Beyond the Front Lines: Defending the Future in the Age of AI
Signals of TEDAI San Francisco and AIN Ventures present: Beyond the Front Lines: Defending the Future in the Age of AI
An intimate salon bringing together leaders in defense technology, dual-use AI, and strategic innovation to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming U.S. defense capabilities. Discuss the new frameworks accelerating military AI adoption, how dual-use companies are uniquely positioned to lead this shift, and why this convergence of defense and commercial AI is critical to maintaining strategic advantage.
Co-hosted with AIN Ventures, a pre-seed and seed-stage venture fund at the forefront of dual-use technology investment. AIN Ventures backs veteran-led startups and deep tech companies building infrastructure with applications across defense and commercial sectors.
Panelists (more to be announced soon):
Mark McQuade, Founder & CEO of Acree AI
Scott Frohman, Head of Defense Programs at Google
Maynard Holliday, CEO Strategic Technologies AI, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies
Colin Kahl, Senior Fellow, FSI/CISAC at Stanford University
What we'll explore:
Emerging frameworks for AI adoption in defense systems and security infrastructure
How dual-use companies are driving innovation across military and civilian applications
The evolving relationship between commercial AI development and defense technology
The role of venture capital in scaling breakthrough dual-use technologies
This is an invitation-only conversation with founders, operators, and investors shaping the future of defense AI.