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Telescope Lens

October 2, 2025

Michelle Giuda of the Krach Institute | Telescope LENS Q&A

In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Michelle Giuda, CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue University. From her perspective as both a former student athlete and a leader in global technology policy, Michelle shares insights on how the United States and its allies can deliberately shape a future of freedom, prosperity, and security, powered by trusted technology and new models of collaboration.

October 3, 2025

Kristen Edgreen Kaufman of U.S. Council for International Business | Telescope LENS Q&A

In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Senior Vice President of Global Impact Initiatives at the U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB). With extensive experience bridging global public policy and private sector interests, Kristen shares insights on fostering innovation ecosystems, building coalitions across political divides, and ensuring American competitiveness in emerging technologies.

October 10, 2025

Chris Massey of The Brds Nst | Telescope LENS Q&A

In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Chris Massey, founder and CEO of The Brds Nst. Drawing from his diverse experience across government and private sector, Chris shares insights on demystifying government for entrepreneurs, the transformative potential of AI across healthcare and elder care, and how innovation can serve both security and prosperity when we all "row in the same direction."

October 17, 2025

Heather Panton of Labrys Technologies | Telescope LENS Q&A

In this Telescope LENS Q&A, we talk with Heather Panton, General Counsel at Labrys Technologies. A former national security lawyer in the UK government who transitioned to the startup space two years ago, Heather shares insights on building compliance into innovation from the ground up, bridging the gap between private sector innovation and government needs, and creating technology that serves the public good.

August 2, 2025

Alasdair Maclay of GSG Impact | Telescope LENS Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Alasdair Maclay, Managing Director at GSG Impact, a UK-based organization focused on building impact economies.

August 19, 2025

Alliot Cole of Octopus Ventures | Telescope LENS 2025 Visionaries Series Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Alliot Cole, Venture Partner at Octopus Ventures, a pan-European venture fund based in London.

August 18, 2025

Steve Clemons of The National Interest & Widehall | Telescope LENS 2025 Visionaries Series Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Steve Clemons, editor-at-large of The National Interest and CEO of Widehall, a global public affairs company

August 4, 2025

Abhilash Mishra of Equitech Futures | Telescope Lens Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Abhilash Mishra, founder of Equitech Futures, an international fellowship and innovation lab supporting technologists working at the intersection of emerging technology and the public good.