Webinar
How $38 Billion in Defense Tech is Rewriting the Rules of War - and Venture Returns
Join Drew Wandzilak, Senior Associate at Alumni Ventures, for a timely conversation on the defense tech boom and its implications for venture investors.
With over $38 billion in venture funding pouring into the sector since 2020, a new wave of startups is transforming the way nations project power and defend their interests. This session will explore how technologies like autonomous systems, AI-enabled battlefield software, and resilient space infrastructure are driving both strategic advantage and outsized returns. Drew will walk through recent examples from AV’s portfolio, highlight the convergence of national security priorities and private innovation, and explain how investors can gain exposure to this rapidly evolving frontier.
Whether you’re a veteran investor or just defense-tech curious, this masterclass will provide critical insights into one of today’s most dynamic venture categories. Reserve your spot to understand how defense innovation is shaping the next decade of venture opportunity.
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Why Attend?
- HomeUnderstand why defense and dual-use technologies are attracting record levels of venture capital
- HomeLearn how Alumni Ventures evaluates and selects startups operating at the intersection of national security and deep tech
- HomeGain insights into real portfolio examples and how investors can participate in this opportunity-rich space
Alumni Ventures is America’s largest venture capital firm for individual investors.
About your presenter
Drew has worked in high-growth industries as both an investor and operator, focusing on how people and technology interact within organizations. As a long-time investor with Alumni Ventures, he has worked across multiple funds and internal initiatives. He has worked on National and State level political campaigns, focusing on Small Business and Entrepreneurial policy. Drew holds a BS from Northwestern University in Education and Social Policy, specializing in Learning & Organizational Development. He also served as an Ambassador for Northwestern’s Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and was recognized in Chicago Inno’s 25 under 25.