Inside Ukraine’s Defense Revolution with Perry Boyle of Mitts Capital

In this eye-opening episode, Perry Boyle, former hedge fund exec turned wartime innovator, shares how he's channeling decades of Wall Street experience into building Ukraine’s defense tech ecosystem through Mitts Capital. From launching an accelerator in Kyiv to investing in AI-powered drone startups, Perry dives deep into how modern war is driving rapid tech advancement—and why Ukraine is the unexpected epicenter of innovation. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in startups, defense, AI, and how to make a global impact using systems and strategy.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 - Intro to the Future Proofed Podcast00:37 - Meet Perry Boyle & his Wall Street background02:00 - Founding Thomas Weisel Partners03:00 - Transition to SAC Capital and hedge fund leadership04:30 - Why Perry decided to go to Ukraine after retirement05:45 - Founding Mitts Capital and building a defense tech accelerator07:15 - Investing in Ukrainian drone and AI startups08:50 - Challenges of Western capital in wartime Ukraine10:10 - Differences between NATO & Ukraine defense innovation14:00 - Emerging tech in warfare: AI & drone guidance systems17:00 - Optical, infrared, and celestial navigation tech19:00 - AI simulations for war strategy and geopolitical modeling23:00 - Use of AI in equity research and financial modeling28:00 - The real ROI: time as your most precious asset30:00 - Pitching Ukraine’s tech to other countries like Mexico35:00 - How AI enhances productivity, decision-making, and meetings37:30 - Final thoughts and the future of Ukraine’s tech ecosystemIf you're as inspired by Perry Boyle's story as we are, be sure to follow the groundbreaking work happening at Mitts Capital — the leading private investor in Ukraine's defense tech space. Mitts Capital is accelerating dual-use technology startups through its Kyiv-based accelerator, investing in AI, drone systems, and next-gen military innovations. Whether you’re an investor, tech founder, or just someone who believes in future-proofing freedom, now is the time to support bold innovation in a place that needs it most.👉 Visit mittscapital.com to learn more, get involved, or explore partnership opportunities.#FutureProofed #PerryBoyle #UkraineTech #DefenseInnovation #AI #MittsCapital #Drones #EmergingTech #StartupAccelerator #WallStreetToWarfare #UkraineStartups #VentureCapital #MilitaryTech #Automation #GenerativeAI #PodcastClipshttps://valeogrowth.com/