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America Builds

America Builds

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Episodes

40

Latest episode

Mar 2025

Language

EN-US

About the show

The America Builds podcast sits at the nexus of national security, technology, and venture capital. We highlight the brilliant operators and investors pushing the boundaries of frontier technology.

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March 3, 202534 min

039: Congressman Gabe Amo

Congressman Gabe Amo is the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 1st congressional district.Our conversation touches on public service and the importance of engaging with constituents, the unique story of Rhode Island, and the strategic significance of the "blue economy." We also get into national security, discussing the state of NATO, the implications of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the challenges posed by China, particularly regarding Taiwan.Outline02:43 The journey into public service05:24 Engaging with constituents11:01 Understanding the blue economy15:44 National security and the navy19:02 Insights from the Foreign Affairs Committee21:51 The importance of Ukraine24:53 The state of NATO28:07 Taiwan and China31:10 Personal reflections and recommendations

June 3, 2024Episode 951 min

038: Bilal Zuberi, Lux Capital

We are wrapping up season 3 of America Builds with Bilal Zuberi from Lux Capital.

May 21, 2024Episode 840 min

037: Sarah Adams, CIA Targeter

In this conversation, Sarah, a former CIA officer, discusses her experience in targeting and tracking terrorists. She shares insights from her book on Benghazi and explains the career trajectory of a targeter. Sarah highlights the importance of human intelligence and the challenges of using open source intelligence.

May 5, 2024Episode 725 min

036: Tess Hatch, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners

Tess Hatch is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners.

April 21, 2024Episode 649 min

035: Jon Pelson, China Expert

Jon Pelson is a China expert and the author of "Wireless Wars: China's Dangerous Domination of 5G and How We're Fighting Back."

March 31, 2024Episode 536 min

034: Fitness and National Security with Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit

Don Faul is the CEO of CrossFit and a USMC veteran. He has also held operating roles at Pinterest, Meta, and Google.

March 23, 2024Episode 440 min

033: John Gedmark, CEO and Co-Founder of Astranis

John Gedmark is the CEO and co-founder of Astranis, a satellite company.

March 17, 2024Episode 336 min

032: Steve Bowsher, President & CEO of In-Q-Tel

President and CEO Steve Bowsher describes the history and mission of In-Q-Tel, the original gangster of national security investing.

March 9, 2024Episode 237 min

031: Michael Easter, #1 NYT Bestselling Author of Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis

Michael Easter is the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. He has spent his career researching and writing about mental and physical health, performance, nutrition, fitness, mindset, toughness, the value of challenge and adventure, and much more.

March 3, 2024Episode 128 min

030: Josh Wolfe, Founder and Managing Director at Lux Capital

Josh Wolfe is the founder and Managing Director at Lux Capital.

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