Giving founders the strategic insight to win in national security markets.
At Akston Group, we believe that the creativity and ingenuity of founders operating within a free market economy offer a decisive advantage in solving the defense and dual-use challenges of the 21st century. Our mission is to equip these teams with the intelligence, contextual understanding, and procurement fluency required to thrive within the national security ecosystem. By combining rigorous research with private-sector pragmatism, we help startups align product, policy, and purpose to transform technical innovation into operational impact.
Founded by experienced researchers and analysts, Akston blends rigorous investigation with domain-specific expertise to deliver actionable insights that drive results.
Co-Founder
Analyst of defense technologies and national security trends with first-hand military exposure and private-sector experience.
Co-Founder
Researcher and software developer experienced in working with seed and pre-seed startups.
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