
Kollen Post is the defense industry reporter at The Kyiv Independent, where he covers weapons production, defense technology, intelligence, and cybersecurity. Originally from western Michigan, he speaks Ukrainian. His work has appeared in Radio Free Europe, Fortune, Breaking Defense, the Cipher Brief, the Foreign Policy Research Institute, FTβs Sifted, and Science Magazine.
Ukraine is no longer just a battlefield β it is becoming the worldβs fastest-growing defense innovation lab. New technologies are being forged and tested under real combat conditions, creating a unique environment where startups turn into globally relevant companies at record speed. This panel will uncover why the next generation of defense and dual-use unicorns may be born in Ukraine, and why waiting means missing out. The discussion will cut through the hype and focus on real opportunities, risks, and returns. Itβs not about βifβ to invest in Ukraineβs defense tech β itβs about βhow fastβ you can get in.
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