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Deeptech Diligence for Job Seekers
How to engage technical experts at US national labs, agencies, & academia to land your next role
Mar 18, 2024 • 
Laura Thomas
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5 Things To Know About National Security Deeptech for Investors and Prospective Employees
Just like recruiting CIA assets, it's hard - but not impossible - to diligence deals and employment opportunities.
Mar 7, 2024 • 
Laura Thomas
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August 2023

Espionage is a Man's World
Sex, Lies, and the CIA
Aug 8, 2023 • 
Laura Thomas
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June 2023

Transition to the Private Sector, Part III
Don't Sell Yourself Short
Jun 12, 2023 • 
Laura Thomas
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May 2023

Transition to the Private Sector, Part II
How to Look Before You Leap
May 23, 2023 • 
Laura Thomas
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Transition to the Private Sector, Part I
Leaving CIA to Industry - It’s Not That Different
May 16, 2023 • 
Laura Thomas
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Success Seeking and Do Gooding
The world faces no shortage of people seeking success and needing repair.
May 9, 2023 • 
Laura Thomas
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Curious about life as a C/O?
While waiting for PRB review of my latest...
May 7, 2023 • 
Laura Thomas
CIA Reform and the "Collector of Last Resort"
Doing hard things means more than recruiting assets aka "spies."
May 2, 2023 • 
Laura Thomas
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January 2021

In progress
Deeptech, deep thoughts, and national security. Chief of Staff at Infleqtion.
Jan 3, 2021 • 
Laura Thomas
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