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a16z Cast
04/03/25
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The biggest misconception is that the Department of Defense is outdated; we are actively transforming and adapting to modern challenges.
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Can the Military Move at Startup Speed? How the Army and Navy Are Rebuilding
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04/03/25
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a16z Cast
04/03/25
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The Department of Defense is committed to being more flexible and open-minded, especially when data supports policy changes.
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Qasar Younis
04/14/25
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The Department of Defense is still primarily focused on hardware, but there are ongoing efforts to change this and integrate more software solutions into their operations.
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a16z Cast
04/03/25
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The Department of Defense is working to change its risk assessment culture to embrace innovation rather than just minimize risk.
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Chris Brose
04/23/25
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My advice to the Department of Defense is to embrace a long-term perspective, understanding that iterative, fast-moving approaches are essential for developing effective technology.
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Ben Horowitz
04/23/25
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The Department of Defense (DoD) has shifted from being mission-driven to politically and bureaucratically driven, which is a common complaint among its members.
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a16z Cast
04/03/25
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The Department of Defense is a black box, but we are trying to fix it by bringing in more companies to work on national security.
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Qasar Younis
04/14/25
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The Department of Defense's procurement process is improving, but it still needs more senior personnel who understand software to streamline operations effectively.
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a16z Cast
04/03/25
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The real bottlenecks in the Department of Defense are cultural and procedural, not technical, and we can apply technology to address these issues.
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a16z Cast
04/28/25
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The Department of Defense faces similar challenges in logistics, where legacy systems hinder effective operations.