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More than 50 percent of US tech startup founders have previous experience in other companies. The work cultures of those former employers are not always easy to shake off. PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock

Tech startup culture is not as innovative as founders may think

Founders often carry over aspects of old workplace culture into new businesses.
Elon Musk talks with President-elect Donald Trump before the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, Nov. 19, 2024 in Boca Chica, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP)

Musk’s ruthless approach to efficiency is not translating well to the U.S. government

Elon Musk’s ruthless drive for efficiency has served him exceptionally well tech startups, but can the same approach work in government where the stakes are much higher?
When government-supported businesses fail, they attract criticism from both political opponents and the media. (Shutterstock)

Government investments in failed tech ventures aren’t a waste of taxpayer money

The value of government investments in tech ventures is not solely determined by whether the funded company becomes commercially successful.

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