<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The 10th annual Hacking for Defense class at Stanford concluded with teams working on national security issues.</li><li>Teams interviewed various stakeholders and built viable products to address problems from U.S. Army, Navy, and other agencies.</li><li>The 'Lessons Learned' presentations highlighted the teams' 10-week journey and unique approaches.</li><li>Students used Mission Model Canvas, Customer Development, and Agile Engineering for product development.</li><li>The class emphasizes Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship, solving societal problems and engaging with government issues.</li><li>Hacking for Defense originated from the Lean LaunchPad class and evolved into a methodology for science commercialization.</li><li>Students tackled 'wicked' problems in defense, facing complex and ambiguous challenges.</li><li>The course aims to teach Lean Innovation methods and connect students with national public service.</li><li>Hacking for Defense has expanded to 70 universities and is supported by government agencies and corporate partners.</li><li>The teams from the class have opportunities for further development and job placements post-graduation.</li></ul>

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