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PoliticsAside: Military Readiness and Investment in National Defense
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Congressman Porter and Nathan Fiala had the unique opportunity to spend time with National Security and Emerging Critical Technology Consultant Mike MacKay. Along with 20-plus years as a marine, his service includes time at the Department of Defense and advising Defense Appropriations Chair Congressman Calvert and Senator Joni Ernst.
In this enlightening episode of PoliticsAside, we explore the importance of defense spending, the dangers of operating under a Continuing Resolution (CR) to our national security and the future of venture capital investment in defense technology.
Chapters
1. Venture Capital and National Security Funding (00:00:00)
2. International Relations and Funding for Countries (00:13:35)
3. Issues With Defense Innovation and Funding (00:21:25)
4. SBIR Funding Challenges and Importance (00:33:11)
5. Additional Conversations on Various Topics (00:39:20)
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