In this episode, join Max and Brent Christiaens, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Seven Capital, as they dive into the transformative world of dual-use technology and artificial intelligence. Discover how innovations designed initially for defense reshape the commercial sector, driving cutting-edge advancements across industries.
Key Takeaways:
- Dual-Use Technology: From military innovations like drones and AI-driven cybersecurity to everyday applications, learn how these technologies reshape our lives and work.
- AI & Cybersecurity: Learn about AI's role in the defense and commercial sectors and how it's creating opportunities and challenges.
- Drone Technology: Explore how drones revolutionize military operations and commercial activities, from surveillance to infrastructure inspections.
- Innovation in Crisis: Understand how times of crisis accelerate technological progress, benefiting both defense and civilian sectors.
- Venture Capital's RoCapital provides insights into how venture capital is fueling the growth of dual-use technologies and Brent's apprBrent's Seven Capital's duCapital fund.
Guest Bio: Brent Christiaens is the Managing Partner at Seven Capital, a venture capital firm focused on dual-use technologies, blending defense and commercial applications. With a wealth of experience, Brent offers profound insights into the future of tech innovation and investment.
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:33 - Drone tech challenges & anti-drone solutions 05:08 - Biomedical tech: Exoskeletons & portable x-rays 09:03 - Drone & AI-focused projects 11:13 - Military & civilian drone uses 13:38 - Guiding startups & ethics in conflict zones 19:17 - Decision-making in a dual-use fund 26:07 - Startup challenges & experiences 31:20 - Funding advice for startups 38:06 - Investing in AI technologies 42:40 - User trust in AI 47:00 - Belgium as a tech hub 51:37 - Fostering a tech community in Belgium 54:06 - Future challenges & hopes for the next decade
Please tune in to explore how the future of AI and dual-use technology is shaping industries and our daily lives.
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