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a16z Cast

05/01/25

@ a16z

In the past three years, there's been a significant shift in the perception of manufacturing and national security, with more young talent wanting to work in this sector rather than at traditional tech companies.

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How to Enable a Manufacturing Renaissance

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How to Enable a Manufacturing Renaissance

05/01/25

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a16z Cast

05/01/25

@ a16z

It's essential to make manufacturing appealing again to attract a younger workforce, as many believe a college degree is the only path to success.

Chris Power

05/01/25

@ a16z

Most skilled labor in the defense industrial base is aging, with an average age of 62, which poses a challenge for manufacturing components for critical defense hardware.

a16z Cast

04/03/25

@ a16z

We want to overwhelm the system with how much better it can be, and we have more companies than ever wanting to work on national security.

Tom Bilyeu Cast

04/09/25

@ Tom Bilyeu

The U.S. must bring some manufacturing back home to mitigate risks associated with reliance on China, especially in critical areas like drone technology.

Dalton Caldwell

02/06/23

@ Y Combinator

The perception of tech has changed; it is now seen as a mainstream career path, attracting conformists who prioritize job security and status over innovation.

JD Vance

04/23/25

@ a16z

De-industrialization poses risks to national security and the workforce, leading to financial insecurity and a loss of identity for American workers as factories move overseas.

Peter Thiel

04/17/25

@ Joe Lonsdale

There are opportunities in manufacturing that can be brought back to the U.S. with advancements in AI, but it requires addressing existing anti-industrial policies.

a16z Cast

04/21/25

@ a16z

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

Chris Brose

04/23/25

@ a16z

The defense technology movement is thriving, with significant investment and interest from founders eager to build for national security, but we must remain vigilant about its sustainability.