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NEA's Aaron Jacobson on Robotics, AI Startups and Defense Innovation

NEA's Aaron Jacobson on Robotics, AI Startups and Defense Innovation

Update: 2025-08-18
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NEA partner Aaron Jacobson joins Sand Hill Road to discuss the next wave of robotics and AI — from warehouse automation and drone manufacturing to autonomous construction and defense innovation. Jacobson explains why the future of robotics isn’t humanoids but specialized machines that perform one task perfectly. He shares insights on startups like Outrider, Built Robotics, Second Front Systems, and Firestorm, and why he believes AI-driven intelligence and flexible manufacturing will reshape industries from green energy to national security.


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NEA's Aaron Jacobson on Robotics, AI Startups and Defense Innovation

NEA's Aaron Jacobson on Robotics, AI Startups and Defense Innovation

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