Natasha Ahmed

Epirus builds directed energy and power management systems to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

Raised $287,631,878.00 from 8VC, Piedmont Capital Investments, Broom Ventures, Gaingels, Red Cell Partners, Bedrock, EPIQ Capital Group, I Squared Capital, Parkwood and General Dynamics Land Systems.

Space Force Association is a non-profit organization that professional military and aerospace education services.

Gecko Robotics is an AI and robotics technology company that provides robotics and inspection services for industrial applications.

Raised $222,126,888.00 from US Innovative Technology Fund, Leblon Capital, Founders Fund, XN, Mark Cuban, XYZ Venture Capital, Joe Lonsdale, Drive Capital, Gokul Rajaram and Founders Fund.

Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company that aims to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Raised $1,073,144,999.00 from Cacti.

Shift5 is a cybersecurity company that provides hardware and software solutions to defend operational technology (OT) platforms.

Raised $105,500,000.00 from Booz Allen Ventures, Moore Strategic Ventures, JetBlue Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures, Insight Partners, J. Hunt Holdings and General Advance.

NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace.