508. Maintaining U.S. Dominance, Navigating Defense Tech, Prime Obsolence, and Why Your Startup is Likely DOA (Steve Blank)

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified · May 11, 2026 · 57m

Steve Blank of Adjunct Professor at Stanford joins Nick to discuss Maintaining U.S. Dominance, Navigating Defense Tech, Prime Obsolence, and Why Your Startup is Likely DOA. In this episode we cover:

Changes in Product Development and MVPs

Impact of AI on Startup Success and Founder Mindset

Common Missteps and Digital Twins in Startups

Disruption and Adoption in Enterprise Software

Fundraising and Venture Capital in the AI Era

Defense and National Security Innovation

Challenges for Traditional Defense Contractors

The Role of Dual-Use Startups

Guest Links:

Steve's LinkedIn

Steve's X

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