Emil Michael
U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering since 2025
U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering since 2025
Every podcast episode featuring Emil Michael that Attunex has found: 66 interviews and appearances across 37 shows between 2020 and 2026. Most often on The Startup Podcast (17), TechCheck (7) and Squawk on the Street (3). Often in conversation with Alex Kantrowitz, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick. Follow Emil in Attunex to get new appearances automatically, each with an on-device transcript and summary.
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I told you all these nerds were NUTS. This would all be laughable if it weren’t so terrifying. Because Donald J. Trump is handing these loons the keys to the castle and weapons of war. The tech bros…
Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering Emil Michael joins after being added to President Trump's Super Intelligence Force. Then, Former White House Coordinator for the Middle East Brett…
It's a new fiscal year with no new budget, and the Pentagon has a fresh batch of proposals. Two stand out: a four-star Autonomous Warfare Command, built to buy and field autonomous weapons fast, and…
Following the Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence, where the World's most important Technology Companies came together, and confirmed their responsibilities to the American People, I am…
The Trump administration is taking direct action against effective altruists and anti-AI activists, including potential terrorist watch list designations and restrictions on groups like Anthropic.…
The Defense Department’s Under Secretary for Research and Engineering and CTO, Emil Michael, joins Squawk on the Street as the AI pacing debate intensifies, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei doubling…
The Fed raised rates into an oil shock, the bond market kept long yields near 5%, and AI spending kept accelerating anyway. That combination is reshaping everything from freight margins and housing…
It’s been eight years since the Pentagon underwent a major restructuring of its acquisition bureaucracies, splitting it into two separate organizations overseen by two undersecretaries; one for…
Josh, Smug, and John break down Democrats’ sudden attempts to distance themselves from Hasan Piker, and cover Abdul El-Sayed’s mounting campaign problems. Plus, Undersecretary of War Emil Michael…
Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller has penned a sharp op-ed criticizing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new bond buyback strategy. In “Operation Economic Outcast,” President Trump is…
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Episode 4160 │ June 27, 2026 A chairman for life, $17 billion unaudited, and a founding member the ICC wants for killing children. They call it, The Board of Peace. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Dispatch…
Tuesday June 23 — NYC primary night. A slate of Democratic Socialist candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani swept their primary races. By 2:38 AM Wednesday Trump posted on Truth Social: "America…
Today’s wars in Ukraine and the Middle East show how adaptation is becoming the central military competition. The side that can field new tactical or technical innovations faster gains an advantage…
In this fast-moving and deeply candid episode of Tech Transforms: So What?, host Carolyn Ford reconnects with technologist and enterprise architect Trac Bannon to examine what has changed inside the…
Story 1: Pentagon CDAO Frontier AI Contracts OpenAI $200M contract announcement (Breaking Defense):…
Emil Michael is the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering at the Pentagon. Michael joins Big Technology to discuss how AI is transforming the Department of War, from targeting systems…
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Last night, Anthropic was given its preliminary injunction, with a stay of seven days. Emil Michael is a very angry person right now. So is the Honorable Judge Lin. We were worried we would draw a…
We’re hearing the B word a lot more lately, and while it’s clear there’s a valuation bubble, we’re not betting on a correction just yet. Plus: OpenAI trades its “you can just do things” era for focus…
Emil Michael went from scaling Uber across 600 cities to rewiring the world's largest military. In the midst of the Pentagon-Silicon Valley debate, the now U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for…
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A lot happened, but by today's standards this felt like a quiet week. I was happy for the break, and I hope that we get to continue relatively relaxing. The Anthropic PBC vs. Department of War case…
