America Builds
America Builds
America Builds
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.
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. Outline 02:43 The journey into pu...
Mar 3, 2025
34 min
038: Bilal Zuberi, Lux Capital
We are wrapping up season 3 of America Builds with Bilal Zuberi from Lux Capital.
Jun 3, 2024
51 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 21, 2024
40 min
036: Tess Hatch, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
Tess Hatch is a Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners.
May 5, 2024
25 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."
Apr 21, 2024
49 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.
Mar 31, 2024
36 min
033: John Gedmark, CEO and Co-Founder of Astranis
John Gedmark is the CEO and co-founder of Astranis, a satellite company.
Mar 23, 2024
40 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.
Mar 17, 2024
36 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.
Mar 9, 2024
37 min
030: Josh Wolfe, Founder and Managing Director at Lux Capital
Josh Wolfe is the founder and Managing Director at Lux Capital.
Mar 3, 2024
28 min
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