It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

TYR: “Technology, Yielding, Resilience”

21 July 2026

Summary:

Jesper Harthansen shares insights on Defense industry investments, the impact of conferences, and the parallels between telecom and AI business models.

He discusses his fund TYR, co-development agreements, and the strategic importance of dual-use technologies for resilience and defence.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • The Conference Landscape: Too Much or Just Right?
  • Jesper’s Journey: From Telecom to Defense
  • The Importance of Compounding Value in Business
  • Understanding T|Y|R.vc: The Philosophy Behind the Fund
  • The Role of AI in Shaping Investment Strategies
  • Case Study: Occam Industries and Its Unique Value Proposition
  • The Value Proposition of Co-Development Agreements
  • Dual Use Companies and Cultural Challenges
  • Lessons from Telecommunications and AI
  • Entering the Defense Technology Space
  • Denmark’s Role in Supporting Ukraine
  • Investment Focus Areas for NATO Allies

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

MITS Capital: “Wall Street to Warzone”

30 June 2026

Summary:

Perry Boyle shares his inspiring journey from Wall Street to actively supporting Ukraine’s defence industry through innovative investments and strategic initiatives with MITS Capital.

Discover how Ukraine is building a cutting-edge ecosystem of defence technology, the role of international collaboration, and the potential for sustainable peace and security.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • Cultural Significance of Vyshyvanka Day
  • Personal Journey to Ukraine
  • The Call to Action
  • Building Ukraine’s Defence Industry
  • Innovations in Drone Technology
  • Investment Challenges and Opportunities
  • The Reality of War and Safety in Ukraine
  • The Future of Ukraine’s Defence Ecosystem
  • Ukraine’s Technological Advantage in Warfare
  • Building MITS Industries for Defence

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Sapient Perception: Small Things in Large Areas in Real Time

4 June 2026

Summary:

Moving ahead of a convoy, analysing drone data in real time and sending that back to the convoy to stop them running into a landmine.

This is a very clear use case for Sapient Perception, which has come out of stealth mode recently with a 2M raise led by Forward One and Balnord.

Lau Norgaard joins this episode of the Protect Europe Podcast to explain their journey and the very big opportunity in front of them.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • The Technology Behind Geospatial Imaging
  • Real-Time Data Processing and Applications
  • The Journey to Securing Investment
  • The Founding Team Dynamics
  • First Customers and Market Applications
  • Innovative Use Cases in Real-Time Monitoring
  • Perception and Data Fusion in Maritime Surveillance
  • The Importance of Data Filtering and Intelligence
  • Scaling the Business and Product Development