How the U.S. Government Funded Silicon Valley - Steve Blank | Upfront Summit 2016

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Shows how public investment shapes private innovation.

Steve Blank speaks at Upfront Summit about how the US government funded Silicon Valley.

Takeaways

• Government as early customer
• Public funding seeds ecosystems

Topics: Strategy & competitive advantage, Innovation & creativity

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