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Congrats Raj S. and Christopher Kirchhoff. Thought you knew the DIU(x) origin story? Meet the personalities and individuals who forged a new paradigm, giving rise to the adoption of a previously untapped commercial innovation ecosystem and a typically intractable Department of Defense.

Another beautiful morning in DC. The morning after the Summer Solstice eight of us met at the Georgetown Waterfront Park for a series of lines sprints, calisthenics, and balancing exercises (work out in the second picture). We also discussed our favorite board/card games (see below) and as always finished with some delicious Compass Coffee cold brew. Well done to first timers: Alex, Amanda, Joey, Kelvin Second Timers: Kevin, James and three for three: Erin! Due to extensive work travel there will be no workout next week, but we will be back for a 4th of July run laced with calisthenic exercises around the Tidal Basin. Sign up here (https://lnkd.in/enYSB_gy) to receive the workout invites and have a great few longest days of the year! Favorite Games Listed: - Monopoly - Settlers of Catan - Scrabble - Life - Unstable Unicorns - Poker - Presidents (card game) Shield Capital #missionmatters #sweatequity

Albedo is hitting on so many cylinders as we gear up for launch in early 2025. Kathryn Graese Tobey has come in with incredible energy and insights. We're all excited to take space imagery to unheard of levels of resolution: 10cm visible and 2m thermal. Topher, AyJay, Winston, John, Raj, Shield Capital #missionmatters "see with clarity, act with certainty."

Another wonderful #NatSec morning workout on the National Mall, this time in the shadow of the Washington Monument where Hilary, James, Erin, James, Kevin McGinnis, Jason and Jessie Goins, plus Jason's mom (special guest) joined me in some hill sprints and banded exercises followed by Compass Coffee cold brew while discussing books we're reading (list at the bottom). If you're interested in joining, please fill out the form below. Due to work travel, next week we will meet on Friday morning at a yet TBD location. #missionmatters Sign-up: https://lnkd.in/er4K8GJN As part of our intros we discussed books we're currently reading and here is a list that was brought up in case you need some Summer reading inspiration: - The Wolves of K Street - the secret history of how big money took over big government - Bruce Catton's Civil War: Boxed 3 Volume Set - The Devil in the White City - Demon Copperhead - Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling - History of the Catholic Church - From Apostolic Age to third millennium

Congrats to Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing on achieving this incredible milestone. It has been quite a year since we coled the Series A. Since then, Apex has successfully launched a satellite in record time orbiting today with multiple customer payloads, and they have inked several contracts with National Security and Commercial customers. This Series B raise is further validation that Ian Cinnamon and Maximilian Benassi can reach for the stars! #missionmatters Shield Capital

Quite some exciting times in the Space economy with Boeing's Starliner expected to accomplish its first astronaut mission and SpaceX's successful Starship fourth test demonstration. But those are not the only thing that recently launched! Earlier today we kicked off Shield Capital's National Mall workouts. Five of us got a good sweat in while discussing various #NatSec topics. If this is something you would like to participate in, please sign-up at the URL below to receive future invites. These workouts will take place Thursday mornings at 0630 through ~Labor Day as we checkout various spots incorporating different fitness exercises and always ending with provided cold brew. https://lnkd.in/ewR2QtRH #missionmatters Conor Erin