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Brian Streem on Building a Startup in Ukraine

Brian Streem on Building a Startup in Ukraine

Update: 2024-08-27

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Brian Streem joins Patrick Blumenthal (@PatrickJBlum) to discuss building his startup in Ukraine and his thoughts on the conflict. Some highlights:

Brian's company Vermeer and its vision-based navigation system for GPS-denied environments
Brian's journey from film production and drone cinematography to defense technology
The impact of Russian electronic warfare on GPS-dependent systems
Why Brian decided to move to Ukraine to work on the ground
The challenges and opportunities of developing defense technology in an active war zone
Differences between US and Ukrainian defense tech entrepreneurs
The balance between innovation and immediate battlefield needs in Ukraine
Brian's perspective on the importance of the Ukraine conflict and its global implications

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Brian Streem on Building a Startup in Ukraine

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