Leonid Capital Partners Co-Founder James Parker joined The StartUp Defense podcast for an episode titled Real Non-Dilutive Funding, Champagne Problems, and Leonid Capital Partners. In this conversation with host Callye Keen, James breaks down how Leonid supports defense and dual-use startups through credit-based financing aligned with government contracts.
The episode covers how founders can avoid the “Valley of Death,” secure and leverage SBIR awards, and build long-term value without giving up equity. James shares Leonid’s approach to helping innovators scale faster with less risk—making capital work at the speed of government innovation.
If you’re building in the national security space or looking for smarter ways to fund contract-backed growth, this one’s worth a listen.
Listen to the full episode here.
