How Starburst National Landing Launchpad Is Strengthening Virginia’s Defense & Security Capabilities
A few days ago, our Starburst National Landing Launchpad convened leaders across defense, aerospace, finance, and government for a focused deep-dive on one of the biggest challenges early-stage companies face:
👉 How to break into (and successfully work with) prime contractors.
This is where Starburst excels. We bring the right founders into the room with real decision-makers, turning ambition into opportunity. No guesswork. No gatekeeping. Just direct access to the people who shape the industry.
A huge thank you to the experts who shared insights and opened doors for the next wave of innovators:
- Michael Langman, Head, Starburst US East, Starburst
- Scott Beall, VP, Government Relations, Sierra Nevada Corporation
- Michael Monroe, VP, Senior Business Banker, Capital One
- Nanda Ramanujam, VP, Strategic Technology Initiatives, HII
- Scott Porter, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Thales Defense and Space
- Sandy Hodgkinson, SVP, Strategy & Corporate Development, Leonardo DRS
This momentum wouldn’t be possible without our outstanding partners:
Knobbe Martens | Arlington Economic Development | JBG Smith | Microsoft | National Landing BID | VIPC | Virginia Tech
Together, we’re accelerating the next generation of dual-use innovation.
Learn more about Starburst National Landing Launchpad.
