Navigating the AI Fog of War
No serious investor or technologist expects the next benchmark-breaking AI model to emerge from the Pentagon.
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The New Front Lines: How CUAS is Redefining Superiority in an Invisible Battlespace
In a battlespace that is increasingly decentralized, fragmented, and unpredictable, drones are not only growing in number, but rewriting the rules of engagement.
Real Talk: Cyber Markets and Seed-Stage Startups in 2024
There are plenty of market assessments showing venture funding totals in cybersecurity startups have retreated from their recent highs.
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An AI MVP in the DoD
When it comes to AI for warfighters, the DoD has a new MVP. In late February, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the delivery of the minimum viable capability for CJADC2, which uses AI to enhance decisionmaking across the U.S. military and international allies.
5 Ways a Small Team Can Make a Big Impact
Hang out with people who have the same job as you. You’ll find that often you are going through the same challenges, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn from each other’s experiences.
The First Steps to a DoD Data Economy
The U.S. Department of Defense needs to do more to open up access to data, and it should start by making sure it owns the data that is produced by the platforms it uses.
Opening DoD Doors for Early-Stage Startups, from AFWERX to VC
Take a break from LinkedIn to think about innovation in national security for a minute, and it doesn’t take long to see that early-stage startups seeking to successfully work with the U.S. Department of Defense face a daunting task.
Build Back the Base: Takeaways from America's First National Defense Industrial Strategy
During World War II, Americans streamed into private shipyards from Baltimore to San Francisco as part of a massive mobilization that powered victory.
You Can't Cross the Valley of Death Alone
It’s a long road from the test site to the battlefield. A defense tech startup’s product may show early promise in the R&D phase, as users eager to test new tools provide positive feedback and a company wins funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to keep developing it.
Translating Capability to Technology: Defining Squadra's National Security Thesis
On the global stage, geopolitical tumult is rising as innovation is pushing forward. As the United States seeks to confront these challenges and stay a step ahead of adversaries, national security leaders have accelerated efforts to adopt and scale emerging technology.
100 Interviews with People You Don't Know: The Cornerstones of Customer Discovery
You’re an early-stage startup and you’ve just raised your first round of funding. You’ve successfully demonstrated to investors that you have a great idea, you’ve had the lived experience to understand the market, you’ve won over a few early customers, and you’re the team to do it.