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Game ChangersAuthor: Konvoy
Welcome to Game Changers, the podcast that takes you beyond the games and into the heart of the gaming industry's future. Brought to you by Konvoy, a Denver-based venture capital firm investing in the platforms and technologies at the frontier of gaming. This podcast is your backstage pass to the pioneers, innovators, and visionaries who are redefining how we play and experience these virtual worlds. In each episode, your hostsJosh Chapman, Jason Chapman, and Jackson Vaughan, the founders of Konvoyinvite you to join them for candid and open conversations with the industry's most influential leaders. These guests are the Game Changers, the masterminds behind the scenes who've built remarkable enterprises and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible for our industry. Whether you're a gamer, a tech enthusiast, or a startup aficionado, the Game Changers podcast offers valuable insights, inspiring stories, and exclusive access to the minds shaping the future of the gaming industry. Join us as we explore who these Game Changers are, what they've built, and what they're doing now. Are you ready to level up your understanding of the gaming industry? Subscribe now to "Game Changers" and embark on a journey that goes beyond the screen to uncover the stories behind the gaming world. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Leisure, Video Games Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Newsletter: A System Under Strain: The U.S. Navy
Episode 44
Monday, 8 December, 2025
This week on the Konvoy Newsletter audio edition, host Jason Chapman explores the U.S. Navy’s mounting challenge: maintaining maritime dominance as China’s shipbuilding juggernaut accelerates. With China projected to surpass the U.S. in naval combat power by 2027, Josh unpacks why this looming crossover point matters—and how the Navy is responding by overhauling its strategy, force structure, and talent pipeline.From industrial decline to robotic resurgence, Jason traces the Navy’s transformation from traditional capital ships to a new “Hybrid Fleet” of unmanned vessels operated by a digitally native, gamer-trained workforce. As warfighting increasingly resembles gaming, the Navy is betting that the next generation of sailors—raised on consoles and virtual strategy—will be its competitive edge in a high-tech future.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why the U.S. shipbuilding base collapsed—and what’s being done to revive itHow China’s naval growth threatens U.S. power projection in the PacificWhy the Navy is shifting to autonomous surface and underwater dronesHow Xbox controllers, gaming skills, and digital interfaces are redefining military trainingWhat the $1B+ “Replicator” program signals about the future of robotic warfareWhere new opportunities lie in defense tech, dual-use infrastructure, and unmanned systemsWhether you’re tracking defense trends, investing in dual-use tech, or curious about how gaming intersects with military innovation, this episode offers a sharp look at the high-stakes transformation underway in the U.S. Navy.Love what you’re hearing?Subscribe to the Game Changers Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Want more insights like this every week?Sign up for the Konvoy Newsletter to stay ahead of key industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
