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TWiST News: $100k Veteran Pitch Winner EMPEQ, US unicorn dominance, and T500 Updates | E2055
Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss breaking news on Paul Atkins and SEC leadership transitions into discussions on corporate security concerns. Then, Mike Sherbakov and Herbert Dwyer share insights on veteran leadership and EMPEQ's equipment management technology. The conversation highlights technology applications in military contexts and Empeq's dual-use tech. The episode also covers SaaS growth, touches on crypto's influence on elections, economic growth, and more!
Key Points
- The appointment of Paul Atkins as the next chairman of the SEC is seen as a move to support the crypto community and foster innovation in digital assets.
- Herbert Dwyer's company, Empeq, which provides instant equipment insights, won a $100,000 prize in the veteran pitch competition and is projected to triple its revenue in 2024.
- The discussion highlighted the contrast between the U.S. and Europe in terms of fostering high-growth companies, emphasizing the advantages of a competitive, capitalist system.
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