President’s
Tech Brief.
The technology shaping our world.
The decisions that come next.
Join Ylli Bajraktari and Martijn Rasser for a live briefing at the intersection of technology, policy, and national security.
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The latest briefing
Oct 13, 2026
38:30
Should America Spy to Help its Companies?
Former CIA Deputy Director David Cohen joins Ylli and Martijn to discuss economic espionage and whether U.S. intelligence should help American companies compete.
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Bringing decades of experience in technology, policy, and national security to the table.
Ylli Bajraktari
President and CEO
Special Competitive Studies Project
Former Executive Director of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, with senior national security roles at the White House and Pentagon.
Martijn Rasser
Vice President, Technology Leadership
Special Competitive Studies Project
Former CIA officer and head of the Technology and National Security Program at CNAS. Previously Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director at Datenna.
David Lin
Senior Director, Platforms
Nyah Stewart
Associate Director, Future Technology Platforms
Jenilee Keefe Singer
Senior Director, Government Affairs
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