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a16z Podcast
A defense industry expert explains the manufacturing challenge facing US drone production: while companies can build drones domestically, most component parts still come from China and other countries. The discussion highlights the need to incentivize domestic manufacturing of these smaller parts to achieve true supply chain independence in defense technology.
This Week in Startups
J-Cal explains how his portfolio company's largest customer manages over 7,000 product SKUs and must react lightning-fast to market changes like new tariffs. He breaks down why speed is critical when suppliers shift and prices fluctuate, making quick decision-making the competitive advantage.
