The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast

The fourth annual Hill and Valley Forum brings together Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill to strengthen public-private partnerships for American technological leadership, featuring speakers discussing the need to rebuild America's competitive edge against global adversaries in fields like AI, aerospace, and manufacturing. Follow on X:  @jacobhelberg (Jacob Helberg)  @cgarrett_15 (Christian Garrett)  @zebulgar (Delian Asparouhov) Subscribe to The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast: ⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HillValleyForum⁩⁠⁠  Apple:⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hill-valley-forum-podcast/id1692653857⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/39s4MCyt1pOTQ8FjOAS4mi⁠⁠ Timestamps:  (0:00) Intro  (0:13) Christian Garrett's opening remarks on rebuilding bridges between Silicon Valley and government  (2:42) Delian Asparouhov on U.S. technological advantages and challenges vs. adversaries, particularly China  (6:17) Jacob Helberg on the forum's growth and America's reindustrialization revolution  (11:54) Introduction of Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses the critical importance of energy dominance to American technological leadership, particularly in the AI arms race against China, highlighting the need for increased domestic electricity production, critical minerals development, and sustainable resource management on federal lands. Follow on X: @SecretaryBurgum (Doug Burgum) Subscribe to The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast: ⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HillValleyForum⁩⁠  Apple:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hill-valley-forum-podcast/id1692653857 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/39s4MCyt1pOTQ8FjOAS4mi⁠ Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:08) Opening gratitude and background of Doug Burgum's career in tech (2:17) Discussion of AI's transformative impact and policy implications (3:32) The connection between energy production and winning the AI arms race with China (9:50) Analysis of America's electricity challenges compared to China's aggressive energy expansion (16:57) Proposals for critical minerals development, including sovereign risk insurance and federal investment (20:44) Vision for sustainable resource management on federal lands to generate revenue and strengthen the economy (23:13) Closing

Senator Bill Hagerty shares his optimistic vision for American technological and economic leadership, outlining the Trump administration's strategy to counter China's unfair trade practices through tax cuts, deregulation, energy dominance, and balanced trade policies, while also highlighting forthcoming legislation to support cryptocurrency innovation. Follow on X: @SenatorHagerty (Bill Hagerty) Subscribe to The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast:⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HillValleyForum⁩⁠ Apple:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hill-valley-forum-podcast/id1692653857⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/39s4MCyt1pOTQ8FjOAS4mi⁠ Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:08) Opening remarks and acknowledgment of forum founders (0:55) Message of optimism about America's innovative potential (1:34) Discussion of China's unfair trade practices and intellectual property theft (3:22) Trump administration's economic plans including tax cuts and jobs act extension (4:51) Benefits of deregulation for American businesses (4:57) Energy dominance strategy and its economic and geopolitical advantages (6:02) Explanation of trade and tariff initiatives to rectify imbalances (7:45) Introduction of the Genius Act to support cryptocurrency innovation (8:34) Closing remarks on America's innovative capacity and leadership potential (9:21) Closing

Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies and author of 'The Technological Republic', shares his insights on the crucial intersection of AI and Western values. He passionately argues for America's imperative to win the AI arms race while outlining the organizational principles that propelled Palantir forward. Karp addresses the importance of moral convictions and belief systems in business success, especially in navigating complex technology markets, and emphasizes the vital role of open dialogue in public discourse.

Oracle CEO Safra Catz discusses the company's commitment to supporting U.S. national security, describing Oracle's longstanding relationship with intelligence agencies, their principled stance on moral issues like refusing to operate in China and supporting Israel, and how AI technologies must be leveraged to maintain America's competitive advantage against adversaries. Follow on X: @SafraCatz (Safra Catz) @jacobhelberg (Jacob Helberg)  Subscribe to The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast: ⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HillValleyForum⁩⁠  Apple:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hill-valley-forum-podcast/id1692653857⁠  Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/39s4MCyt1pOTQ8FjOAS4mi⁠  Timestamps:  (0:00) Intro  (0:10) Oracle's role in defending Western values and supporting the U.S. government  (1:30) Examples of Oracle staying true to its moral compass, including decisions about China and supporting Israel (4:11) Discussion on how the U.S. government can leverage AI to defend against foreign threats  (6:12) Perspective on America's potential new golden age following the recent election  (7:40) Technology first principles from Oracle that government can draw inspiration from  (9:46) Closing remarks

