Operating Partner
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James C. Slife is listed by Scout Ventures as Operating Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs mission-driven frontier-technology founders whose products strengthen national security and critical capabilities.
Dual-use technology, operator-led teams, defense relevance, technically defensible products, and credible paths to government adoption.
Technologies without mission relevance, defensibility, execution proof, or a workable defense and commercial go-to-market strategy.
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James C. Slife is currently listed by Scout Ventures as Operating Partner. This affiliation and role were verified against the firm's official roster.