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Choosing the right commercial tech for government

How can the U.S. government best evaluate commercial tech for the federal market, and avoid reinventing the wheel?

The defense industry needs new entrants, and a supportive government during crises

If we see the same old story of the government claiming to support small businesses but prioritizing old incumbents, investment dollars will disappear.

Will coronavirus stall DoD’s Silicon Valley outreach efforts?

The Pentagon has been making inroads into the Silicon Valley-based venture capital community. Will COVID-19 force them to hit pause?

Small tech companies got a combined $1B at US Air Force’s virtual version of South by Southwest

But unlike SXSW, neither Janelle Monae nor Chris Evans were slated to attend.

Should the Pentagon stop playing the role of venture capitalist?

In this commentary, a reader discusses what role the government should serve when it comes to working with startups on defense projects.

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The problem of Congress & tech literacy | Culture Clash 2.0

Just how much of a problem is Congress's overall lack of tech literacy? Here's what our roundtable discussion had to say.

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How to get over the funding hump | Culture Clash 2.0

Why investors say defense isn’t a safe bet | Culture Clash 2.0 Part I

Delivering a return: How DoD could change the equation | Culture Clash 2.0 Part II

Former DIU head Raj Shah on innovation and what's next for him

Defense Innovation Unit head on working with the tech community

A unique view on national security development

Why is there a problem getting the latest tech from Silicon Valley deployed with the military?

The growing threat of the Pentagon- Silicon Valley culture gap

Is there a culture gap between the military and big tech?

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Small tech companies got a combined $1B at US Air Force’s virtual version of South by Southwest

But unlike SXSW, neither Janelle Monae nor Chris Evans were slated to attend.

By Valerie Insinna

Should the Pentagon stop playing the role of venture capitalist?

In this commentary, a reader discusses what role the government should serve when it comes to working with startups on defense projects.

By Eric Lofgren

Defense innovation experts to Congress: Put money where Pentagon’s mouth is

For the Department of Defense to embrace the leap-ahead technologies needed to compete, Congress must use its funding power to make major players out of small, disruptive tech firms.

The problem of Congress & tech literacy | Culture Clash 2.0

Just how much of a problem is Congress's overall lack of tech literacy? Here's what our roundtable discussion had to say.

How to get over the funding hump | Culture Clash 2.0

After the initial success of getting their first contract, many startups in the defense sphere hit a roadblock: When will more money come in?

Delivering a return: How DoD could change the equation | Culture Clash 2.0 Part II

If venture capital and the Pentagon can come together, the results could be game changing. But – how do they get there?

Why investors say defense isn’t a safe bet | Culture Clash 2.0 Part I

One would think that the role of venture capital in defense would be simple, and that firms would be lining up to invest. But in reality, that's not the case.

As tech startups catch DoD’s eye, big investors are watching

A few key Silicon investors have emerged as the exceptions to the rule, placing bets on defense startups. And a lot is riding on their success.

By Jill Aitoro

‘The math doesn’t make sense’: Why venture capital firms are wary of defense-focused investments

The Pentagon is working hard to entice small technology companies to work on defense projects, but investors that could prop up these businesses seem wary of putting forth the cash.

By Aaron Mehta

How corporate defense venture funds fit into the VC ecosystem

The Pentagon needs more venture capital firms to invest in defense projects. But a number of defense primes have their own venture funds. How does it all work together?

By Aaron Mehta

Silicon Valley investors to DoD: Dual-use tech is a bad strategy

Tech that can be adapted from the commercial market to serve the needs of the military is core to the Defense Department's innovation strategy. But those willing to put money toward the big ideas think it’s the wrong approach.

By Jill Aitoro

DoD’s top IT official talks AI, JEDI, and how to win over the commercial tech community

In an exclusive interview in December, the Pentagon Chief Information Officer Dana Deasy shared his priorities and strategy reshaping defense technology.

By Jill Aitoro

4 areas where the DoD could make tech development easier

Representatives of venture capital firms and small startups have a few suggestions for the Pentagon.

There’s a ‘sovereignty movement’ in tech, with big consequences

"We talk a lot about trade war with China. There is a trade tension as well between the U.S. and our allies in Europe right now," says Trae Stephens of tech company Anduril and venture firm Founders Fund.

By Jill Aitoro

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