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Chip Walter, Managing Director at Marlinspike Partners

42 min · 19. Mai 2026
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In this episode we speak with Chip Walter, Partner at Marlinspike Partners, about his journey from the US Navy and CIA into venture capital. Chip shares how his experience across defence, intelligence, and innovation shaped his approach to investing, with a focus on technologies that deliver real impact to the warfighter. The conversation explores the rise of dual-use technology, why AI and autonomy are reshaping modern defence, and how venture capital plays a role in accelerating capability development. They also discuss common mistakes founders make when raising capital, what investors look for beyond technical strength, and why building the right team and funding strategy is critical to long-term success Thank you for listening to The Techne Connect Podcast - where we go behind the tech and ahead of the curve. But we don’t just share stories, we help build them. At Techne Talent, we connect ambitious people with opportunities across the very industries we feature. If you’re inspired by what you hear, speak to us today about where your skills could take you. 👉 Don’t miss an episode: Follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 📸 For behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram: @techne_talent 💼 Explore opportunities and connect with us on LinkedIn: Techne Talent Inspire your future. Plug into what’s next. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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