Eric Volmar

Teaching lead at the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford and former chief strategy officer for the U.S. Office of Strategic Capital; focuses on connecting defense, academia, and entrepreneurship to accelerate deep-tech innovation and blended capital approaches.

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Nov 24, 2025 • 49min

Eric Volmar (Stanford University) - A New Entrepreneurship Playbook

In this engaging discussion, Eric Volmar, teaching lead at Stanford's Gordian Knot Center, shares his insights on the evolution of entrepreneurship. He highlights the transition from internet software to deep tech, emphasizing the need for new playbooks that address longer timelines and higher capital demands. Volmar explores the renewed government role in tech investment and the importance of blended capital models. He also encourages student innovators to adapt their strategies to navigate this complex landscape, merging technology with policy for national security.

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