August’s featured speaker is Phil Linder, Partnership Lead for Booz Allen’s Corporate Venture Capital portfolio and the Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) partnership.

Phil helps startups enter the federal government ecosystem through Booz Allen’s existing contracts, programs, and connections. A former U.S. Army helicopter pilot and oil painter with an active studio in Los Angeles, Phil brings a unique perspective shaped by military service, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

During his presentation, Phil will provide an overview of Booz Allen Ventures (BAV) and share what the team is seeing in venture capital activity across the defense and re-industrialization sector.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, investor, founder, or business professional, this is an opportunity to hear from a leader working at the intersection of venture capital, defense, and innovation while connecting with Southern California’s premier community of veteran business leaders.