In the defense sector, we work across various verticals, using the same products for both defense and commercial applications, which helps subsidize expensive technologies.

There's a significant gap in scaling successful government programs from small contracts to larger ones, which is essential for effective military operations.

As taxpayers, veterans, and founders, we should want a competitive environment in defense contracting to address challenges faster and effectively.

To attract technology talent from the commercial sector to defense, it's important to emphasize the meaningful impact of their work.

Investing in defense tech is booming, but the market is not as limitless as it seems; there are mature and emergent competitors, and the available budget is often more constrained than perceived.

The current administration presents a unique opportunity to rethink defense procurement, moving away from traditional methods to a more innovative, venture-first approach.

The current administration is focused on efficiency, making it a pivotal time for dual-use technology, which allows us to leverage commercial advancements to subsidize defense work.

The Department of Defense is moving towards a model that allows for faster procurement and competitive solutions, as demonstrated by the success of the Commercial Solutions Opening.

The consolidation of defense contractors has led to a lack of competition, which is a root cause of inefficiencies in the defense industrial base.