Building dual-use companies: Lessons from two tech founders
Dual-use technologies – serving both civilian and defense purposes – are reshaping how we think about innovation and impact. What happens when companies working in agtech and mobility start exploring defense applications as an additional path for their technology?
Emma Lönn (Acerni) and Jonas Nyvang (Stilfold) share their journeys, lessons, and the challenges of raising capital as dual-use companies.
Guests
Jonas NyvangStilfold - CEO
Emma LönnAcerna - CEO & Co-founder
Hosts
Camilla BergmanLoop Media - CEO & Founder
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