a16z Podcast a16z Podcast: Government, Startups, & Innovation -- with U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
Apr 25, 2015
Ash Carter, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, shares his insights on the evolving partnership between Silicon Valley and the Department of Defense. He critiques GPS vulnerabilities and proposes new, integrated systems for greater accuracy. Carter discusses the role of the Defense Department as a major technology buyer and the challenges startups face when contracting with the government. He emphasizes the need for innovation through experimental approaches and stronger connections between developers and users in defense, particularly to bolster cybersecurity.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Innovation: The Role of Technology in Defense and Commercial Ecosystems
01:43 • 2min
Navigating Bureaucracy: The Defense Department's Role in Technology Innovation
03:52 • 2min
Fostering Innovation Through Experimental Approaches
06:15 • 2min
Bridging Innovators and Users in Defense
08:21 • 7min