Let’s be honest, it’s been a tough week. But let’s use some spare brain cycles to reflect on defense tech, AI in Canada and alternative investments. — Anna
Time for defense
Just two weeks ago, I mused on the fact that defense tech is no longer a taboo for VCs or for top tech talent. It is too early to tell how long the Israel-Hamas war that started after last weekend’s atrocities against civilians may last, but it is likely to make democracies’ need for defense tech even clearer.
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