Matt Kaplan is an Associate at Shield Capital with expertise in international security, artificial intelligence, and public-private partnerships. He has worked with the Department of Defense and Stanford research centers.
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- Department of Defense (Army Cyber)
- Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC)
- Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics & Cosmology
- Shield Capital · AssociateNow
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Who is Matt Kaplan?
Matt Kaplan is an Associate at Shield Capital with expertise in international security, artificial intelligence, and public-private partnerships. He has worked with the Department of Defense and Stanford research centers.
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What did Matt Kaplan do before Shield Capital?
Department of Defense (Army Cyber); Stanford Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC); Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics & Cosmology.
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