Emeka Alozie — Defense Innovation, Startup Growth, AI, Faith, and the Future of Technology

About Emeka: Emeka Alozie serves as a Principal at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), where he leads innovation and startup engagement across the Northwest Region. With over a decade of experience supporting emerging technologies from idea to Series A, Emeka brings a unique perspective on the intersection of defense, technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Before DIU, he was Director of Marketing at Transpose Platform VC and IntuitiveX, where he helped launch three FDA Breakthrough Devices. He also directed Seattle’s Founder Institute chapter, supporting dozens of pre-seed startups. Beyond tech, Emeka is deeply involved in civic leadership and advocacy. He serves as Co-Chair of the Seattle Human Rights Commission and advises the Seattle Police Department on crisis intervention and community relations. He was instrumental in the passage of WA State HB-1946, improving mental health support for underserved communities. Emeka is also the founder of The Living Bread, a nonprofit uniting followers of Jesus Christ to build the Kingdom of God through community initiatives. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emeka-a Defense Innovation Unit: diu.mil 🔥 What We Discussed: The future of AI and advanced technology Spirituality, metaphysical experiences, and lucid dreaming Human rights, social justice, and mental health Challenges in military-startup collaboration The venture capital landscape and diversity in investment Defense tech accelerators and innovation adoption at DoD Building teams and overcoming startup challenges Wealth, social status, and spiritual reflections The role of faith in leadership and life Emeka’s personal career journey and advice for founders Emeka’s Final Wisdom: "Your belief of life is not life. Life wants more. Believe in yourself. Everyone’s been called  to be more than how you currently perceive yourself. And within that... have fun. Don’t be boring." 🎯 Sponsor: CavnessHR HR for Small Business At CavnessHR, we provide affordable, tailored HR support for businesses with 49 or fewer employees. Our platform automates your HR tasks while giving you access to a dedicated HR Business Partner for complex challenges. Focus on your business. CavnessHR has your HR. 🔗 www.CavnessHR.com 💬 Exclusive Early Pricing (Lock in before launch!): 1-10 employees: Freemium or $59/month 11-19 employees: $99/month 20-34 employees: $199/month 35-49 employees: $299/month  🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Catch this episode and more on your favorite podcast platform or at www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com.