Episode 12: Conversation with Aaron Applbaum - Kinetica Ventures

Episode 12: Conversation with Aaron Applbaum - Kinetica Ventures

From Autonomous by UAXVC

February 25, 2026 · 60 min · Season 1 · Episode 12

About this episode

A conversation with Aaron Appelbaum about defense tech, investing, and the responsibilities involved in these areas.

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Appelbaum, Partner at Kinetica VC, for a thoughtful conversation on defense tech, investing, and long-term responsibility. In this conversation, we explore: Growing up in a home shaped by investing, policy, and global security Why Aaron was drawn early to international relations and decision-making Choosing Israel as a home base for building and backing defense technology How defense tech investing compares to cyber and traditional software Why timelines, risk, and accountability look different in defense ventures What early-stage founders often underestimate in the defense ecosystem How dual-use technologies move from national needs to global markets Where Aaron sees Israeli defense startups positioned globally over the next few years This episode is not about headlines or hype. it’s about judgment, patience, and building technologies that matter.

People in this episode

Guest: Aaron Appelbaum

Topics covered

  • defense technology
  • investing
  • international relations
  • accountability
  • dual-use technologies
  • Israeli startups

Keywords

  • defense tech
  • investing
  • international relations
  • accountability
  • Israeli startups
  • dual-use technologies
  • risk
  • founders
  • global markets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kinetica VC

Places: Israel

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