Securing Democracy Through Innovation

SVDG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit seeking to align and connect the people, capital, and ideas that will ensure allied democracies retain a durable techno-security advantage.

Initiatives

Webinar: SVDG Talks, “Mission Outcomes per Dollar”

SVDG recently held a webinar exploring a newly-released memo from the Department of the Navy’s Chief Technology Officer that outlines a mission-driven framework and announces that the Navy - led by PEO Digital - will adopt this industry best practice. Watch the webinar recording on either our website or LinkedIn page.

SVDG Announces Jacqueline Tame as Acting Executive Director

Jacqueline Tame - a longtime Partner and new Executive Board Member - has been appointed Acting Executive Director of SVDG. Jacqueline brings experience in both the private sector and government, including senior roles in the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and on the Hill.

Webinar: SVDG Talks, “Executive Order on AI: A National Security Perspective”

On Tuesday, January 23rd, SVDG held a webinar discussion exploring the national security implications of President Biden’s recent Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence.

SVDG 2023 Annual Report

Our Annual Report encapsulates the initiatives and strides we've made in the past twelve months. From the inaugural NatSec100 that spotlighted industry trailblazers, to policy salon dinners and webinars that sparked meaningful dialogue, each effort was taken with a commitment to ensuring the US and our allies achieve a durable techno-security advantage.

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Our Mission

Create the nexus of pioneering ideas, people, and capital that will unlock new sources of innovation for national security and power the digital evolution of the defense industrial base.

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Emerging Technology Readiness

At its core, Emerging Tech Readiness promotes the development of an ecosystem that ensures national security (NatSec) leaders are always equipped to rapidly respond to urgent operational needs by being connected to and able to source new tech from the entrepreneurial sector, leveraging a mix of public and private finance.

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