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Can government programs move fast and take risks again? The Corona story.

July 20, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

There’s an excellent documentary called “The Corona Story – A Point in Time,” on the CIA’s Corona satellite reconnaissance program. It was was a truly […]

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In the Pentagon, money takes so long it’s a death sentence for new tech

May 11, 2022 Eric Lofgren 0

Here’s a slice of a panel discussion that includes former HASC Chair Mac Thornberry, former USD Policy Michele Flournoy, and Rep. Elaine Luria: Mac Thornberry: […]

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How DoD’s innovation fund can avoid becoming a slush fund

June 24, 2021 Eric Lofgren 0

Back in March, Matt MacGregor and I wrote an article with the provocative title, A bridge fund won’t solve the Pentagon’s emerging tech problem. While […]

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If you try to maintain initial trust by covering up mistakes, then you lose trust when they catch you

November 7, 2019 Eric Lofgren 0

Harry: You say: “If soldiers trust the general, communication will be vastly more efficient.” What are your biggest lessons on how to create an environment […]

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