In this episode of the Drone Wars podcast, Alex Bock, Deep Tech Investor at Booz Allen Ventures, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his career in innovation and defense technology. From building jetpacks and tackling the "valley of death" in government acquisitions to driving advancements in autonomous systems, Alex shares hard-earned lessons on risk, adaptability, and collaboration.

Dive into topics like modularity in defense, scaling drones for Indo-Pacific challenges, and how startups can navigate federal bureaucracy to deliver cutting-edge solutions. With firsthand insights into the intersection of entrepreneurship, defense, and venture capital, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone shaping or curious about the future of national security.

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About Drone Wars

Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.