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36: Balancing Drones, Carriers, and the Future of Defense Tech (feat. Raj Shah)

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Innovating Defense Tech: Balancing Venture Capital and Government Procurement

Exploring the challenges of integrating Silicon Valley's startup model into defense and national security sectors, emphasizing the importance of speed in procurement processes. Highlighting a success story of creating special transaction authority to reduce contract timelines and enable over $70 billion in acquisitions, while discussing the balance needed between venture capital innovation and government procurement in addressing defense technology challenges.

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