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Managing Competition from Startups

By Rick Wallace - Stanford
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Lecture Description

Wallace describes the various steps he takes at KLA-Tencor to ensure that their technology doesn't get outdated by a fresh start-up.  He discusses a unique organizational structure that fosters growth and innovation, an investment arm of the company which monitors start-ups, and large financial barriers to entry.

Course Index

  1. The 3 Constituents: Investors, Customers and Employees
  2. Focus Focus Focus
  3. Follow the Business Model
  4. Creating an Entrepreneurial Environment Within a Large Company
  5. Motivating Employees
  6. Managing Competition from Startups