Neil Keegan

Caroline Hyde chats with Emily Harding, an expert in intelligence and national security at CSIS, and Neil Keegan, CEO of Marlin Spike, a VC in defense tech. They dive into the implications of the U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites, highlighting market reactions and the evolving defense landscape. The trio discusses the critical role of AI and military satellite technology, emphasizing the need for the U.S. defense sector to innovate and support startups addressing asymmetric threats. They also touch on rising cyber threats and new venture capital dynamics in defense.

Neil Keegan, co-managing partner and CEO of Marlinspike, discusses the future of defense innovation through private-public partnerships. Topics include the role of venture capital, the need for cutting-edge technologies in defense readiness, the impact of dual-use technologies, and SpaceX's role in revolutionizing defense innovation partnerships.