Endless Frontiers #4 | Roadrunner Venture Studios CEO Adam Hammer: Frontier Technologies and America's Strength
Apr 14, 2025
Adam Hammer, CEO of Roadrunner Venture Studios, shares insights on the future of deep tech and the importance of building a national network of venture studios. He discusses how these studios can transform ideas into businesses, particularly in frontier technology, which holds significant societal and geopolitical consequences. Hammer also highlights the need for innovation to revitalize American manufacturing and advocates addressing the socioeconomic impacts of AI and robotics on the labor market, stressing proactive measures to support affected workers.
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Venture Studio Defined
- A venture studio builds companies from ideas, patents, or concepts with full support across product, recruitment, and business model creation.
- It acts as a de-risking agent by investing early and preparing companies for scaling.
What Are Frontier Technologies
- Frontier technologies include quantum tech, AI, synthetic biology, new materials, and advanced manufacturing.
- They generally require significant R&D, have long gestation, and impact society and national security.
Challenge in Manufacturing Competitiveness
- America's decline in traditional manufacturing like forging threatens goals like shipbuilding revitalization.
- Faster qualification of new materials and manufacturing methods is vital for competitiveness in legacy industries.