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500 E 4th St.
Speakers
Tom Foldesi
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Meagan Metzger
Dcode
Sean Singleton
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Ryan Tseng
Shield AI Inc
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) spends billions of dollars every year on technology - far more than any Fortune 500 company. But before the Defense Innovation Unit, there was no easy way to work with the DoD on commercial terms. DIU has built a smooth, seamless procurement experience, akin to the private sector, to lower the barriers to entry for companies with the best commercial tech in the world. This initiative empowers small and innovative tech companies to bid on government contracts efficiently and effectively and provides broad access to a $100+ billion market. Hear directly from DIU and the companies that have successfully shipped product through this channel and learn how to unlock the world's biggest tech customer: DoD.
Primary Entry: Platinum Badge, Interactive Badge
Secondary Entry: Music Badge, Film Badge
Format: Panel
Event Type: Session
Track: Startups
Level: Advanced