Alex Harstrick
Co-founder of an early-stage venture firm focused at the intersection of defense tech and commercial startups, with prior service in special operations and strategic acquisitions at the Pentagon and experience leading investment activities.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 51min
Alex Harstrick & Jonathan Bronson, Co-Founders – J2 Ventures (EP.70)
Jonathan Bronson, former D.E. Shaw pro turned infrastructure and private equity investor. Alex Harstrick, ex-special-operations strategist who led Pentagon acquisitions. They discuss launching a dual-use defense and commercial VC, the grind of early SPV fundraising, choosing service providers and ops, cutting low-signal LP meetings, and using ODD feedback as free consulting.
