Daniel P. Driscoll, General Randy A. George, Gary Vaynerchuk, Harley Finkelstein, Delian Asparouhov, Will Ahmed, Adam Porter-Price, Jack Altman, David Haber, Alex at Hallow

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May 8, 2025

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General Randy A. George

Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of the Army, shares insights on modernizing military strategies and tech integration in defense. Delian Asparouhov highlights the interplay between venture capital and defense tech advancements. Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, explores the evolving entrepreneurship landscape and AI's influence. Will Ahmed discusses innovative health monitoring through Whoop. Gary Vaynerchuk dives into the creator economy and intellectual property, while Jack Altman focuses on investment strategies amid the booming AI market.

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INSIGHT

Army Modernization Challenges

The U.S. Army has contorted decision-making driven by politics rather than warfighting needs.
Modernization focuses on cutting obsolete systems, enabling repair, and pushing soldiers back to the field.

INSIGHT

Soldiers Embrace New Tech

American soldiers excel in intellectual curiosity and rapidly grasp new technology.
Soldiers innovate quickly when handed advanced tools like drones and autonomous systems.

ADVICE

Demand Scalable Military Solutions

Silicon Valley should push back against unnecessary military requirements to focus on scalable, affordable solutions.
Innovators must help build products that work for future wars, not just advanced but cost-ineffective tech.

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