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The IQT Podcast

Jon Chait, A.J. Bertone, Sameer Punyani

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused technology and national security show featuring IQT hosts in conversations with defense-tech founders, industry executives, policy leaders, and military innovators. Credible pitches include CEOs of startups serving government missions, experts in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, biotechnology, and defense acquisition, and senior national security practitioners; booking difficulty is high because guests typically hold prominent leadership or specialized mission credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 92

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.5k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@iqt.org

marketing@iqt.org

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Host

Jon Chait - Managing Partner at IQT focused on connecting commercial technology innovation with national security missions.

A.J. Bertone - IQT podcast host covering technology, investment, policy, and national security issues.

Sameer Punyani - IQT podcast host covering the application of commercial technology to defense and national security challenges.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives and founders in defense technology, national security, venture capital, artificial intelligence, autonomy, biotechnology, or related commercial technologies; experienced military, government, and policy leaders are also relevant.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a technology company serving defense or government missions, Holding senior executive leadership at a major industry or investment organization, Demonstrated military or national security experience, Developing or commercializing advanced technology for public-sector applications, Shaping policy, capital formation, or acquisition reform

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Lwin - Collaborative Autonomous Systems, Maritime Innovation, Asymmetric Maritime Power, And Defense Startup Demand Signals

Bobby Franklin - Defense-tech Investment, Capital Formation, Acquisition Reform, And Policy Issues Affecting National Security Entrepreneurs

Bella Jones - Robotic 3d Printing, Military Infrastructure, Autonomous Construction, And Commercial Innovation For Public-sector Missions

Recent Topics

National Security, Defense Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Autonomous Systems

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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IQT Explains: Why Electricity Is America's AI Bottleneck ft. Emerald AI

August 25, 2026

The US is racing to build AI infrastructure, but is the grid ready to keep up?Russell Ross is joined by Varun Sivaram, founder and CEO of Emerald AI, to explore why electricity, not chips or land, is the binding constraint on America's AI buildout. Varun explains how Emerald's Conductor platform makes data centers flexible, controllable power assets, unlocking existing grid capacity so more AI infrastructure can come online faster, without costly new transmission or higher bills for local com...

IQT Explains: A New Wave of Maritime Innovation ft. HavocAI

June 30, 2026

What if the future of maritime power wasn't about bigger ships, but smarter software?In this episode of IQT Explains, Managing Partner Jon Chait is joined by Paul Lwin, CEO of HavocAI and decorated Naval Flight Officer, to explore how collaborative autonomous systems are transforming military and commercial operations across land, air, and sea. From Ukraine to the Strait of Hormuz, Jon and Paul break down how asymmetric maritime power can change the tide of a conflict.The conversation covers ...

IQT Explains: The Defense Tech Boom

April 21, 2026

Private capital is flowing into defense and national security startups, but will government systems keep pace?In this episode, A.J Bertone is joined by Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of NVCA, to discuss how nuanced policy issues can affect capital formation, why acquisition reform is critical for defense-focused entrepreneurs, and why the next few years may be especially important for turning investor momentum into real mission impact. 

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The IQT Podcast?

The IQT Podcast is hosted by Jon Chait and A.J. Bertone. Its publicly listed emails are info@iqt.org and marketing@iqt.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The IQT Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The IQT Podcast: info@iqt.org and marketing@iqt.org.

How many listeners does The IQT Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The IQT Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The IQT Podcast?

The IQT Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives and founders in defense technology, national security, venture capital, artificial intelligence, autonomy, biotechnology, or related commercial technologies; experienced military, government, and policy leaders are also relevant. Common among recent guests: Leading a technology company serving defense or government missions; Holding senior executive leadership at a major industry or investment organization; Demonstrated military or national security experience. Recent guests include Paul Lwin, Bobby Franklin, and Bella Jones.

How hard is it to get booked on The IQT Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The IQT Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover National Security, Defense Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, and Autonomous Systems. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@iqt.org

marketing@iqt.org

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