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The Realignment
438 | Mike Slagh: The Case for Building American Civil-Military Fusion
Dec 12, 2023
Mike Slagh, founder of Shift, discusses the intersection of national security, technology, and foreign policy. Topics include post-military career paths for veterans, the changing view of Silicon Valley on defense, and the collaboration between the military and technology sectors.
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- Civil-military fusion allows veterans and civilians to collaborate in solving defense challenges, showcasing the value of military experience in the technology sector.
- The explosive growth in defense technology creates opportunities for veterans to pursue tech careers without lengthy MBA programs, while bridging the fluency gap between the military and private sector is crucial for leveraging defense technology.
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Shift CEO and Navy Vet Mike Slaw's Work on Civil-Military Fusion
Mike Slaw, CEO of Shift, is focused on building pathways for veterans to transition into technology companies. His work aligns with the concept of civil-military fusion, where veterans and civilians join forces to solve challenges. The Defense Venture Summit, organized by Shift, fosters collaboration between technologists, founders, VCs, and military members. The summit showcased the growing interest in defense technology as an investable category. Military experience is highly valued in the technology sector, making it an opportune time for veterans to pursue careers in technology without needing to spend years getting an MBA.
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