Michael Kratsios on America's Tech Policy Agenda and the Race to Win AI | 2026 Upfront Summit

Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, sits down with Colin Greenspon (co-founder and Partner of Narya Capital) at the 2026 Upfront Summit to share how the current administration is thinking about AI strategy, defense modernization, and what it will take for America to win the global race in technology. Topics covered: Why tech policy has moved from a tier-two to a tier-one national priority under this administration How OSTP is reducing bureaucratic friction and modernizing government services What DOD modernization actually looks like when opening the door to nontraditional vendors Why chips, data centers, and energy are the infrastructure priorities behind America's AI strategy How the American AI Export Program aims to deliver a full American AI stack to partner nations