If you check the symposium program you won't find these startups... but the 4thEst8 dug them up so you won't miss them in this gathering of huge contractors and government/military behemoths.
Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.