Anthropic has filed two federal lawsuits to block the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation and the back-and-forth on X between the Pentagon CTO and AI policy experts is revealing what this fight…
The Pentagon’s chief technology officer called Anthropic’s Claude a supply-chain “pollutant” because its safety architecture is embedded in the model itself - and a Defense Department official…
This conversation with Emil Michael, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering and acting director of the Defense Innovation Unit, was recorded at the a16z American Dynamism Summit in…
When technology meets national security, Emil Michael argues the Department of War must move at “wartime speed.” This condensed summary trims the original ~60-minute a16z Podcast episode down to a…
More than 30 countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves as the war-driven supply shock sends crude above $100 a barrel. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright…
Today's briefing covers a significant shift in the relationship between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon. U.S. Department of Defense CTO Emil Michael has publicly labeled Anthropic a supply chain…
Episode Introduction: In this gripping episode, "AI Dispatch" dives deep into a revealing interview with Emil Michael, Under Secretary of War, who exposes a groundbreaking shift in modern warfare:…
(0:00) The Besties welcome Under Secretary of War Emil Michael (2:30) US war with Iran: Bigger picture and why now? (13:16) Trump's new approach to warfare, AI, drones, rules of engagement (28:39)…
00:00 Introducción 00:15 Tras el choque con Trump, Anthropic retoma diálogo con el Pentágono El CEO de la empresa está en conversaciones con Emil Michael, subsecretario de defensa de EU, para llegar…
A high-stakes primer on how drones, AI, and procurement shape the Iran conflict and U.S. readiness. Condensed from 1 hour to 5 minutes, hosts Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and…
Dario Amodei tells a Morgan Stanley audience he is trying to 'deescalate' the Pentagon dispute, as the FT reports both sides are back at the table with under-secretary Emil Michael.
In this episode, we delve into the concerns raised by a senior Pentagon official about commercial AI contracts under the Biden administration, which may impose operational restrictions on U.S.…
Carl Quintanilla, David Faber, and Sara Eisen kicked off the hour breaking down the tape with Senior Markets Commentator Michael Santoli - as stocks take a big leg lower in the early trade - before…
Featuring: Stephen Auth, Executive VP & CIO: Equity at Federated Global Investment Management Group Emil Michael, US Government Undersecretary of Defense Amos Hochstein, Managing Partner of TWG…
US Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael discusses talks with Anthropic about loosening restrictions on the use of its artificial intelligence technology by the US…
Dario Amodei has rejected the Pentagon's final offer, publishing a statement saying Anthropic "cannot in good conscience accede to their request." The overnight contract language, he said, was framed…
Anthropic is locked in a high-stakes standoff with the Pentagon as it rejects a final ultimatum to lift restrictions on its Claude AI model. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has threatened to cancel a…
Today’s arms race looks a little different from those of the past. Under the Trump administration, the US Department of War (DoW) is deploying generative AI to millions of employees in order to…
Emil Michael directs the U.S. military’s research and development of advanced technologies. Previously, he led global business growth for Uber — one of the fastest moving organizations in Silicon…
With great honor, Mr. Emil Michael, the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (USW(R&E)) and Chief Technology Officer for the Department of War (DoW), joins Sourcery in front of a F117 at…
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to sunset several outdated agency IT systems and consolidate technology management under a new program called 1DoT, according to a memo sent earlier this…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is set to withdraw a Biden-era rule aimed at cracking down on data brokers and their selling of Americans’ personal and financial information. In a notice in…
In this panel from the 2025 Hill & Valley Forum, tech leaders Kevin Weil (Chief Product Officer, OpenAI), Ruth Porat (President and Chief Investment Officer, Alphabet and Google), and Emil Michael…
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Emil Michael, formerly the Chief Business Officer of Uber, talked to Erik Torenberg and Jesse Genet about the most intense moments during Uber's meteoric rise. Its been reported that he's on the…
