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October 2024

Quantum Computing -- An Update
In March 2022 I wrote a description of the Quantum Technology Ecosystem. I thought this would be a good time to check in on the progress of building a…
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Lying on your resume
It’s not the crime that gets you, it’s the coverup.
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How Saboteurs Threaten Innovation -- and What to Do About It
This article first appeared in First Round Review.
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What Does Product Market Fit Sound Like? This.
I got a call from an ex-student asking me “how do you know when you found product market fit?”
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Agile Opportunism -- Entrepreneurial DNA
Entrepreneurs tend to view adversity as opportunity.
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September 2024

Nuke 'Em Til They Glow -- Quitting My First Job
I started working when I was 14 (I lied about my age) and counting four years in the Air Force I’ve worked in 12 jobs.
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How to Find Your Customer in the Dept. of Defense -- The Directory of DoD Program Executive Offices
Finding a customer for your product in the Department of Defense is hard: Who should you talk to?
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How to Get Meetings With People Too Busy to See You
Asking, “Can I have coffee with you to pick your brain?” is probably the worst possible way to get a meeting with someone with a busy schedule. Here’s a…
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August 2024

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