Modern technology is essential toward ensuring US warfighters remain ahead of our adversaries on the battlefields of tomorrow. Startup founders developing cutting edge capabilities maintain direct lines of communication with critical end users who help actively shape their products and services through invaluable feedback. 

At the same time, Congress plays a key role by funding technology research and procurement that ideally ensures the best capabilities are deployed. However, the procurement cycle and bureaucratic delays continue to create a large gap between ends and means.

On Thursday, May 29, the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF) NYC Agora will host a timely gathering exclusively for national security founders and congressional staff. DEF is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering innovation within the national security community

The event will take place at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, beginning with a lunch and a tour at Newlab, a critical tech innovation lab for entrepreneurs. The forum will follow…