather-than-join-them/ — Where to find Steve: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveblank/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/sgblank Website: https://steveblank.com/ — Where to find Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson — Where to find First Round Capital: Website: https://firstround.com/ First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstround Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Why there aren't more successful startups (06:07) Outlier founders have similar childhoods (10:34) How to be a successful founder CEO (12:00) Why entrepreneurship should be taught in schools (16:39) The importance of curiosity (19:57) The role of instincts in entrepreneurship (22:31) Having profound beliefs in a vision (24:17) Building in existing versus new markets (29:09) What second-time founders can get wrong (33:49) Why founders need to be irrational (39:28) Common traits shared by outlier founders (45:05) Evaluating what makes a startup successful (49:44) Steve's assessment of Satya Nadella at Microsoft (52:26) What it takes to build an incredible company (60:45) The Four Steps to the Epiphany in 2023 (64:36) The origins of The Four Steps to the Epiphany

In this episode of Product Thinking, Jag Duggal, Chief Product Officer at Nubank, joins Melissa Perri to unravel the process of building a strong global product management team in a fast-growing business. They also dive into the importance of customer obsession, challenges in talent acquisition, and the power of documented principles in scaling businesses.

David Rogers: The Digital Transformation Roadmap David Rogers is the world's leading expert on digital transformation, a member of the faculty at Columbia Business School, and the author of five books. His previous landmark bestseller, The Digital Transformation Playbook, was the first book on digital transformation and put the topic on the map. David has helped companies around the world transform their business for the digital age, working with senior leaders at many of the largest corporations and he's been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist. In his newest book, The Digital Transformation Roadmap*, David tackles the barriers behind the 70% of businesses that fail in their own digital efforts and offers a five-step roadmap to rebuild any organization for continuous digital change. Most of us have heard that leading change requires highlighting a problem, deciding on a clear vision, and then cascading that vision down. In this conversation, David and I discuss how those actions alone often result failed outcomes. Instead, we highlight what a shared vision really is and how we can do a better job of helping the entire organization respond better to change. Key Points Most digital transformations fail because they focus too much on technology and not enough on the actual organizational challenges. Selling a problem is negative urgency. It's important as a component of change, but insufficient alone. Successful change leaders also embrace positive urgency. A north star helps leaders and their organizations get clear on the “why” instead of simply the “what.” Once defined, thoughtful debate on measurement brings alignment and empowerment. It's a mistake for vision to only come from the top. Vision should exist at every level. Avoid thinking about vision as cascading down. If anything, vision should be cascade up. How conversation happens at each juncture will define how well this works — or doesn't. Resources Mentioned The Digital Transformation Roadmap* by David Rogers The Digital Transformation Playbook* by David Rogers David Rogers on Digital newsletter Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Pivot Quickly, with Steve Blank (episode 476) Engaging People Through Change, with Cassandra Worthy (episode 571) Doing Better Than Zero Sum-Thinking, with Renée Mauborgne (episode 641) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

In this episode of Product Thinking, Tom Eisenmann, Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, joins Melissa Perri to dive into "Why Startups Fail," his transformative book. Specifically, they dive into the inspiration of the book, six unique types of startup failures and how to avoid them, as well as strategies for hiring your first product manager.

In this episode we're joined by Bryan Clayton, Co-founder of GreenPal. GreenPal has been dubbed ‘Uber for lawn care' by Entrepreneur magazine and currently boasts over 300,000 users, with ambitions to make that figure 1 million in the next 5 years. Bryan joins us to share his lessons in building and growing GreenPal, as well as diving into the insights that helped him achieve a successful exit from his first business, Peachtree, in 2013. In the episode we discuss:The concept of mentorship vs. asynchronous mentorshipThe benefits of hiring pirates vs. romanticsWhat's not taught in business school?Creating your own roadblocks to force reevaluation of your products and servicesImmersing yourself in industry research to accelerate your growthFunctionality that's been critical to the reliability of GreenPal's platformReferenced in this episode:[Book] Grinding It Out by Rac Kroc: https://amzn.to/3tb8USz[Movie] The Founder on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80101899?source=35[Book] The Lean Startup by Eric Ries: https://amzn.to/45eLwAW[Book] The Four Steps to the Epiphany by Steve Blank: https://amzn.to/46v2gF0[Book] The Startup Owner's Manual by Steve Blank: https://amzn.to/3PAehCjConnect with Bryan/GreenPal:https://www.yourgreenpal.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214https://www.instagram.com/bryanmclayton/Connect w/ SiteVisibility:https://www.sitevisibility.co.uk/https://twitter.com/sitevisibilityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sitevisibility-a-division-of-ai-digital-ltd/https://www.instagram.com/sitevisibility/https://www.tiktok.com/@sitevisibility_https://www.youtube.com/@SiteVisibility/https://www.threads.net/@sitevisibilityIf you'd like to work with us, you'd like to feature on the podcast, or you have a guest or topic recommendation, please email marketing@sitevisibility.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/.JOIN MARSHALL & SAAGAR AT OUR LIVE CONFERENCE IN DC ON 1/25/2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/realignment-live-tickets-443348436107?aff=erelexpmltSteve Blank's Stanford class: Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comSteve Blank, co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation, Stanford adjunct professor, and former Defense Business Board member, joins The Realignment to discuss why the Department of Defense is built for a world that no longer exists, how and why the U.S. finds itself in an undeclared "crisis," the case for sweeping reform, the implications and nature of disruptive technology, and why the Pentagon continues to fail its audits.