Reframing Risk & Innovation in Defense with Larsen Jensen
Description
This week, Ryan is joined by Larsen Jensen, two-time Olympian, former Navy SEAL, and founder of Harpoon Ventures, to explore the rapidly-changing landscape of defense tech investing. Larsen dives into the necessity of reframing risk, the resurgence of American entrepreneurship, and the key to succeeding as a defense startup. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on navigating the DoD landscape, the importance of government procurement expertise, and the mindset and cultural shifts needed to become a defense leader.
TIMESTAMPS:
(4:39 ) Larsen’s journey from Olympian to Navy SEAL
(9:07 ) How to reframe risk for better defense tech investments
(12:19 ) Why military struggles to adopt new technology
(14:48 ) Warfare has changed and the US is behind
(19:36 ) Is selling to Uncle Sam intimidating?
(20:55 ) Why Silicon Valley is shifting its focus to national security
(24:21 ) The future of defense tech market
(30:44 ) Why Government DNA is vital to investment success
LINKS:
Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/
Follow Larsen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsen-jensen/
CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/
Tradewinds: https://www.tradewindai.com/
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