The new frontline of warfare isn’t on the ground—it’s in the narrative. In a world saturated with information, the most potent weapon is the ability to shape perception, poison data, and undermine reality itself. From election interference to military strategy, the fight against coordinated disinformation is becoming one of the most critical security challenges of our time.In this episode of Tech Command Investing, host Alain Gavin is joined by Ksenia Iliuk founder and CEO of Let's Data, a pioneering startup at the intersection of AI and national security.

Drawing from her personal experience on the frontlines of Russia’s decades-long information war in Ukraine, Ksenia reveals why the West is still struggling to grasp the nature of the threat.Ksenia argues that we must stop treating disinformation as a content problem about "fake news" and recognize it for what it is: a security and defense operation. This isn't about freedom of speech; it's about identifying the crime.

This conversation unpacks the new operational realities of this unseen war, from detecting military intent before kinetic operations begin to the emerging threat of AI model poisoning. We explore how hostile actors are weaponizing large language models and how Let's Data uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign impersonating OpenAI—a blind spot for even the most advanced tech companies.For strategic investors, we dive into the emerging market of disinformation security, what product-market fit looks like, and the distinct needs of commercial versus defense clients. With case studies on everything from the Romanian presidential election to the battlefields of Ukraine, this episode provides a playbook for understanding and countering the forces that seek to control our digital reality.

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📚 Additional resources and books mentioned in this episode:Active Measures:

The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare by Thomas Rid

This is Not Propaganda by Peter Pomerantsev

Cyber War by Richard A. Clarke

Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari

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Laser communications aren’t just a step forward. They represent a whole new frontier for defence, connectivity, and global infrastructure. With data demands skyrocketing and RF networks approaching their limits, optical satellite links are fast emerging as the backbone of tomorrow’s secure, high-throughput systems.

In this episode of Tech Command Investing, host Alain Gavin sits down with Jean-François Morizur, founder and CEO of Cailabs, to explore the rise of dual-use laser communications and their strategic potential. From battlefield coordination to autonomous operations, we uncover how this French deep-tech startup is carving out a critical role in one of the most advanced corners of space and defence technology.

Jean-François unpacks the breakthrough that’s helping Cailabs overcome atmospheric turbulence, one of the last great technical hurdles to scaling laser comms, and explains why this could unlock real-time, unjammable connectivity between orbit and Earth.

We also dive into the investor landscape, the battle for spectrum dominance, and how AI is fuelling unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency links from space to edge. With €46 million raised and defence agencies already taking notice, this conversation charts where laser comms are heading and why they might soon be as essential as GPS.

From ISR to finance, disaster relief to telecoms, laser comms could redefine how power, data, and security are projected on a global scale.

📡 Explore the future of frictionless, secure space connectivity in this game-changing episode.

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Space-based solar power is no longer science fiction—it’s happening now. And the implications for defence, energy resilience, and global power dynamics are enormous.

As the race for energy dominance intensifies, traditional terrestrial infrastructure may not be enough to meet the strategic demands of tomorrow’s military and industrial systems. That’s where Space Solar comes in—pioneering new frontiers in how we harvest and beam energy from orbit.

In this episode of Tech Command Investing, we sit down with Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar, to explore how this cutting-edge startup is developing game-changing technology to capture solar energy in space and transmit it wirelessly back to Earth. Sam breaks down the mechanics behind the concept, the challenges in scaling, and why this technology could offer an unprecedented tactical advantage—especially in remote or contested environments.

We discuss the global implications of space-based power, how it could redefine supply chain independence, and why governments and defence agencies are already taking notice. Sam also shares insights into investor appetite, deep-tech funding challenges, and how Space Solar is navigating one of the most capital-intensive and high-stakes arenas in the world.

With global tensions rising and energy security becoming a central theme of geopolitics, this episode is essential listening for those tracking the intersection of cleantech, space innovation, and defence strategy.

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📚 For further reading, here is the list of recommended books:

The Case for Space Solar Power – John Mankins

The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century – George Friedman

The Future of Geography – Tim Marshall

Power Beaming: History, Theory, and Practice – Paul Jaffe, Tom Nugent, Bernd Strassner II, Mitchel Szazynski

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