Unusual Ventures & GovSignals Dessert Happy Hour

​You're Invited: Speed as Strategy in Defense Contracting – A Dessert Happy Hour with Unusual Ventures

​Join Unusual Ventures for a private happy hour bringing together 40 leaders across venture, government, and defense tech.

​This invite-only gathering convenes voices shaping the future of national security innovation—including:

• ​​Lars Albright – General Partner, Unusual VC

• ​​Tyler Crown – VP of Investment, Unusual VC

• ​​Niamh O'Donnell – Director of Programs, Unusual Ventures

• ​Derek Hoyt – CEO and Co-Founder, GovSignals

• ​​Jeremy Doochin - CRO and Co-Founder, GovSignals

• ​Ethan Aldrich - CPO and Co-Founder, GovSignals

• ​Catalina Cotamo – Marketing Manager, GovSignals
  ...alongside senior operators, founders, and policy leaders driving change across the DC ecosystem.

​Event Theme: Speed as Strategy in Defense Contracting

​In defense, speed is no longer a luxury—it’s the differentiator. From anticipating needs before the RFP to deploying AI-native capabilities in months (not years), those who move fastest are defining the battlefield.

​This happy hour is an opportunity to connect with peers building at the edge of government and tech—and explore how velocity can be turned into strategy.

​📍 Venue details shared upon registration

​Space is limited—we hope to see you there.

​As our event falls on September 11th, we would like to take a moment to honor and remember those affected by the events of that day. We gather with gratitude, reflection, and a spirit of unity.