Bullets & Beans Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/bulletsandbeans Conversations with investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders on topics ranging from challenges facing new entrants and opportunities for existing players to technology on the battlefield and government policy. © 2025 Marque Ventures. All rights reserved. 7e656059-0ec8-5e52-9d85-bb2e095b225e yes Jake Chapman en Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:46:29 -0500 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:47:21 -0500 http://www.bulletsandbeans.com https://img.transistor.fm/ZSgbhZs6xI8CCEVfLzmk1ie3LVrDczRp9Q_HmW43bl8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80M2U2/MWE5MzZjNzZlYTY1/ZTI4ZGQ4MjgxYTY2/NDYxMC5qcGc.jpg Bullets & Beans http://www.bulletsandbeans.com episodic Marque Ventures Conversations with investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders on topics ranging from challenges facing new entrants and opportunities for existing players to technology on the battlefield and government policy. Conversations with investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders on topics ranging from challenges facing new entrants and opportunities for existing players to technology on the battlefield and government policy.. Ukraine, Russia, China, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Drones, Drone Warfare, UAV, UAS, Cybersecurity, Cyber, Cyber Warfare, Defense Tech, defensetech, Defense Technology, Military Technology, Military Tech, Pentagon, National Security, NatSec, DoD, Department of Defense, DARPA, DIU, AFWERX, Indo-Pacific, IndoPacific, South China Sea, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait, Space, Space Tech, US Space Force, Innovation, Modernization, Venture Capital, VC, Startups, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Founders, Investors, Warfighters, Veterans, Procurement, Acquisition, SBIR, STTR, Battlefield, Strategy, Leadership, Quantum, Hypersonics, Defense Industry, Industrial Base, Defense Budget, Deterrence, Iran, North Korea, Middle East, China military, Russia military, PLA, INDOPACOM, USINDOPACOM, In-Q-Tel Marque Ventures info@marque.vc No No Drone Swarms Are Coming and America Isn’t Close to Ready 2 2 Drone Swarms Are Coming and America Isn’t Close to Ready full 8badbfbd-0697-4484-944f-9e40725d2c30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe7bfc4d Dan Magy explains why drone swarms will define future warfare and why America’s industrial base isn’t ready. 

In this episode of Bullets & Beans, host Jake Chapman sits down with Dan Magy, CEO of Firestorm, to explore how mass-produced FPV drones, containerized manufacturing, and modular autonomous systems are reshaping the modern battlefield. Magy breaks down the scale problem facing the United States, from Russia’s and China’s explosive drone production to Ukraine’s front-line innovations. He outlines how mobile additive manufacturing, attritable systems, and rapid integration will determine future combat power — and why America must rethink its industrial base if it hopes to compete. 

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Created by Marque Ventures, Bullets & Beans seeks to accelerate innovation in national security and defense with engaging podcasts and regional networking events.

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In this episode of Bullets & Beans, host Jake Chapman sits down with Dan Magy, CEO of Firestorm, to explore how mass-produced FPV drones, containerized manufacturing, and modular autonomous systems are reshaping the modern battlefield. Magy breaks down the scale problem facing the United States, from Russia’s and China’s explosive drone production to Ukraine’s front-line innovations. He outlines how mobile additive manufacturing, attritable systems, and rapid integration will determine future combat power — and why America must rethink its industrial base if it hopes to compete. 

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Created by Marque Ventures, Bullets & Beans seeks to accelerate innovation in national security and defense with engaging podcasts and regional networking events.

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In this episode of Bullets & Beans, host Jake Chapman sits down with Dan Magy, CEO of Firestorm, to explore how mass-produced FPV drones, containerized manufacturing, and modular autonomous systems are reshaping the modern battlefield. Magy breaks down the scale problem facing the United States, from Russia’s and China’s explosive drone production to Ukraine’s front-line innovations. He outlines how mobile additive manufacturing, attritable systems, and rapid integration will determine future combat power — and why America must rethink its industrial base if it hopes to compete. 

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Created by Marque Ventures, Bullets & Beans seeks to accelerate innovation in national security and defense with engaging podcasts and regional networking events.

]]> Ukraine, Russia, China, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Drones, Drone Warfare, UAV, UAS, Cybersecurity, Cyber, Cyber Warfare, Defense Tech, defensetech, Defense Technology, Military Technology, Military Tech, Pentagon, National Security, NatSec, DoD, Department of Defense, DARPA, DIU, AFWERX, Indo-Pacific, IndoPacific, South China Sea, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait, Space, Space Tech, US Space Force, Innovation, Modernization, Venture Capital, VC, Startups, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Founders, Investors, Warfighters, Veterans, Procurement, Acquisition, SBIR, STTR, Battlefield, Strategy, Leadership, Quantum, Hypersonics, Defense Industry, Industrial Base, Defense Budget, Deterrence, Iran, North Korea, Middle East, China military, Russia military, PLA, INDOPACOM, USINDOPACOM, In-Q-Tel No Jake Chapman The Race for Global Dominance in AI, Drones, and Autonomy 1 1 The Race for Global Dominance in AI, Drones, and Autonomy full 6b105d41-eced-4f50-a6d8-ebf86194011a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e9b36d9 Jake Chapman and Matt Ocko discuss China’s push in AI, drones, and autonomy — and what it means for U.S. defense. 

In this inaugural episode of Bullets & Beans, host Jake Chapman sits down with Matt Ocko of DCVC to examine how China’s civil-military fusion strategy, massive investments in autonomy, and breakthroughs in AI and drones are reshaping the global balance of power. 

Ocko shares insights from decades in deep tech and venture capital, highlighting the risks of U.S. underinvestment, the challenges of supply chain dependence, and the urgent need to reshore critical defense technologies. From drone swarms to AI chips, this conversation dives into the innovations — and obstacles — that will define future battlefields. 

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Created by Marque Ventures, Bullets & Beans seeks to accelerate innovation in national security and defense with engaging podcasts and regional networking events.

]]> Jake Chapman and Matt Ocko discuss China’s push in AI, drones, and autonomy — and what it means for U.S. defense. 

In this inaugural episode of Bullets & Beans, host Jake Chapman sits down with Matt Ocko of DCVC to examine how China’s civil-military fusion strategy, massive investments in autonomy, and breakthroughs in AI and drones are reshaping the global balance of power. 

Ocko shares insights from decades in deep tech and venture capital, highlighting the risks of U.S. underinvestment, the challenges of supply chain dependence, and the urgent need to reshore critical defense technologies. From drone swarms to AI chips, this conversation dives into the innovations — and obstacles — that will define future battlefields. 

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Created by Marque Ventures, Bullets & Beans seeks to accelerate innovation in national security and defense with engaging podcasts and regional networking events.

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In this inaugural episode of Bullets & Beans, host Jake Chapman sits down with Matt Ocko of DCVC to examine how China’s civil-military fusion strategy, massive investments in autonomy, and breakthroughs in AI and drones are reshaping the global balance of power. 

Ocko shares insights from decades in deep tech and venture capital, highlighting the risks of U.S. underinvestment, the challenges of supply chain dependence, and the urgent need to reshore critical defense technologies. From drone swarms to AI chips, this conversation dives into the innovations — and obstacles — that will define future battlefields. 

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Created by Marque Ventures, Bullets & Beans seeks to accelerate innovation in national security and defense with engaging podcasts and regional networking events.

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