Former Director of the Defense Digital Service and co‑founder of Rebellion Defence, Chris Lynch shares a rare end‑to‑end view of software, procurement, and venture in national security. We revisit why DDS was created, the enduring lessons from Rebellion, and how Arsenal evaluates dual‑use founders today. Practical guidance includes avoiding theatre, engaging the right PEOs and budget owners, and the timing of partnerships with primes. A grounded roadmap for founders aiming to build durable capability in the U.S. and AUKUS markets.

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• LinkedIn: Chris Lynch | LinkedIn
• Organisation: Arsenal – Link TBD

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• Peta Ellis – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petaellis

• Sean Singleton – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-singleton-b616292/

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