Jay's Finance interviews James Acuna, a retired CIA officer and engineer, about his career, his views on investment, and his current role with ONDAS Capital. Acuna discusses his work with DARPA, his experiences in Ukraine, and his perspective on the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) market. He emphasizes the importance of practical experience, due diligence, and a realistic understanding of technology over hype, particularly in the defense tech space. Acuna shares insights on building trust between private innovators and government clients, the need for education in counter-UAS, and the potential for Ukrainian technology in the West. He also offers advice to young people and discusses the future of defense innovation.
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