Episode 52: Innovation in Defense Tech- Key Insights for Entrepreneurs and Emerging Leaders with Rahul Singh
Tue Mar 04 2025
Hey everyone! Welcome back to Student Entrepreneur 101!
Tune in to this episode to hear from Rahul Singh, Managing Partner at Dual Use Ventures and Chief Growth Officer at defense tech startup: Hybron Technologies.
Rahul started his career in the Marine Corps and then went on to earn degrees from UCLA and USC. He’s worked at Amazon identifying innovation at the corporate level and he’s worked at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) connecting defense ecosystems with technology startups, VC's, and university research in Southern California.
If you're ready to launch your career in defense innovation, our conversation is packed with the actionable insights you need to get started.
Tune in to our conversation and listen to Rahul share key insights on:
- Dual-use technology and the defense tech investment landscape
- Key challenges and opportunities that dual-use startups face- how to avoid common pitfalls and Rahul’s take on winning startup strategy in today’s defense tech ecosystem
- Why engaging mission partners early and often is critical to a startup’s success
- The importance of finding your champions when engaging with different government organizations
- The role of universities in defense innovation
And more!
This episode is your ultimate guide to navigating the defense tech industry, building key relationships, and transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions. Let's dive right in!
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to Student Entrepreneur 101! Tune in to this episode to hear from Rahul Singh, Managing Partner at Dual Use Ventures and Chief Growth Officer at defense tech startup: Hybron Technologies. Rahul started his career in the Marine Corps and then went on to earn degrees from UCLA and USC. He’s worked at Amazon identifying innovation at the corporate level and he’s worked at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) connecting defense ecosystems with technology startups, VC's, and university research in Southern California. If you're ready to launch your career in defense innovation, our conversation is packed with the actionable insights you need to get started. Tune in to our conversation and listen to Rahul share key insights on: - Dual-use technology and the defense tech investment landscape - Key challenges and opportunities that dual-use startups face- how to avoid common pitfalls and Rahul’s take on winning startup strategy in today’s defense tech ecosystem - Why engaging mission partners early and often is critical to a startup’s success - The importance of finding your champions when engaging with different government organizations - The role of universities in defense innovation And more! This episode is your ultimate guide to navigating the defense tech industry, building key relationships, and transforming bold ideas into real-world solutions. Let's dive right in!