
Ali Perez on Lockheed Martin Ventures, innovation, and startup collaboration in emerging tech | E29
Jack Crawford explores Lockheed Martin Ventures with Ali Perez, focusing on their role in startup support and innovation investments. They discuss the requirements for startup engagement, AI developments, and security implications. The conversation shifts to the post-election landscape and internal advocacy for startups at Lockheed. Ali shares insights on VC collaborations, strategies for government-targeted startups, and offers tech trend predictions. The episode concludes with professional development advice in venture capital and closing remarks.
Key Points
- Lockheed Martin Ventures focuses on dual-use technologies that have both commercial and defense applications, covering areas like AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and advanced materials.
- Lockheed Martin Ventures offers significant value beyond capital by providing technical expertise, co-development resources, and facilitating purchase orders to help integrate startups into their ecosystem.
- AI's future lies in its practical applications to solve complex problems, with particular interest in areas like AI at the edge and federated learning for enhanced security and efficiency.
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