At a hinge point when tech leadership determines the balance of geopolitical power, deep tech investment has never been more critical to America's future. Jordan Blashek, co-founder of America's Frontier Fund, brings his perspective on innovation for national advantage. From investing in defense tech to the newly launched Endless Frontiers, we discuss Jordan's vision for rebuilding American strength through strategic innovation and how Austin finds itself right in the thick of this transformation.
Episode Highlights
America's Frontier Fund Mission
Deep Tech Funding Models
Managing Tech vs Market Risks
Defense Tech Trends - M&A, Talent, Dual Use
Family Offices as Strategic Investors
US-China Tech Competition
Launching Endless Frontiers
Rebuilding American Strength
Austin as a True Power Center
What’s Next Austin?
“Arts and Culture...It means the storytellers are here. The most creative people are here. And when you combine that with the existing resources and things we have, I think this city has no limits.""
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Jordan Blashek is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of America’s Frontier Fund, as well as President of the AFF Foundation.
Jordan Blashek is a seasoned investor and operator dedicated to advancing America’s leadership in frontier technologies. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of America’s Frontier Fund, Jordan drives the fund’s strategic investments in critical technology sectors, focusing on innovations that bolster national security and economic competitiveness.
Jordan's career has been devoted to building a stronger America. After graduating college, he joined the United States Marine Corps, serving from 2009-2014 as an Infantry Officer with two combat tours in the Horn of Africa and Afghanistan. Earning the title of Marine is and will always be his proudest professional accomplishment.
In 2021, Jordan co-founded America's Frontier Fund and Roadrunner Venture Studios, which are an investment fund and venture studio platform dedicated to building frontier-tech vital to America's future. In 2017, Jordan worked with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt to stand-up Schmidt Futures, a family office venture focused on leveraging technology to solve hard global challenges.
Jordan is the co-author of the bestselling nonfiction title, "Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground" (Little Brown, 2020). He also serves on several non-profit boards, including Operation Gratitude, With Honor, and the Center for Evaluation and Counseling. Jordan holds a JD from Yale Law School, an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business, and an AB from Princeton University.
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