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🎧 Rittener Reflections – Export Controls Series
All 3 parts now live.
From Cold War origins to AI, sanctions, and strategic foresight, export controls aren’t static. They reflect the world we live in and the one we’re shaping.
With Bruce Jackson
#ExportControls #TradeCompliance
Part 3 is live!
In our final episode of the export controls series, we look ahead:
🌍 Global bifurcation
🤖 AI in classification
📜 Licensing innovation
⚠️ Strategic foresight in uncertain times
With Bruce Jackson.
Déjà vu isn’t just a feeling—it’s a forecast.#ExportControls
P2 of Rittener Reflections is live
Export controls today aren’t just rules: they’re a reflection of global tension, tech disruption & strategic risk. From China to Russia to AI, it's the reality check.
#ExportControls #TradeCompliance #Sanctions #GlobalTrade #RittenerReflections
E18 is here. A podcast series about making sense of export controls: where they came from, where they are now, & how to navigate what’s next. Whether you’re a practitioner, policymaker, or just curious about how global trade intersects with national security, this one is for you.
Rittenerreflections E17. A tribute to my parents, Patricia and Eric Rittener. Two lives. One legacy. Their lives were marked by change, conviction, and quiet strength. Now, I carry their legacy forward—with gratitude, love, and hope that their stories will continue to inspire.
E16 of Rittener Reflections: Doing the Difficult Things. A year ago today I testified before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. This is a story about showing up. About doing difficult things, especially when the outcome is uncertain
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E15 of Rittener Reflections is now available after a short August break. Today, I am joined by three former Intel colleagues, as we discuss their experiences at Intel, the layoffs last year, and the career paths each one is pursuing since then. rittenerreflections.com/podc…
It begins and ends at Levi’s.
From training camp dreams to Super Bowl destiny, the road to glory doesn’t just pass through Levi’s Stadium—it starts and ends here. Which two teams will roll into Santa Clara on Feb 8th, for Super Bowl LX? rittenerreflections.com/podc…
For E13 of Rittener Reflections, Melina Villavicencio who leads the data product function at a company called Sayari and I discus a proposed BIS50% rule that is creating concern among exporters who are already overwhelmed with complex end user controls. rittenerreflections.com/podc…
Please join me and Ken Wilcox, the former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank for E12P2 of "Rittener Reflections" as we delve into the complexities of conducting business in China and what Ken refers to in his new book as the "China business conundrum." rittenerreflections.com/podc…
Is culture more important than strategy?
Listen to E12, P1 of Rittener Reflections with Ken Wilcox former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank and author of "Leading Through Culture: How Real Leaders Create Cultures That Motivate People to Achieve Great Things"rittenerreflections.com/podc…
In E11 of Rittener Reflections, I discuss the reality of involuntary separation aka layoff, termination, job elimination, or dismissal and offer five tips for effectively navigating through this experience. rittenerreflections.com/podc…
Thank you, Sayari, for organizing this timely discussion on the importance of managing export compliance during times of trade conflict. I appreciate Adrienne Braumiller, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Jason Rhoades, and Kathleen Palma for offering valuable insights and practical advice
"Techno Nationalism" with Alex Capri: Examining Global Transformation.
Join Alex Capri and me for Episode 10 of Rittener Reflections, discussing how Techno Nationalism is shaping global transformation.
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Join me for Episode 9 of Rittener Reflections featuring Robb Gordon a good friend and former colleague from Intel. Rob and I often ran together when we were at the same place at the same time. Here we reflect on two of my favorite topics: Trade and running rittenerreflections.com/podc…
I had the honor of meeting with Sheldon Bernard, founder of A440 Management LLC, a firm focused on Special Situations and decision making under uncertainty. We discussed the necessity of scenario planning during these unprecedented times of uncertainty.
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Tariff War Update: The 10% baseline tariff remains in effect. However, additional country specific tariffs are suspended for 90 days. China tariff is now set for 125%. The battle rages on...
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Karoline Leavitt confirms the universal 10% baseline tariff will remain in effect during the 90-day pause, while country-specific tariffs on everyone except China will fall away.
As we digest the realities of “Liberation” day, I offer my reflections.
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