Shift5 was included in SVDG's NatSec100 2023. As outlined in its Emerging Tech Readiness article, venture-funded defense + dual-use startups offer three advantages to national security: speed, scale, and selection. Read their report here: ow.ly/bCBr50QbOtA

“It can be fast, cheap or good,” said Sam Gray of SVDG, who formerly worked in the Navy’s innovation office. “Pick two.” Read more in today's article on #Replicator from Defense News. defensenews.com/pentagon/2023/…

Save the date for "Glitter & Rage: The Realities of Defense Innovation," a full day of programming at Capital Factory, sponsored by Second Front Systems, March 11, 9am — 7:30pm CDT. Register here: ow.ly/oPfB50Qth7V

Disappointing that the Stanford University GSB denied the formation of a Stanford Defense Technology Club. After hosting a Tech & National Security conference this year, it’s clear the demand is there. linkedin.com/posts/evanszab…

SVDG is hosting SVDG Talks, "Executive Order on AI: A National Security Perspective". Make sure to tune in tomorrow! linkedin.com/events/svdgtal…

Join us live right now for a conversation about President Biden’s Executive Order on AI: linkedin.com/video/event/ur…

Defense Startups Risk Becoming ‘Failed Experiment’ Without More Pentagon Dollars • VCs have poured $100B in defense tech startups since 2021. • VC backed companies awarded <1% of $411B in DoD contracts in FY23 “If there is not a shift in the concentration of contracts still

SVDG West Coast Director Sarah Hess joined Kodiak’s Don Burnette, In-Q-Tel’s J.D. Englehart, and Marlinspike’s Neil Keegan for a fantastic discussion on the defense tech ecosystem at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business’ “Venture in the Capital” summit.

SVDG is excited to announce that Jacqueline Tame - a longtime Partner and new Executive Board Member - has been appointed Acting Executive Director of SVDG. linkedin.com/posts/silicon-…

SVDG’s West Coast Director Sarah Hess joined Federal News Network’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast this week. She covered leveraging innovative technologies for national security and the pursuit of emerging tech readiness. federalnewsnetwork.com/podcast/leader…

SVDG was excited to support Creative Defense Foundation's inaugural "Disruptors in the Desert" conference this past weekend in Palm Springs, California. Congresspeople, senior DOD leaders, and private sector innovators gathered to discuss creative disruption for our common defense.

“One prevailing theme was the inherent difficulty for startups in working with government entities, particularly the Department of Defense. Sarah Hess, West Coast Director of SVDG, pointed out the DOD's historical inefficiencies in procurement.” forbes.com/sites/heatherw…

Absolutely thrilled to announce that Impulse Space has been ranked on the 2024 NATSEC100 list by SVDG! 🚀🌌 Honored to be among the top national security-focused startups driving tech innovation and paving the way for the future of in-space transportation. 🌠✨