The Founder Initiative

[$300M AUM] Navy SEAL & Olympian to Harpoon Ventures, Founder & GP; Larsen Jensen's Story

Episode Summary

(00:01:29) Technological Innovations Shaping Global Strategic Dynamics (00:03:24) Cutting-Edge Investments in Dual-Use Technologies (00:07:41) Emerging Technology's Role in Career Transitions (00:17:12) Founding Success: Identifying Ambitious Entrepreneurs

Episode Notes

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Larsen Jensen, a former Olympic swimmer turned investment guru, has an impressive background that spans from the swimming pool to the Navy SEAL teams, and finally to the world of venture capital. His perspective on investment focus on dual-use technologies, which are applicable in both commercial and government sectors, is shaped by his unique experiences and his belief in their transformative potential. Jensen, who now heads Harpoon Ventures, sees these technologies as having significant geopolitical implications in today's world. He invests in next-generation technologies like AI, cybersecurity, and deep tech, with the vision of these innovations transforming businesses and enhancing national security and defense capabilities. His investment approach reflects his conviction in the United States maintaining its technological edge to continue being a global symbol of hope and democracy.