Raj M. Shah

Christopher Kirchhoff, former special assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Raj M. Shah, managing partner of Shield Capital, explore the intersection of technology and warfare. They discuss the Pentagon's efforts to collaborate with Silicon Valley to modernize military operations. Key topics include the historical tech gap, new contracting models for startups, and the challenges of integrating consumer technologies in defense. The duo also highlights the implications of using commercial tech and autonomous systems in military strategies.

Raj M. Shah, a tech entrepreneur and former director at the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit, and Christopher Kirchhoff, founder of the Pentagon’s Silicon Valley office, delve into the military-industrial complex. They tackle the lag between military and civilian tech, emphasizing the potential of collaborations with Silicon Valley. Raj and Christopher discuss the rise of drones in warfare, the bureaucratic hurdles in military contracts, and the need for modernization. They also express optimism about young innovators driving change in military technology.