Dangerous Failure: Killing the Defense Ventures Program
In his latest piece for War On the Rocks, Jake Chapman, dives into the repercussions of ending the Defense Ventures Program.
Recap: Defense in the Spotlight at SXSW 2024
USAF Education with Industry Fellow, Haley Spletzer, recaps SXSW 2024 and highlights the importance of gathering defense innovators.
The Merge Podcast: Norm Augustine, Military Tech Titan
In Episode 22 of The Merge, Jake Chapman and Mike Benitez interview defense legend, Norm Augustine, the first CEO of Lockheed Martin.
Recap: 2024 HBS+MIT Tech and NatSec Conference
Tip Myers and Haley Spletzer highlight the predominant themes from the 2024 HBS+MIT Technology and National Security Conference.
Making the Case for Building Defense First
Jake Chapman shares his thoughts on how building defense-first can accelerate growth with SIGNAL Media from AFCEA.
Securing Tomorrow at the Defense Ventures Summit
Haley Spletzer, Maddy Goncalves, and Todd Coulard reflect on the 2023 Defense Ventures Summit and call for senior leadership attendees.
Venture Math In Defense - Part II: Exits
Marque Ventures Managing Director, Jake Chapman, expands on the math behind defense investing for Part II covering exits in defense.
Venture Math in Defense - Part I: Investibility
Marque Ventures Managing Director, Jake Chapman, breaks down the math for venture capital investments in defense start-ups for Forbes.
Maintaining Democracy's Technological Edge
Marque Ventures team members reflect on the 2023 Stanford Technological Innovation and National Security Conference.
The Merge Podcast: Space Drugs and Hypersonics
In Episode 15 of The Merge podcast, Jake Chapman and Mike Benitez talk with Varda’s Co-founder, Delian Asparouhov.
The Merge Podcast: Budgeting for Defense
In Episode 13 of The Merge podcast, Jake Chapman, Mike Benitez, and Tim Nolan delve into the US military's annual budget.
The Perfect Tool for Scaling U.S. Defense Investment
Marque Defense Ventures Fellow, Bryce Mitchell, breaks down the role of the new Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) for The Cipher Brief.
The Merge Podcast: Lockheed Martin Ventures
In Episode 11 of The Merge podcast, Mike Benitez and Jake Chapman, sit down with Chris Moran from Lockheed Martin Ventures.
A Road Map to Deter China and Win in Ukraine
Marque Advisor, Joe Felter, alongside other thought-leaders, proposes a new model of DoD organization for Defense News.
Panic and partying reign at SXSW amid SVB’s collapse
Marque Director, Jake Chapman, shares his perspective on the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank at SXSW with NBC News.
The Merge Podcast: Ukraine One Year Later
In Episode 7 of The Merge podcast, Mike Benitez and Jake Chapman, are joined by Mike "Starbaby" Pietrucha to discuss the latest from Ukraine.
The Merge Podcast: Military Tech Spending Is Broken
In Episode 5 of The Merge podcast, Jake Chapman, Mike Benetiz, and Tim Nolan dig into military spending and innovation challenges.
The Merge Podcast: Nukes, Fusion, and ChatGPT
In Episode 3 of The Merge podcast, Jake Chapman, Mike Benitez, and Tim Nolan discuss Russian nukes, fusion technology, and TikTok.
The Merge Podcast: Venture, Tik Tok, and Dynamism
In the inaugural episode of The Merge podcast the hosts discuss the world of venture capital and national security.
Reliance On Dual-Use Technology Is A Trap
Marque Managing Director, Jake Chapman, details the dangers of relying on dual-use technology in defense for War on the Rocks.