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Fall Into Tech #10: Jacqueline Blackburn - Navy EOD to Venture Capital
Fall Into Tech
1 hour 14 minutes
1 year ago
Fall Into Tech #10: Jacqueline Blackburn - Navy EOD to Venture Capital
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal veteran Jacqueline Blackburn shares her journey from EOD to venture capital in this insightful episode. Discover:
* Jacqueline's career evolution from Navy EOD platoon commander to JP Morgan, and her transition into the world of venture capital at Decisive Point
* Insights into Decisive Point's unique approach, combining venture capital investments, advisory services, and accelerator programs
* The day-to-day realities of working at Decisive Point, including managing accelerator programs, advising clients, and evaluating potential investments
* Advice for veterans transitioning to civilian careers, emphasizing the importance of networking, understanding your new industry, and leveraging military experience
Whether you're a transitioning service member, aspiring entrepreneur, or curious about venture capital in the defense and energy sectors, this episode offers valuable insights into navigating the intersection of military experience, technology, and investment in cutting-edge defense and energy companies.
GUEST INFO:
* Jacqueline Blackburn LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-blackburn-9452141b0/]
* Decisive Point [https://www.decisivepoint.com/] (Venture capital firm that invests in dual-use technology startups and offers government contract consulting services)
EPISODE LINKS:
* The Quest Accelerator [https://www.thequestaccelerator.com/]
* National Security Innovation Network [https://nsin.mil/]
* NSIN Propel Maritime Digital Defense [https://nsin.mil/events/2024-09-13-propel-mdd/]
* JP Morgan's Military & Veterans Affairs [https://www.jpmorganchase.com/impact/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/military-and-vets]
* Radiant [https://www.radiantnuclear.com/] (Building micro nuclear reactors)
* Firestorm [https://www.launchfirestorm.com/] (Developing mission-adaptable aerial vehicles)
* ChatGPT [https://openai.com/chatgpt/]
* DALL-E [https://openai.com/index/dall-e-3/]
PODCAST INFO:
* Podcast website: https://www.fallintotech.com/ [http://fallintotech.com/]
* Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@fallintotech]
* Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fall-in-to-tech/id1631643312]
* Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2JAlnHgtFMbZHanlFm2CBX?_ga=2.40939426.1021165515.1696653077-1197329399.1694565571]
* Zencastr [https://zencastr.com/Fall-Into-Tech]
SOCIAL MEDIA:
* TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fall_in_vets]
* Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fallintotech/]
* X [https://x.com/fallintotech]
* LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fall-in/]
* Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fallin.today/]
HOST INFO:
* Jameel LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cutiepatootie/]
* Michael LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodriguez-michael/]
Fall Into Tech
Where military veterans share their journeys from the armed forces to technology, providing insights and guidance to help you succeed in tech.