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Navigating Financial Complexities and Defense Procurement
This chapter explores CoreWeave's financial strategies, focusing on their use of debt and off-balance-sheet issues while reflecting on the historical context of similar crises in the venture capital landscape. The discussion extends to the challenges of selling innovative technology to defense entities, emphasizing the complexities of procurement processes and the need for experienced personnel. Additionally, it addresses the barriers posed by outdated incentive structures in the military and the vital role of commercial technology in modern warfare.
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