Paradigm Shift: Is the VC Industry Reconsidering Defence Tech? w/ Brad Lunn, Benjamin Wolba, Matiss Neimanis & Benjamin Bathke | TechChill Riga'23

Military technology has long been taboo among startup investors. However, as security and defence have risen to the forefront, the past year has driven more interest in new technology in the field and signalled more openness from investors to look into companies in the sector, especially dual-use hardware such as drones and cybersecurity. This panel discussion will explore the reasons behind this trend, its potential implications, and the challenges and opportunities for startups and VCs in this sector. Speakers: 🔸Brad Lunn, Managing Director -- Strategic Finance at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 🔸Benjamin Wolba, Investor at Lunar Ventures 🔸Matiss Neimanis, Managing Partner at Buildit Accelerator Moderator: 🔸Benjamin Bathke, Entrepreneurial journalist at Deutsche Welle & freelance The panel discussion was a part of TechChill 2023 the leading Baltic tech and startup event, held on April 26-28, 2023. The event brought together aspiring startups, international investors, innovative corporations, tech enthusiasts, and inspirational minds from around the world to share their stories and insights. Find out more: 📍Riga https://www.techchill.co/ 📍Milano https://www.techchillmilano.co/