Most critical infrastructure is now under partial or total control of the private sector. In every crisis, governments at all levels rely on companies to step up within minutes and engage for years to deliver health care, transportation, supply lines, finance, utilities, technology, etc. The merchant bank for innovation is a forcing function that provides capital and guidance to pull critical players together. This is how we work: --We coordinate horizontally to ensure that the public and private sectors, civilian and military agencies, and State & Municipal entities participate in identifying shortcomings, describing requirements, and deploying technology. --We are intentional about dual-use technology so it's not just a happy coincidence, but a purposeful outcome. --We focus on commercially viable solutions that provide value greater than their cost. This is the key metric for customers in all sectors.