The second quarter of 2022 brought a series of new stories to the U.S. VC ecosystem, with initial narratives revolving around inflation concerns and the tightening monetary environment.

NVCA convened VCs from across the country to discuss innovative solutions that will focus the power of the U.S. startup ecosystem on making our nation more secure.

Why it matters: Better relations between VC-backed startups and the government will be integral in securing peace, saving lives, and deterring future conflict.