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We’ll be down in San Diego this week for this Defense Salon on “Autonomous Systems Reshaping Global Defense.” Looking forward to a dynamic conversation around our evolving role in global security, how autonomy is reshaping how we project power, and how to get these systems to end-users

Last week we wrapped up an incredible Demo Week Event for our 2024-2025 Quest cohort- a huge congratulations to our Accelerator teams: Retinus, Honua Resources, Fourth State Communications, Namaka Algae (Valerie Harmon), TeleMedicX, MAVRIK INC, Rehydrate and our Innovators: EM Sektet (Ed Chen), Stealth (Andrew Bilan), Lumetec for successfully completing our program. This MAJOR milestone week included: ? Engaging with 1000+ government stakeholders at the prestigious Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference, where companies showcased their cutting-edge technology. ? Co-hosting a high-energy Networking Event with Aero X Ventures, bringing together 50+ leaders from government and industry. ? Culminating in formal pitch presentations at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox, where teams delivered months of hard work and innovation. Proud of what this cohort has accomplished—excited to see where they go next! The Quest Accelerator program is run in partnership with Hawaii Technology Development Corporation and led by the team Decisive Point. For more information please check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eSU99NjY

?? At Aero X Ventures, we don't just invest in #aerospace & #defense—we invest in the critical infrastructure that powers the entire ecosystem. "It's all about the picks and shovels," as our Managing Partner Kyle Mounts puts it in his latest profile. Our investment thesis is built on a simple truth: while others chase the next shiny drone or spacecraft, we're backing the foundational technologies that make them actually useful and valuable. Read the full profile to understand our methodology and why we believe the companies enabling "faster, safer, cheaper, smarter" operations will define the future of #defensetech. ?? Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gd82vcdz

Go Cyvl! Making ripples across a complex landscape ripe for innovation! Daniel Pelaez

Calling investors, innovators, government stakeholders who will be in Hawaii next week for the Pacific Operational Science and Technology Conference. Aero X Ventures and The Quest Accelerator in partnership with Hawaii Technology Development Corporation are hosting a Pau Hana after Day 1 of the Conference Spots are filling up! Secure yours today here: https://lu.ma/evm9wmef

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Join us for Pau Hana Pacific: National Security in Hawaii! Our General Partner Aaron Ishikawa will be attending the Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference alongside Jacqueline Blackburn and Laura Barnett from Decisive Point to co-host this exclusive networking event. Pau Hana Pacific brings together leaders in national security, defense innovation, investment, and government immediately following DAY One of the POST Conference. This event creates an ideal environment for building strategic relationships and exploring collaboration opportunities in the aerospace and defense ecosystem. Come say hi! RSVP here: https://lu.ma/evm9wmef

We're honored to be part of The Wharton School community and deeply value its continued support. "We are a testament to the strength of Wharton relationships and using what we learned in class to build financial businesses that are really thriving," says Aaron Ishikawa, WG'21. The power of community stands at the heart of venture capital, and the Wharton network continues to be instrumental in our growth at Aero X Ventures.

Check out Kyle Mounts’s podcast episode with FinStrat Management ??

?? The Pentagon's latest report reveals a stark reality: China's defense industrial base can now outpace U.S. production in critical areas. Yet at this pivotal moment, we're witnessing something remarkable: the most profound transformation in Aerospace & Defense since the 1960s. This time, the revolution isn't about hardware – it's about software and algorithms rewriting the rules of both commercial success and military advantage. Read our latest thoughts on this critical inflection point and what it means for the future of Deep Tech, National Security, and Defense. Wilder Systems Robots Seasats Privateer Space Vermeer Istari Digital Scylla Cyvl Aaron Ishikawa Kyle Mounts