The Case for Overhauling the Department of Defense
The Hon. Gilman Louie has had quite the career in national security, one that – despite his family’s background of service – he wasn’t exactly planning on. Now the co-founder and managing partner of America’s Frontier Fund, a phone call early in his career set him on a path that would lead to a 30+ year career “in the business” as they say. Louie’s focus on investing in future U.S. national security from the private sector side is a fascinating story. And his views on the technology race with China are both informed and concerning. He is one of the few people with a Silicon Valley mindset, who understands the inner workings of Washington D.C. So why is he so worried about America’s ability to protect itself?