Marque Launches the Bullets & Beans Podcast
San Francisco/Washington/Atlanta, September 11th, 2025 – Marque Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage defense and national security, announced the launch of Bullets & Beans, hosted by Managing Director Jake Chapman.
This new series seeks to enhance connections across all levels of the defense innovation community, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, and academics to accelerate the development of critical capabilities for American and Allied warfighters.
What to Expect from Bullets & Beans
Each episode delivers authentic, expert-driven conversations with investors, entrepreneurs, military leaders, and policymakers. Topics include:
Challenges for startups entering the defense sector
The evolving role of technology on the battlefield
Shifts in U.S. and Allied defense policy
Pathways for private capital to fuel innovation at speed
New episodes will be released monthly, offering audiences timely insights from the people building and backing the future of national security.
Beyond the Podcast: Real Connections, Real Impact
The Bullets & Beans platform extends beyond digital conversations with in-person coffee meet-ups hosted worldwide. These gatherings connect leaders across the defense and venture ecosystems to exchange ideas, share lessons, and build meaningful partnerships. By combining candid dialogue with face-to-face networking, Bullets & Beans cuts through bureaucracy to help leaders get real work done.
First Episode Available Now
The debut episode is live, featuring Matt Ocko, Co-Founder and Managing Director of DCVC, one of the world’s top deep tech venture firms. In this conversation, Matt and Jake explore the race for global dominance in artificial intelligence, drones, and autonomy.
Matt Ocko, Co-Founder of DCVC
About Marque Ventures
Marque Ventures is a venture capital firm backing early-stage founders at the intersection of technology and national security. Focused on delivering critical capabilities for the United States and its Allies, Marque combines deep venture expertise with real-world defense experience to accelerate innovation where it matters most.