52. Policy as Code: Rewriting the Rules of Defense Innovation with Jacqueline Tame
May 7, 2024
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Jacqueline Tame, from SVDG and Playground Global, discusses the impact of venture capital on defense innovation, navigating government policies, AI in legal analytics, global tech advancements, and bridging Silicon Valley and Pentagon for national security.
Venture capital plays a crucial role in national defense innovation.
Tech deployment in government requires navigating complex policy intersections effectively.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Government Support for Emerging Tech Startups and VCs
Government support for emerging tech startups and VCs has significantly improved over the last five to seven years. Congress has been proactive in aligning incentives and pathways to foster ecosystem development, especially in defense and national security. The increased alignment aims to enhance the defense industrial base and national security innovation.
From Policy to Emerging Tech and Venture Capital
The guest speaker shares a background journey from the CIA to the defense intelligence agency, and later working on the Hill overseeing defense portfolios. With a foundation in policy, the speaker delved into emerging tech and national security. Implementing technology to navigate complex policy intersections proved crucial, leading to advancements in capability development within the defense sector.
Challenges and Opportunities in Government Tech Procurement
Government faces challenges in efficiently utilizing budget allocations, such as the Department of Defense's timely expenditure of funds. The saturated defense technology market requires discernment to identify serious long-term players among startups and investors. Collaboration between policymakers, industry stakeholders, and organizations like the Silicon Valley Defense Group can streamline government decision-making, creating incentives for sustained market participation and innovation.
Season 3, Episode 52. Today on 'All Quiet,' Tyler welcomes Jacqueline Tame, Executive Director at Silicon Valley Defense Group (SVDG) and Operating Partner at Playground Global, a pioneering venture capital firm specializing in deep tech. In a discussion that spans the intersection of technology, policy, and defense, Jacqueline shares her unique insights into the critical role of venture capital in national security. They delve into how non-dilutive funding and regulatory strategies can propel tech innovations from concept to deployment within government frameworks. Jacqueline discusses her groundbreaking work on GAMECHANGER at the DoD's Joint AI Center and her leadership in pioneering quantum computing initiatives at PsiQuantum. The conversation also covers the importance of bridging the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and Pentagon requirements, highlighting Jacqueline's pivotal role in fostering collaborations that enhance national security.
What’s Happening on the Second Front:
Examining the impact of venture capital on national defense innovations
Strategies for navigating government policies to fast-track tech deployment
The role of artificial intelligence in policy and legal analytics
Insights into global technological advancements and their implications for security