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IQT Explains: The Importance of an Agile Arsenal, Part 1

Welcome back to The IQT Podcast. In this episode, Clayton Williams of IQT's London office speaks with Lorenz Meier, co-founder and CEO of Auterion, and Rob Rainhart, Auterion’s Chief Operating Officer. They explore the remarkable evolution of autonomous systems and drone technology — an area that’s rapidly reshaping the future of defense.

Catching Vibes and Vulns: The Future of AI Code Generation

While vibe coding allows individuals to generate code without any formal training, it also opens the aperture for a myriad of vulnerabilities that exist both within the generated code and in the broader ecosystem in which this code is executed.

Operationalizing Asymmetric Deterrence: Aligning Startups, Investors, and Government

Aligning the efforts of startups, investors, and government isn’t easy, but it’s more essential than ever in today’s security environment. Asymmetric deterrence isn’t just a strategic concept — it’s a call to action.

IQT Quarterly Recap – Spring 2025

As we transition from the chilly embrace of winter to the refreshing warmth of spring at IQT’s headquarters, it’s the perfect time to reflect on last quarter — our newest investments, insights from our technical and investment teams, and significant milestones.

IQT Explains: Asymmetric Deterrence

In this episode of "IQT Explains," we explore asymmetric deterrence — a strategic approach in modern defense that emphasizes quantity, innovation, and resilience over traditional firepower.

Scaling Asymmetric Deterrence

Discover how low-cost, high-scale tech is redefining defense. Read more about IQT's perspective on asymmetric deterrence in Part 2 of our blog series.
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IQT Explains: The Importance of an Agile Arsenal, Part 1

Welcome back to The IQT Podcast. In this episode, Clayton Williams of IQT's London office speaks with Lorenz Meier, co-founder and CEO of Auterion, and Rob Rainhart, Auterion’s Chief Operating Officer. They explore the remarkable evolution of autonomous systems and drone technology — an area that’s rapidly reshaping the future of defense.

Catching Vibes and Vulns: The Future of AI Code Generation

Dan Bocknek, Senior Technology Architect | Adrienne Lewis, Research Manager
While vibe coding allows individuals to generate code without any formal training, it also opens the aperture for a myriad of vulnerabilities that exist both within the generated code and in the broader ecosystem in which this code is executed.

Operationalizing Asymmetric Deterrence: Aligning Startups, Investors, and Government

Greg Shipley | Managing Director, IQT Munich
Aligning the efforts of startups, investors, and government isn’t easy, but it’s more essential than ever in today’s security environment. Asymmetric deterrence isn’t just a strategic concept — it’s a call to action.

IQT Quarterly Recap – Spring 2025

IQT’s Marketing Team
As we transition from the chilly embrace of winter to the refreshing warmth of spring at IQT’s headquarters, it’s the perfect time to reflect on last quarter — our newest investments, insights from our technical and investment teams, and significant milestones.

IQT Explains: Asymmetric Deterrence

In this episode of "IQT Explains," we explore asymmetric deterrence — a strategic approach in modern defense that emphasizes quantity, innovation, and resilience over traditional firepower.

Scaling Asymmetric Deterrence

Kevin Schaeffer, SVP, Technology | Sam McEntee, Senior Technology Architect | Sameer Punyani, Senior Director, Growth Partnerships | Kevin Wepasnick, Senior Technology Architect
Discover how low-cost, high-scale tech is redefining defense. Read more about IQT's perspective on asymmetric deterrence in Part 2 of our blog series.

What Trump should really do to secure critical minerals

Supporting innovative start-ups can help secure US mineral supplies.

IQT Quarterly Recap – Winter 2025

IQT’s Marketing Team
As we transition from the chilly embrace of winter to the refreshing warmth of spring at IQT’s headquarters, it’s the perfect time to reflect on last quarter — our newest investments, insights from our technical and investment teams, and significant milestones.

Is the Nuclear Industry Prepared for Disruption?

Madeline Hibbs-Magruder, Program Manager | Andrew Schwab, Senior Associate | Russ Ross, VP, Technology
In this blog, we explore how lessons from the commercial space industry's revitalization could be applied to reinvigorate the nuclear sector.

The Future of Conflict is Now: The Need for Asymmetric Deterrence

 Kevin Schaeffer | SVP, Advanced Systems
The rise of non-state actors, the proliferation of advanced technologies, and the blurring of traditional battle lines have ushered in an era of asymmetric warfare. Learn how startups can help secure the future of conflict.

America Needs a Sovereign Wealth Fund

Tech Dominance Requires Investment in the Private Sector

IQT Quarterly Recap – Fall 2024

IQT's Marketing Team
The first snow has fallen, and the air is brisk at our headquarters in Tysons, VA, which means it’s time to take a look back at IQT’s fall quarter.

IQT Explains: What's to Come with 6G Innovation

This episode will discuss the evolution from 1G to 5G and explore the exciting possibilities of 6G, including its role in digital transformation and advanced sensing capabilities.

Solving AI’s Bottlenecks – The Critical Role of Physical and Software Layers

Rita Waite, Partner | Esube Bekele, VP Technology | Abi Sivananthan, VP Technology
GPUs, TPUs, and ASICs are vital for training and running AI models, but the physical layer of AI infrastructure encompasses much more than raw compute power.

IQT Explains: Generative AI for Security

In this episode, we explore the transformative applications of generative AI across various industries, with a special focus on enhancing national security and cybersecurity.
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