# Israeli Innovation & Texas Defense Tech | Tal Shmueli | USLege

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Podcast · Episode 30

# Israeli Innovation & Texas Defense Tech | Tal Shmueli

Tal Shmueli, COO & Partner at Texas Venture Partners

Podcast May 22, 2025

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Welcome to Episode #30 of Bills & Business. In this episode, Laura Davis, Co-founder of USLege, sits down with Tal Shmueli, COO & Partner at Texas Venture Partners, a $50 million fund investing in Israeli startups with battlefield-proven technologies and helping them scale in the United States.  

Tal shares his journey from Israel to Austin, and how the events of October 7 reshaped his mission to fund innovation that protects lives and advances defense capabilities. From asymmetric warfare to mentorship-driven investment models, Tal explains why Texas is becoming a prime destination for defense tech and how his fund aligns with the U.S. Department of Defense’s 14 critical technology areas.  

This episode also explores the evolving U.S.–Israel tech bridge, venture capital trends in national security, and the emotional stories of founders innovating in real-time from the frontlines.  

Join host Laura Davis for a powerful conversation at the intersection of geopolitics, innovation, and entrepreneurial grit.  

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