// OUR MISSION
Building the Future of
National Security.
// UPCOMING EVENT
Defense Tech Conference
Join Leaders, Operators, and innovators shaping the future of defense technology.
Real missions. Real impact.
San Francisco, California
Wednesday, Nov 4
Defense Tech Conference is a mission-driven summit designed for founders building with purpose, and for the government and investors who support them.
Highlight early- and growth-stage defense tech and dual-use startups.
Equip founders with the insights, access, and community to succeed in defense innovation.
Foster public-private collaboration.
//CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Hear from founders, investors, operators, and defense leaders shaping the future of national security innovation.
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Ian Kalin
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Grant Demaree
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Cameron McCord
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Alex Harstrick
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Lenore Karafa
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John Price
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Andrew Dimitruk
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Margaret Roth
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Owen West
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Arlon Smith
U.S. Marine Colonel
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Sam Spencer-Pittman
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Matt Cox
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Adam Warmoth
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Dan Austin
// PITCH TO US
Apply to Pitch at Defense
Tech Conference
A select group of founders will be invited to participate in Frontline Founders: Live Pitches & Expert Feedback, where they will present their companies and receive live feedback from investors, operators, and defense innovation leaders.
If you are building a defense tech or dual-use company and would like to be considered, please complete the application below. Selected applicants will be contacted directly.
You've developed a groundbreaking technology that matters.
Curated Access
Connect directly with investors focused on the defense and security sector.
Accelerated Due Diligence
Use our standardized, sector-specific profiles to streamline the vetting process.
Strategic Alignment
Find partners who understand government contracting, regulatory pathways, and long-term security roadmaps.
// FOUNDER SUPPORT
Defense Tech Office Hours
We Offer office hours and a dedicated San Francisco workspace to help Defense Startup Founders and Veteran Entrepreneurs.
// FOR INVESTORS
Source validated defense opportunities with unprecedented efficiency.
Finding the next game-changing defense or dual-use company is complex. We provide a vetted pipeline of companies ready for growth. Maximize your return while fortifying national interests. Access new startups, strong leadership, and market-ready solutions.
Contact us at leaders@contextvc.com
if you’d like to join the Defense Tech Investor Coalition
Secure Your Mission's Funding.
Apply for access and get matched with aligned investors.