On this episode of Leaders and Legends in Government, host Aileen Black sits down with George Hoyem—venture capital leader, former managing partner at In-Q-Tel, and a driving force behind technologies that strengthen America’s national security. With decades of experience at the intersection of innovation and defense, Hoyem shares his journey, lessons from investing in cutting-edge startups, and insights on what makes great leaders and resilient companies.From navigating the challenges of early-stage ventures to shaping the future of U.S. competitiveness, this conversation offers valuable perspective for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and anyone passionate about leadership and national security innovation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.