defense-techsoftware-developmentprocurement
The Pentagon's Software Problem Isn't What You Think It Is
Defense software failures aren't about technology—they're about incentive misalignment between contractors, buyers, and users.
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Dual-Use Technology: The Investment Thesis That Actually Works
Why dual-use tech companies dominate defense venture returns and how to spot the real winners from the pretenders.
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Why Defense Primes Are Terrible Venture Partners (And What Startups Should Do Instead)
Defense contractors make poor strategic investors for startups despite deep pockets—here's why and what founders should prioritize instead.
· 4 min read
SBIRventure-capital
The SBIR-to-Series-A Pipeline Is Broken
SBIR grants fund early R&D. Venture capital funds scale. The gap between them is where defense tech startups go to die.
· 3 min read
venture-capitaldefense-tech
Why Traditional VCs Keep Getting Defense Tech Wrong
The venture capital playbook optimized for SaaS does not work in defense. Firms that do not adapt keep losing money or missing opportunities.
· 3 min read