Online Event
The Future of War and Venture: Investing in Defense, Deterrence, & Dual-Use
Join Navy SEAL-turned-VC Larsen Jensen & serial founder Dan Magy as they discuss defense investing
Date
Oct 09, 2025
Time
02:00 am - 03:00 am
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National security is no longer the exclusive domain of governments — it is increasingly shaped by startups, entrepreneurs, and the venture capitalists who back them. Dual-use innovation, where technologies serve both commercial and defense applications, has become one of the most consequential areas of investment in the 21st century. Join us for an exclusive conversation with Larsen Jensen — Partner at Harpoon Ventures, former Navy SEAL, and Olympic swimmer — and Dan Magy, serial entrepreneur, exited founder, investor, and CEO of Firestorm, one of the leading defense technology companies in the United States.
What You'll Learn:
- How venture capital is transforming the future of defense and deterrence
- The opportunities and challenges of investing in dual-use startups
- Lessons from operating at the intersection of military, entrepreneurship, and investing
- Best practices on ethical defense investing
Featured Speakers:
- Larsen Jensen, Founder and General Partner at Harpoon Venture - Larsen Jensen is a Partner at Harpoon Ventures, specializing in early-stage investments in defense, dual-use, and deep-tech startups. A former Navy SEAL and Olympic swimmer, Larsen brings a unique perspective at the intersection of military operations, elite performance, and venture capital. His experience navigating high-stakes environments gives him a keen insight into identifying breakthrough technologies with both commercial and national security impact.
- Dan Magy, CEO of Firestorm - Dan Magy is a serial entrepreneur, exited founder, and investor, currently serving as CEO of Firestorm, one of the United States’ leading defense technology companies. With a track record of building and scaling startups, Dan combines operational expertise with a deep understanding of the defense sector. He advises founders and investors on strategy, innovation, and turning breakthrough ideas into mission-critical solutions.
- Ryan Micheletti, General Partner at The Veteran Fund - Ryan Micheletti is a venture capital investor and entrepreneur, currently serving as General Partner at The Veteran Fund and Head of Global Operations at the Founder Institute. Ryan brings over a decade of experience building, investing, and supporting startups worldwide, helping Founder Institute scale to a portfolio of 8,000 companies spanning over 100 countries.
This event is hosted by the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is a free, exclusive network of angels, VCs, accelerators, pre-seed, and seed investors interested in funding startups at the earliest stages. FIVN is run by the Founder Institute - the world's largest network of startup incubators and accelerators. To learn more about FIVN and apply for membership, visit FI.co/venture.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
The FI Venture Network is a free, exclusive network of angels, VCs, accelerators, pre-seed, and seed investors interested in funding startups at the earliest stages. FIVN is run by the Founder Institute - the world's largest network of startup incubators and accelerators. To learn more about FIVN and apply for membership, visit FI.co/venture.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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