Is the AI hype crashing along with Nvidia’s stock, or are we just witnessing a temporary correction in the tech sector? And what can San Francisco, a city already living in the future, tell us about…
What can startup founders learn from bold leadership moves and the challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes? Join Chris Saad, Amir Shevat, Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer of Uber,…
Can the latest Trump-Musk interview, Tesla’s RoboTaxi delay, and VC backlash against the FTC trigger a shift in tech innovation? Join Chris Saad and Emil Michael former Chief Business Officer of…
Emil Michael was the Chief Business Officer at Uber where he was Travis Kalanick's right-hand man. Michael raised over $15B to help Uber grow into the $170B company. (00:00) Dealing with the "Taxi…
Could the rise of Kamala Harris as the new Democratic candidate impact the tech industry in significant ways? Find out how her presidency, Crowdstrike's massive outage, and Sam Altman's UBI…
Emil was Chief Business Officer at Uber. He raised billions of dollars, drove international expansion, and managed a "regulatory revolution" for rideshare. 00:00 intro 00:42 regulatory capture 03:23…
Who are the winners and losers from this week in AI? Learn how Perplexity, Google, Facebook, and the state of California are handling (or not handling) the latest developments in tech. In this week's…
How did Emil Michael raise more than $20b for Uber in 3 years to make it the most valuable private company in the world? This week we had one of the worlds best business minds break down his deal…
Can NVIDIA keep their unprecedented run going? Learn what's driving their stunning earnings – and whether they're really on track to become the biggest company in the world. In this week's episode,…
Is your startup prepared for the next US election? Learn about the forces driving today’s tech giants and tomorrow’s political landscape. In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Chris Saad, Yaniv…
Why didn't Rabbit R1 and Humane AI live up to the hype? Learn how even the biggest names in tech – from TikTok to Tesla – can falter. In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Yaniv Bernstein, Emil…
The insiders return this week to discuss the latest in AI startups: 💡 Investments and Optimism: A16z's huge raise suggests an optimistic outlook for tech IPOs. 🤖 Electric Atlas: Boston Dynamics'…
Today’s episode is with legendary executive and operator, Emil Michael. Emil was the former SVP at Tellme Networks, a company that he helped sell for over $600 million in the early 2000s. Shortly…
The insiders are back to unpack the latest news in the tech ecosystem. Joining them this week is Kimberly Marshall, she is an investor and advisor in early stage companies and venture capital funds.…
Feeling overwhelmed with tech developments happening around the globe? Don’t worry! Tech insiders, Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer of Uber, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are here to…
By the summer of 2012, ride-sharing had arrived: Uber launched its everyman product, UberX, and Lyft debuted hot on its heels. Today, Lyft's market cap hovers around $5 billion while Uber's is north…
$7 TRILLION!?! It’s the number everyone has been talking about this week. Here to break down the latest tech news are the insiders: Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer of Uber, Chris Saad and…
Should Congress apologize to Mark Zuckerberg? If you haven’t been living under a rock recently, major tech company CEOs have been hauled into Congress to discuss child safety and moderation on their…
Emil Michael was the Chief Business Officer at $UBER during its hyperscale period from 2013 to 2017. He’s currently the CEO of DPCM Capital, and he’s also a strategic advisor to a number of amazing…
Listen in to our interview with Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer at Uber and current Chairman & CEO of DPCM Capital. Topics on deck: Lifelong leadership lessons Building teams that love…
The Everything Marketplaces podcast is an audio version of our group chats. This episode is with Emil Michael, who was previously the Chief Business Officer at Uber. Emil was commonly referred to as…
He’s back! Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI, less than a week after being fired by the board. Today on The Startup Podcast, Emil Michael former Chief Business Officer of Uber, also returns to the…
On the 17th of November OpenAI announced on their blog that Sam Altman was fired. This sent shockwaves throughout the startup ecosystem worldwide. What happened next was even more fireworks. Greg…
In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Emil Michael about the importance of mentors, his career journey post-Harvard, and his transition to the public sector. They discuss the shifting honor from…
