Government Pandemic Software
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A software platform that provides pandemic modeling, detection, and monitoring capabilities to governments worldwide. The business leverages the current awareness of pandemic risks to secure long-term government contracts, similar to what Palantir did for national security.
Key Points:
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Core Product:
- Pandemic modeling software
- Detection systems
- Monitoring and awareness programs
- Data visualization dashboards
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Target Market:
- Government agencies worldwide
- Focus on securing contracts with multiple governments
- Network effect: More government clients increases value proposition
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Value Proposition:
- Help governments prepare for and respond to future pandemics
- Long-term ongoing contracts (100-year timeframe mentioned)
- Defensive position against devastating health events
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Business Strategy:
- Target government contracts (hard to acquire but very valuable)
- Build trust through initial contracts to secure more governments
- Position as essential biosecurity infrastructure
- Leverage current pandemic awareness for easier sales pitch
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Competitive Advantage:
- Existing solutions proved insufficient during COVID
- High barriers to entry with government contracts
- Becomes more valuable as more governments join
- Defensible position once established
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Shaan Puri
Host of MFM
Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.