EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 26 MIN
What’s Killing Defense Startups?
from Drone Wars · host Firestorm Studios
In this episode of the Drone Wars podcast, Alex Bock, Deep Tech Investor at Booz Allen Ventures, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his career in innovation and defense technology. From building jetpacks and tackling the "valley of death" in government acquisitions to driving advancements in autonomous systems, Alex shares hard-earned lessons on risk, adaptability, and collaboration.Dive into topics like modularity in defense, scaling drones for Indo-Pacific challenges, and how startups can navigate federal bureaucracy to deliver cutting-edge solutions. With firsthand insights into the intersection of entrepreneurship, defense, and venture capital, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone shaping or curious about the future of national security.Follow Alex Bock:Website: https://www.boozallen.com/?cid=CACAPRO-CALI-CAWE-Home&source=SNS-17780IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbockAbout Drone WarsThe Drone Wars Podcast serves the warfighters, builders and innovators who all share a common goal: get the best tech into the hands of those on the frontlines. Dan Magy, Co-Founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, explores all things defense and geopolitics with experts in the industry.
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In this episode of the Drone Wars podcast, Alex Bock, Deep Tech Investor at Booz Allen Ventures, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his career in innovation and defense technology. From building jetpacks and tackling the "valley of death" in government acquisitions to driving advancements in autonomous systems, Alex shares hard-earned lessons on risk, adaptability, and collaboration. Dive into topics like modularity in defense, scaling drones for Indo-Pacific challenges, and how sta...
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