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Quantum or Bust: The Playbook for Post-Silicon Economic Dominance

Friday, 21 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Earlier this week, Philip Farah, VP of sales, industries and strategic relationships for IonQ and William Hurley (aka whurley), CEO and founder of Strangeworks, joined The Texas Tribune‘s Matthew Watkins in their new series, “Tech and the Texas Lege,” examining how Texas can leverage emerging technologies — like artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and quantum computing —

Published in Economic Development, Quantum

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The Bell Mason Diagnostic and First Principles Thinking in Venture Capital

Thursday, 20 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Article HighlightsWhy Venture Capital Needs a First Principles OverhaulWhat the Bell Mason Diagnostic Fixes in VC DiligenceMost Venture Firms Are Failing at OptimizationFirst Principles + Bell Mason = True Optimization Why Venture Capital Needs a First Principles Overhaul Venture capital is broken. Not in the “bubble’s about to pop” and certainly not in the sense

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Published in Raising Capital, Startup Ecosystems

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Your Startup Methodology is What’s Failing: How the First Principles Approach Beats Lean, Agile, and Waterfall

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Article HighlightsYour Brain Is More Agile Than Your Project PlanThe Brain’s Secret to SuccessFirst Principles Thinking: Breaking Projects Down to Their CoreWhat Neuroplasticity + First Principles Means for Startups1. Adaptability Beats Rigid Frameworks2. Fail Fast? No — Learn Fast3. Prioritize Learning Over Process4. The Role of AI and Automation in Neuroplastic PMHow Do These Methodologies

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Published in Startups

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The End of Illusions: Why the Future of Freedom Lies in Innovation, Not Government Control

Saturday, 15 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Article HighlightsU.S. Vice President Vance Signals that Politicians are Finally Understanding the InternetThe Waning Authority of Governments in the Digital AgeThe Free Speech Paradox: Why Censorship Creates More HarmPrivacy and the Myth of SecurityIntellectual Property and the AI RevolutionEducation and Innovation: The Only Real SolutionEducation and Innovation: The Twin Pillars of Progress U.S. Vice President

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Published in Economic Development, Startups

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Why Doesn’t Europe Have a Silicon Valley

Friday, 07 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Europe is home to some of the world’s most brilliant minds, world-class universities, and a rich history of scientific and technological breakthroughs. The birthplace of modern banking in Italy, the World Wide Web at CERN, and some of the most advanced engineering institutions globally, Europe should—by all logical measures—be a dominant force in the startup

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Published in Regional Development

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Time for Congress to Reform the SEC’s Outdated Accredited Investor Definition

Thursday, 06 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Public policy isn’t just a framework for startups and investors, it’s a gatekeeper deciding who gets to play the game. And few policies are as restrictive as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) definition of an “accredited investor.” This definition has long determined who can and cannot invest in private securities offerings (i.e. startups), not

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Published in Startup Ecosystems, Startups

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The Startup Scorecard: How Governments Can Unlock Trillions in Innovation and Economic Growth

Tuesday, 04 February 2025 by Paul O'Brien

Nations that adopted startup-friendly policies mid-1990s or early 00s, and consistently implemented effective measures, are now reaping the rewards; seamlessly transitioning into digital economies and enjoying long-term benefits. Conversely, those that dragged their feet on economic development of startup ecosystems are now grappling with how (and in my experience, for the most part, are failing,

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Published in Economic Development, Startups

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