The Future of Washington-Silicon Valley Relations

The transcript discusses the potential candidates for the Department of Defense, focusing on Ash Carter's efforts to build a relationship with Silicon Valley. It highlights the importance of innovation and technology in national security and the need for collaboration between the Department of Defense and tech innovators. The conversation also touches on the possibility of resetting relations between Washington and Silicon Valley and the challenges of government contracting for emerging companies. Finally, it addresses the potential investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails by Jeff Sessions.

What was one of the main goals of Defense Secretary Ash Carter's visits to Silicon Valley?

• To campaign for political support

• To promote military hardware

• To build a bridge with the tech industry

• To recruit new military personnel

Why is the collaboration between the Department of Defense and innovators considered crucial?

• It promotes international trade

• It increases the number of military bases

• It ensures technological leadership for national security

• It helps in reducing military spending

What concern is highlighted in relation to innovation in the United States?

• Lack of funding for startups

• Immigration policies affecting innovation

• Decline in university research

• Overregulation of tech companies

What is one of the challenges faced by young companies in government contracting?

• Understanding military protocols

• Converting prototypes into programs of record

• Finding skilled labor

• Securing office space

What political issue is mentioned in relation to Jeff Sessions as Attorney General?

• Healthcare reform

• Hillary Clinton's email investigation

• Tax policy changes

• Environmental regulations