In this episode Harry speaks with Emil Michael. Emil is the CEO of DPCM Capital and former Chief Business Officer of Uber. He served as CEO Travis Kalanick's right-hand-man, helping the company raise…
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa previews earnings next week from Netflix and Tesla. Cathie Wood, Ark Invest CEO, to discusses the A.I. space, ARK’s ETF hitting an 11-month high and what stocks she is watching in…
Emil Michael was the Chief Business Officer at Uber during their meteoric and incomparable growth from 2013 to 2017, as well as CEO Travis Kalanick’s right hand. Few leaders in tech have accomplished…
Emil Michael is the former chief business officer of Uber and the current chairman and CEO of DPCM Capital. Michael joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss what's happened to 'sharing economy'…
In this episode, we talked to Emil Michael, who is Silicon Valley's best dealmaker. This was a masterclass in negotiation, art of making deals, when to walk away from them, his story, working with…
Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Bob Pisani breaking down the first wave of Q4 bank earnings, and CNBC’s Steve Liesman delivers new data on Federal Reserve remittances. Then, New York…
For our 25th episode, we are excited to welcome Emil Michael. Emil is the former Chief Business Officer of Uber, and played a huge role in the company's global expansion. Prior, Emil was the Chief…
Emil Michael was Uber’s Chief Business Officer during the company’s glory years, and is one of the small handful of people who shaped the modern ridesharing economy. Emil is one of Silicon Valley’s…
It’s no secret that the investment environment has changed quite drastically in the last six months, and for many founders out there it has become much more difficult to raise the needed funds. We…
Emil Michael is the Former Chief Business Officer at Uber and is commonly referred to as Travis Kalanick's right-hand man. At Uber, Emil was instrumental in raising nearly $15BN from some of the…
This is definitely an episode you’re going to want to listen to. It’s been a long time coming. It’s a sequel of sorts to my interview with Bill Gurley that ran a few months after launching this…
Emil Michael is a strategic investor and advisor, currently serving as CEO of the blank check company DPCM Capital. From 2013-2017 Emil was Chief Business Officer at Uber where he led the company…
Our anchors begin today’s show looking at the continued cratering of tech valuations with Leuthold Group Chief Investment Strategist Jim Paulsen. Then, former Uber Chief Business Officer Emil Michael…
Today you’ll hear On Deck CEO Erik Torenberg interview Emil Michael - Uber’s Chief Business Officer during their hypergrowth period from 2013 to 2017. While he was there, Uber grew from 250 employees…
Emil Michael was the Chief Business Officer at Uber during their hyperscale period from 2013 - 2017. In this episode, Emil shares crucial lessons from Uber. He details how and why to develop an…
Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Josh Lipton taking a look at Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia, three of Wall Street’s favorite mega-caps. Then, guest anchor CNBC’s Kayla Tausche focuses on…
Our anchors start off the show with CNBC’s Mike Santoli taking a look at whether stocks are too hot right now. Then, NYU Stern School of Business Professor Aswath Damodaran joins to talk markets,…
To start of the show our anchors have all the details on Apple’s latest app store changes as part of a settlement to a class action lawsuit. Then, Coalition for App Fairness Executive Director Meghan…
Our anchors kick off this morning with the story on Facebook hitting a $1 trillion market cap after dodging the FTC’s antitrust complaint. We bring in Former Facebook General Counsel and Chief…
DPCM CEO and Former Uber SVP Uber Emil Michael joins us this morning to share his thoughts on the meme stock trade, TikTok and Apple’s app store fees. Then, we have an earnings exclusive with UiPath…
Emil Michael was the former Chief Business Officer at Uber. Prior to joining Uber, Emil worked at two other successful tech companies: Tellme Networks (acquired by Microsoft) and Klout (acquired by…
Uber is facing a difficult moment amid the coronavirus pandemic. The service, built on the belief that people would forsake car ownership in favor of its ride hailing service, is watching many of its…
Emil Michael is the former Chief Business Officer of Uber. He raised the most amount of funding in history for a private company $15B! Emil is a true Business Ninja having also built three successful…
This is our first episode for two weeks, as Jan's been traveling, and since Aaron is now busy this is a solo News Roundup from Jan on some of the big news stories from the last two weeks. On the…