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June 18th
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Built for a New Era of Defense Technology
Ethan Thornton founded Mach Industries as a teenager with an ambitious vision: rethink defense systems for the modern battlefield. Now one of the most closely watched startups in the sector, Mach is developing next-generation platforms focused on autonomy, manufacturing, and national security. Thornton will discuss building a hardtech company at speed, the changing defense-tech landscape, and why a new generation of founders is entering the arena.
Backing the Next Frontier of Physical AI
Delian Asparouhov, partner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda Space Industries, has built a reputation for backing ambitious companies operating at the edge of science, manufacturing, and national infrastructure. Joined by Saif Khawaja of Shinkei Systems, the conversation explores how advances in AI, robotics, and automation are reshaping the physical world. Together, they discuss what it takes to move breakthrough technologies from concept to deployment at scale.
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