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There was a time in U.S. history when the government paved the way for innovation, securing our place of strategic technological dominance. Today, it would seem that the same faith which was once given to the government is now saved, almost exclusively, for the private sector. The reality is that the government shares responsibility for enhancing the nation’s security and its power. U.S. policymakers can, and should, experiment with new ways to harness the vibrancy of the entrepreneurial class toward over-the-horizon innovation that matters most. In the midst of war and mounting geopolitical tension, U.S. leaders and policymakers must not neglect the ongoing war for global technology dominance. Read my latest op-ed with In-Q-Tel President Steve Bowsher in The Messenger  #innovation #technology #nationalsecurity

noted: At a time when massive #technological shifts are happening around the world, what the former Google C.E.O. Eric Schmidt calls America’s “#innovation power” — our national capacity to create, leverage and propagate world-shaping #technologies — will play a huge role in solidifying America’s global strength for decades, or even centuries, to come. In this moment, we need a leader who recognizes that innovation is the key to #economic prosperity, national security and breakthrough progress on #climatechange and other pressing issues.

Great guest essay in the NYTIMES today from Reid Hoffman The choice is so obvious. I would love to know what I am missing. This is one of the few times in my political history where the choice is so obvious. Basically every economic market is better under Biden/Harris except I guess individual tax rates. Is that the only reason people support Trump? There is an argument in a capitalist society that an individuals financial well being is the primary concern for the citizens, however if you do not prioritize the well being of the rest of the citizens then the systems falls apart. I had a conversation with my friend Chat Gpt this morning and this was their final summary. “In summary, while personal financial well-being is a primary focus in a capitalist society, there are also structures and cultural norms that encourage individuals and businesses to consider the broader impact of their actions on the community.” Here is a snippet from the times, read the whole piece below. “Under the Biden-Harris administration, U.S. stock market indexes hit all-time highs, with the S&P 500 increasing by 48 percent. Unemployment dropped below 4 percent. The number of U.S. manufacturing jobs hit its highest level since 2008. While Mr. Trump’s great ambition was to build a big beautiful border wall, Mr. Biden actually secured the necessary funding to build large-scale factories for manufacturing semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells and more. And we’re now constructing them at stunning rates. “It’s time to build,” the venture capitalist Marc Andreessen exclaimed in an essay he published after the first wave of Covid exposed America’s supply chain vulnerabilities — and Mr. Biden took that message to heart in a way that Mr. Trump never did.” https://lnkd.in/gDn4yfEq

Recent legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act has demonstrated broad bipartisan support for enhancing U.S. leadership in advanced technologies. But especially in light of the upcoming elections, will these efforts continue? And will they succeed? We tackle these questions in a new paper with Douglass Vijay Calidas for Harvard's Belfer Center: https://lnkd.in/dXB2hx8K We contend that persistent tensions between and within parties will continue to condition the success of the US technology leadership strategy for the foreseeable future. These include disagreements about: - whether to focus exclusively on national security objectives or to also address economic development and social policy goals; - whether to invest heavily in strengthening domestic productive capacity or focus on slowing geopolitical rivals’ progress; and - whether to fund early-stage research and development or invest in more advanced stages of technology development such as scale-up manufacturing. Ultimately, a successful technology leadership strategy faces the major challenge of bridging entrenched ideological disagreements over the merits of industrial policy, and more broadly, of the proper role of government in the economy. We’ll be watching how these tensions continue to shape science, technology, and innovation policy in 2024 and beyond—from the much anticipated announcement of recipients of the CHIPS Act’s semiconductor manufacturing subsidies, to the relative role of technology-related industrial policies in this year’s presidential and congressional campaigns.

National sovereignty and global productivity will go to the nation that deploys the Intelligent Infrastructure Economic Zones, enabling Industry 4.0. https://lnkd.in/gsSb5pEt Productivity is the antidote to inflation and INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE will answer the call by lighting up $10 of billions of new commercial opportunities. Intelligent Infrastructure Economic Zones enabling AI, Spatial computing, and Autonomous Systems. JPMorganChase CEO, Jamie Dimon, warns the United States of America of economic outcome worse than recession: . . . Stagflation. CNBC: https://lnkd.in/gjzrnE_J Fortune Favors those who BUILD the Future. INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE will deliver unrealized economic efficiency and commercial growth, creating millions of new jobs. Infrastructure investors and the Federal Infrastructure Bank are mobilizing $billions in private capital to underwrite Intelligent Infrastructure Economic Zones. https://lnkd.in/gWnJD877 Building the Infrastructure for the next 100 years. Autonomy Institute #infrastructure #future #transportation #arpa-i #arpax #jobs #bank #digital #innovation #data #people #visionzero #continuumofcapital #dataexchange #partnerships #supplychains #digitaltwin #privacy #investment #p3programs

Navigating the Financial Landscape: Insights for Q2 Amid 2024’s financial turbulence, investors face unprecedented volatility and uncertainty. As Q2 looms, caution is paramount alongside exploration of emerging sectors beyond technology, like the standout performer Nvidia. Crafting a well-defined strategy is crucial for portfolio enhancement. Diversification emerges as a key tactic, mitigating risk and leveraging emerging trends positioned for future growth. As we approach Q2, vigilance, adaptability, and a nuanced understanding of market trends are indispensable for financial success. What strategies have you found most effective in navigating volatile markets? Read more in my California Business Journal feature: https://bit.ly/3J53Dkf

At R.B.Hall Associates, LLC, we've noticed a trend: public-private tech partnerships potentially accelerating the public sector's digital transformation. It's one of five key trends redefining tech incorporation across federal, state & local agencies.

Great article Douglas Dawson: https://lnkd.in/gy6_xUyn Even the high-tech city of Austin has issues with dropped calls increasing. INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE Economic Zones is our Nation's North Star, Building the 21st Century Economy. Solutions like Artificial Intelligence, Spatial Computing, Intelligent Transportation, and Autonomous Systems require an entirely new network of services to support any scaled adoption. It is not just about antennas either. INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE will eliminate over 50% of the deployment costs and upgrades for the next 30 years. Public Infrastructure Network Nodes (PINNs) will be as foundational as transformers on the electrical grid. Ted Miller on Intelligent Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/gZ2_7_rj William T. Nolan on Intelligent Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/gxi38Cdg The biggest challenge we all face: "Who pays for densification at the Edge?" The Federal Infrastructure Bank and infrastructure investors are mobilizing $billions in private capital to build the Roads of the 21st Century. Intelligent Infrastructure Economic Zones will revitalize the nation: https://lnkd.in/gWnJD877 Building the Infrastructure for the Next 100 Years. Autonomy Institute https://buff.ly/3R0ubEK #infrastructure #future #transportation #arpa-i #arpax #jobs #bank #digital #innovation #data #people #visionzero #continuumofcapital #dataexchange #partnerships #supplychains #digitaltwin #privacy #investment #p3programs

The public sector's #digitaltransformation can be accelerated with the rise of public-private tech partnerships, one of the five trends reshaping federal, state & local agencies' tech landscapes.

Did you know that public-private tech partnerships are one of the top five trends that are reshaping federal, state, and local agencies' tech landscapes? By collaborating with the private sector, the public sector's #digitaltransformation can be accelerated. Exciting, right?