How Tech Can Help Defend The US with Josh Wolfe




Village Global's Venture Stories show

Summary: Village Global's Solarpunk is a new podcast series about technology, space, and defense. We discuss how western society will use technology to adapt to the changing global landscape. We’re inspired by the theme of solarpunk — the mindset of what the planet will look like when humanity succeeds in solving major contemporary challenges through technology.<br><br>Josh Wolfe (@wolfejosh), co-founder and managing partner at Lux Capital, joins Lucas Bagno (@lucasbagnocv) and Ian Cinnamon (@IanCinnamon), investors at Village Global, to discuss:<br><br>- The problems that some of the leading companies working with the US government have been trying to solve.<br><br>- The threats that America faces today and how technology has been used by its adversaries against it.<br><br>- New domains where America is in conflict with other countries, including cyber, financial warfare, and space.<br><br>- The reinvigoration of space that has been led by SpaceX.<br><br>- Josh’s thoughts on polarization and tribalism in the US.<br><br>- What people who want to get involved in improving society should do to make a difference.<br><br>Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. <br><br>Check us out on the web at <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc" rel="noopener">www.villageglobal.vc</a> or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.<br><br>Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc/signup" rel="noopener">www.villageglobal.vc/signup</a>