Initiatives
SVDG Presents: The challenge of ATOs when scaling in DOD
Whether you’re a software company entering the federal market or a government leader responsible for making sure your team has the best tools to accomplish their mission, the Authority to Operate (ATO) process can be a critical enabler, or a massive roadblock.
Join Silicon Valley Defense Group and Second Front Systems as we host an open conversation about the current state of ATOs and the implications it has for stakeholders across the software acquisition landscape. Register here.
Harnessing AI to Advance National Security
During this exclusive six-hour event, “Harnessing AI to Advance National Security,” SVDG and our partners at the Naval War College Foundation (NWCF) will assemble leaders from the business, technology, academic and defense sectors to raise awareness and discuss national security considerations presented by advances in AI. Registration is now open.
SVDG Presents: Taking the Vital Signs of the Defense Industrial Base
How strong is America's Defense Industrial Base (DIB) today? Where is it headed? How will trends in the DIB affect the venture ecosystem? How will economic drivers affect our national security? To explore the the debate over these crucial economic and military issues, Silicon Valley Defense Group (SVDG) is teaming up with NDIA to host a virtual event featuring the authors of the Vital Signs report.
VC for Defense Event
On July 20th, 2021, the Silicon Valley Defense Group convened leaders from traditional VC, corporate venture, and government-funded efforts to discuss how the Department of Defense and Defense Industrial Base can better leverage the venture community. The event was held at Stanford University, in partnership with the Gordian Knot Center for Innovation and National Security. A small group, consisting of members of both the venture community and Stanford’s academic community, was invited to attend the event in person. The event was also broadcasted via Zoom for the public as well.
