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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 21 MIN

IQT Explains: The Defense Tech Boom

from The IQT Podcast · host IQT

Private capital is flowing into defense and national security startups, but will government systems keep pace?In this episode, A.J Bertone is joined by Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of NVCA, to discuss how nuanced policy issues can affect capital formation, why acquisition reform is critical for defense-focused entrepreneurs, and why the next few years may be especially important for turning investor momentum into real mission impact. 

Private capital is flowing into defense and national security startups, but will government systems keep pace?In this episode, A.J Bertone is joined by Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of NVCA, to discuss how nuanced policy issues can affect capital formation, why acquisition reform is critical for defense-focused entrepreneurs, and why the next few years may be especially important for turning investor momentum into real mission impact.

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