Nadia Schadlow Joins Marlinspike Partners as Senior Advisor
Marlinspike Partners has announced the appointment of Dr. Nadia Schadlow, former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor and senior fellow at Hudson Institute, as a senior advisor to the firm. In this role, she will support investment diligence, portfolio company engagement, and strategic interactions with government stakeholders. Her expertise lies in national security strategy, supply chain vulnerabilities, and technology integration. Dr. Schadlow emphasized that American industrial capacity is now central to national security, particularly regarding advanced batteries and autonomous systems. She praised Marlinspike's approach of integrating design, manufacturing, and operations as aligned with the future direction of defense and industry innovation. Mislav Tolusic, Managing Partner at Marlinspike, highlighted her ability to bridge strategic vision with practical execution. Marlinspike focuses on investing in companies that enable an autonomy-driven economy through AI-enabled engineering, advanced manufacturing, and autonomous systems. The firm has previously invested in notable ventures such as Anduril, Palantir, and Armada.
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