Silicon Valley & The U.S. Government: Rear Admiral Lorin Selby on Innovation in the U.S. Navy

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Lorin Selby is interviewed by Steve Blank with special remarks from Joe Felter. Selby is the former Chief of Naval Research at the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Established in 1946, ONR serves as the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ premier science and technology organization, dedicated to fostering innovative solutions that ensure technological superiority. —— This session is part of the “Silicon Valley & The U.S. Government” speaker series co-led by Ernestine Fu Mak, Steve Blank, Joe Felter, Eric Volmar, and Steve Bowsher. Silicon Valley collaborations with the U.S. government have led to some of the most important technologies in our society. Driven by visionary leaders, these collaborations have overcome regulatory, business, and technological challenges to achieve exceptional innovation. The results of these innovations have addressed national issues and societal challenges. As government and industry collaboration is more important than ever to accelerate private sector innovation and shape the future of technology, join us in hearing the personal accounts of technology experts, business executives, and public service leaders who have paved the way.