Returning to the stage for Nexus 23, Andreessen Horowitz co-founder Marc Andreessen and Applied Intuition Co-Founder Qasar Younis discuss top-of-mind issues in Silicon Valley, how AI and large language models will influence national security and defense, and lessons for founders looking to work with the Department of Defense.

Non-traditional defense contractors and startups are driving the development of the most cutting-edge capabilities needed to deter and, if necessary, prevail in conflict. Bridging the gap between industry and the national security ecosystem will prove essential to our national security. In this panel, Justin Lynch, Michael D. Brasseur, Zachary Mears, Don Burnette, and Mandy Long discuss lessons learned from ongoing experiments with commercial capabilities, why bridging the gap is important, and a path forward to strengthen ties between industry and the warfighter.

James "Hondo" Geurts, Former Undersecretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, sets up the warfighter-focused segment of Nexus 23.