97. Larsen Jensen, Founder and General Partner, Harpoon Ventures
97. Larsen Jensen, Founder and General Partner, Harpoon Ventures  
Podcast: All Quiet on the Second Front
Published On: Tue Jul 15 2025
Description: On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with longtime friend and Harpoon Ventures GP Larsen Jensen—Olympian, SEAL, and now defense tech investor—for a raw conversation on transitioning out of service and building tech that actually gets to the warfighter. Larsen also shares why he believes we’re at an inflection point in defense tech and why the next generation of founders has a duty (and an opportunity) to step up.What’s Happening on the Second FrontWhy this is the golden age of defense innovationHow Black Flag is helping founders navigate the maze of governmentWhat needs to change—fast—to keep private capital in the fightConnect with Larsen Jensen: LinkedInConnect with Tyler Sweatt: LinkedIn