This class, "National Security Entrepreneurship," offers a mix of lectures, guest speakers, case studies, and hands-on project work focused on tackling real-world challenges in the national security sector. Students work in teams with clients, including government agencies and defense tech startups, applying entrepreneurial frameworks to propose innovative solutions.

TLDR: You're going to get to work for the latter half of the semester with a startup/legacy prime/government agency on something hopefully interesting to you. The first half is likely going to be a lot more informational / speaker series.

Assessments
- Midterm Deliverable (25%): Teams will present an initial analysis of their client's needs and a proposed solution by Week 7.
- Final Presentation (30%): At the end of the semester, teams present their refined solutions, incorporating feedback and showcasing progress.
- Participation (15%): Students must actively engage in discussions and group work.
- DEFCON Conference Attendance (30%): Attending this national security conference for 1-2 hours is a significant requirement
Attendance Policy
Attendance is mandatory for all sessions, with one excused absence allowed. Missing more than one session requires makeup work to earn credit.

In-Class Activities
Weekly case study discussions, guest speaker sessions, and workshops on design thinking and rapid prototyping are key components of the learning experience.

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