Episode 4: Dominion Dynamics

About this episode

Eliot Pence discusses Canada's role in defence innovation and the importance of speed and action in technology.

In this episode, we’re joined by Eliot Pence, founder of Dominion Dynamics and General Partner at Tofino Capital. Eliot shares his journey to leading the charge in Canada’s frontier defence innovation, building sovereign capability for the Arctic and beyond. He discusses the lessons learned from global defence technology, the importance of speed and action over asking for permission, and why Ottawa is the right place and time for Canada to become a hub for 21st-century defence innovation. Tune in to hear how Eliot and Dominion Dynamics are redefining what it means to protect and lead in a complex, tech-driven world.

People in this episode

Guest: Eliot Pence

Topics covered

• defence innovation
• technology
• entrepreneurship
• sovereign capability
• Canada
• Arctic

Keywords

• defence
• innovation
• technology
• Canada
• Eliot Pence
• Dominion Dynamics
• Arctic
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dominion Dynamics, Tofino Capital

Places: Canada, Arctic, Ottawa

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