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Building the Base episode 1: Shaun Modi

April 8, 2022

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Shaun Modi is the founder and CEO of a new venture-backed Startup, Capitol AI. As founding designer at Airbnb, and co-founder of the design and innovation group TM, Shaun has launched over 55+ products. Airbnb is now worth $100b+.  

Recognized as one of Business Insider’s Top 75 Designers in Technology, Shaun’s skills are a culmination of 14+yrs experience from tremendously successful companies and institutions including Airbnb, Google, RISD, and MIT. 

The discussion explores his inspirations for a career in technology, his passion for the national defense mission, and steps the DoD can take to improve innovation and participation among smaller companies in the defense industrial base.

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