What’s Killing Defense Startups?
Drone Wars4 Mar 2025

What’s Killing Defense Startups?

In this episode of the Drone Wars podcast, Alex Bock, Deep Tech Investor at Booz Allen Ventures, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his career in innovation and defense technology. From building jetpacks and tackling the "valley of death" in government acquisitions to driving advancements in autonomous systems, Alex shares hard-earned lessons on risk, adaptability, and collaboration. Dive into topics like modularity in defense, scaling drones for Indo-Pacific challenges, and how sta...

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Taiwan, China and the Future of Drone Wars: Ellen Chang Part I

Taiwan, China and the Future of Drone Wars: Ellen Chang Part I

Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains. She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace. She serve...

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Taiwan’s Strategy and Scaling Tech for Modern Conflict: Ellen Chang Part II

Taiwan’s Strategy and Scaling Tech for Modern Conflict: Ellen Chang Part II

Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains. She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace. She serv...

8 Jan 28min

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Winning the Pacific with xCell: Chad McCoy

Chad McCoy is a Co-Founder and the Chief Growth Officer at Firestorm Labs. He’s a Special Operations Veteran and retired Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force’s 24th Special Tactics S...

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Most Viral Drone Moments of 2025

Most Viral Drone Moments of 2025

Dan reacts to his 12 most viral drone moments on LinkedIn of 2025. Check out his top posts below: 12. Counter UAS Fishing 11. Chinese Robo-Cop Drone 10. Counter UAS Fishing Nets 9. Autonomous Aerial C...

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3D Printed Drones, Ukraine Lessons & Fixing DOD Lag: Joslyn Tarr

3D Printed Drones, Ukraine Lessons & Fixing DOD Lag: Joslyn Tarr

Joslyn Tarr is a seasoned UAS engineering leader with deep expertise in aircraft development and systems engineering. She’s worked for several defense companies including Kratos and General Atomics,...

17 Des 202525min

Jamie Dimon Drops a Bombshell for U.S. Defense: Dan Reacts

Jamie Dimon Drops a Bombshell for U.S. Defense: Dan Reacts

Jamie Dimon is the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, a global financial services firm with assets of $3.2 trillion and operations worldwide. He’s been one of the most influential voices on Wall Street for the l...

10 Des 20258min

The Truth About Being a Defense Entrepreneur: Larsen Jenson Part II

The Truth About Being a Defense Entrepreneur: Larsen Jenson Part II

Larsen Jenson is a 2x Olympic medalist, former U.S. Navy Seal and founder of Harpoon Ventures and Vector Defense. Their convo covers: - Founders must thrive in discomfort. - Startup failure in the U....

4 Des 202528min

America’s Defense Tech Revolution: Larsen Jenson Part I

America’s Defense Tech Revolution: Larsen Jenson Part I

Larsen Jenson is a 2x Olympic medalist, former U.S. Navy Seal and founder of Harpoon Ventures and Vector Defense. They dive into: - Founding one of the first defense tech VCs before anyone in Silico...

3 Des 202523min

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