Building physical tech is back in fashion thanks to AI, robotics, and defense
Equity · TechCrunch, Rebecca Bellan, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, Sean O'Kane, Theresa Loconsolo
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Show Notes
This week on Equity Wednesday, Rebecca Bellan is joined by Louis, co-founder of America's Frontier Fund, to discuss the pressing trends in tech innovation. From robotics and AI reshaping manufacturing to Silicon Valley's embrace of defense technology, plus Louis shares his main predictions for 2025.
Listen tot he full episode for a deeper conversation on:
- Silicon Valley's deep roots in defense tech
- The advantages and challenges facing founders seeking government contracts rather than VC funding
- The role startups play in shifting American leadership from the digital world back into physical manufacturing
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