Jensen Huang, the visionary CEO of NVIDIA, dives into the transformative power of AI factories, where electricity becomes computational intelligence. He explains how AI represents a significant industrial revolution, promising to reshape manufacturing and create new jobs. Huang also discusses the need for the U.S. to enhance its AI competencies to thrive globally. With insights on digital twins and the future of AI-enabled robotics, he forecasts that in just a few years, robots will integrate seamlessly into daily life, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to manufacturing.

Brian Schimpf, co-founder and CEO of Anduril, and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz dive into the pressing need for reform in defense procurement. Schimpf champions free market competition to enhance the U.S. defense industry, emphasizing accountability and innovative manufacturing. Waltz discusses how the tech sector can collaborate with defense, especially in light of China's military advancements. They explore the need for the U.S. to modernize its defense strategy and the stakes of falling behind in critical technologies.

In a video address to the Hill and Valley Forum, Taiwan's representative emphasizes the strategic importance of Taiwan-US partnership across three key areas: national security, industrial manufacturing capabilities, and AI leadership, highlighting how Taiwan's resilience and technological ecosystem can contribute to rebuilding America's industrial base and maintaining technological superiority in an increasingly contested global environment. Follow on X: @bikhim (Hsiao Bi-Khim) Subscribe to The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast:⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HillValleyForum⁩⁠ Apple:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hill-valley-forum-podcast/id1692653857⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/39s4MCyt1pOTQ8FjOAS4mi⁠ Timestamps: (0:00) Opening (0:15) Introduction and greeting from Taiwan (0:35) Taiwan's importance as a resilient partner to the United States (1:01) First key area: Taiwan's security as global security and defense initiatives (2:59) Second key area: Taiwan's contribution to American industrial comeback (3:54) Third key area: Taiwan as a partner in AI leadership (4:55) Conclusion on Taiwan's resilience, values, and call for partnership (6:07) Closing

In this panel discussion at the Hill and Valley Forum, leaders from the commercial space industry and government discuss America's space superiority, with SpaceX's Tim Hughes highlighting the transformative impact of reusable rockets, Congressman George Whitesides emphasizing the need for acquisition reform and risk tolerance, and former Space Force executive Bucky discussing how economic power in space is essential for military power in space. Follow on X: @gtwhitesides (George Whitesides) @zebulgar (Delian Asparouhov) Subscribe to The Hill & Valley Forum Podcast:⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HillValleyForum⁩⁠ Apple:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hill-valley-forum-podcast/id1692653857⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/39s4MCyt1pOTQ8FjOAS4mi ⁠Timestamps: (0:00) Preview (0:24) Applause and introduction by moderator Delian (1:22) Discussion on the current state of commercial space activities (3:23) SpaceX's Tim Hughes on Starship development and reusability (5:30) Congressman Whitesides on bringing space industry perspective to Congress (9:27) Bucky on space as a contested domain and military strategy (12:33) Whitesides on defense acquisition reform and regulatory challenges (15:27) Tim Hughes explaining the meaning of "commercial" in space industry (18:55) Bucky on procurement process reform and agile development (20:08) Whitesides on risk tolerance and development challenges in government (22:01) SpaceX's biggest challenges as a rapidly growing space company (23:38) Panel discussion on America's goals for the Moon and Mars (25:20) Closing remarks

In this engaging discussion, Senator Joni Ernst, a U.S. Senator focused on government efficiency, teams up with Eric Glyman, CEO of Ramp, a finance automation platform, and tech leader Keith Rabois. They explore the shocking misuse of taxpayer funds, tackling issues like federal payment tracking failures and remote work abuse. Ernst highlights the need for adopting advanced commercial technologies to enhance efficiency, while Glyman reveals how modern financial systems can prevent inappropriate spending. Together, they envision a smarter, leaner government that saves taxpayer dollars.