2024 Emerging Investors & Fellows
Future Union is proud of our 2024 cohort of Emerging Investors – both venture capital and private equity – as well as our experienced Fellows. While each member is notable in their own right, each invitee was selected for their ability to contribute in a designated domain and as an added member of broader cohort.
Collectively, the curated group has elevated the dialogue on national security with fresh perspectives in Washington, D.C. and the technology epicenters across the U.S. We are proud to have hosted such a talented and uniquely capable group that, to an individual, has been valuable in expanded the discussion and offered decisionmakers a new perspective. At this particularly critical moment, Future Union’s investors and fellows are intent on augmenting and increasing the available options to decisionmakers, and this inaugural class has undoubtedly exceeded all expectations in that regard. We are excited for their future, mission-oriented contributions as they continue their avocations with a new perspective and insights on how to change the status quo.
The following were the selected member of the 2024 cohort of NextGen Investors and National Security Fellows:
Next Generation National Security Investors
Chris Wan, Bessemer Venture Partners
Chris Wan is a Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners, a global venture capital firm with over $20 billion in assets under management. He focuses primarily on early-stage defense and AI/ML startups. Before joining Bessemer, Chris was at In-Q-Tel and Tusk Ventures, investing in companies at the intersection of technology and government. Chris was also part of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, where he researched and wrote policy proposals on artificial intelligence. Chris began his career as a software engineer on Facebook’s News Credibility team. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Yale University and a JD/MBA at Stanford Law School and Graduate School of Business (GSB).
Andrew Liang, The Carlyle Group
Andrew Liang is an investor at The Carlyle Group, a global private equity firm with more than $447 billion in assets under management. He invests in private equity specializing in global industrial companies. Prior to joining Carlyle, he was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on mergers, acquisitions, and financings, and staff advisor to the Council of Economic Advisors at the White House. He has worked with companies across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe, and has also served as a board observer. Now residing in Washington, D.C., Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science as an honors graduate of Harvard University.
Jon Healy, Cathay Innovation
Jon Healy is an investor at Cathay Innovation, a global venture capital firm with over $2.5 billion in assets under management. He specializes in investments at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. Before joining Cathay Innovation, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, where he advised aerospace, defense, and industrial clients on growth strategy and operational excellence. Earlier in his career, he contributed to venture formation at FedTech, sourcing breakthrough technologies and leading startup studio team formation. He also worked as a Materials Engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Carderock Division (NSWCCD), focusing on cutting-edge material innovation and industrial base qualification for NAVSEA. Originally from Western New York, Jon earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Materials Science and Finance from Case Western Reserve University.
Matt Byington, General Catalyst
Matt is an investor at General Catalyst, a global venture capital firm with over $32 billion in assets under management, on the Global Resilience team. He specializes in investments in Defense and Intelligence, where he has expanded the depth and breadth of the practice with his keen operational insights and understanding of the Department of Defense, alongside his investments in industrial technologies. Before joining General Catalyst, Matt was part of the Naval Special Warfare Tactical Development Squadron, where he served as Lt. Commander leading a multi-disciplinary 20-person team evaluating and adopting emerging technology for special operations. He also served as the deputy commander at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tactical Development Squadron. He earned his bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from the United States Naval Academy and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Isaac Hasson, Day One Ventures
Isaac Hasson is an investor at Day One Ventures, a venture capital firm that recently closed its third fund of $150 million in assets under management. Prior to Day One, Isaac was an investor at Vine Ventures and a Technology Scout at Google X, where he helped find new technology outside Alphabet to support new moonshot projects. Isaac began his career in partnerships at Google and spent time on Capitol Hill and on a presidential campaign. Isaac partners with founders working across enterprise software, AI, hard tech, and in government-involved industries. He earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Northwestern University and his MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University where he was an F.C. Austin Scholar.
Molly Hassell, Harvard Business School
Molly Hassell is currently pursuing her MBA at Harvard Business School (HBS) focused on venture capital and entrepreneurship. She is a combat veteran of seven deployments, flying sorties in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Somalia for Special Operations Command. After her military service, she worked at SpaceX, focusing on Starlink’s market activation across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as managing Starlink initiatives for the U.S. and Ukrainian governments. Molly also gained experience in defense and aerospace venture capital during her time at Marlinspike Partners, where she worked on investment strategies, due diligence, and market research. Molly earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in the Classics at Dartmouth College and the University of Oxford (MSt).
National Security Fellows
Raven Stein, Defense/National Security Fellow
Col. Raven B. Stein serves as Director for Legislative Affairs at the National Security Council, where she drives bipartisan security initiatives with Congressional leadership and a wide range of oversight committees on behalf of the federal government. Raven is a career military officer with more than 20 years of experience in national security, serving in multiple assignments at the highest levels of government, including on the Joint Staff, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and as a Director for Defense Policy and Strategy on the National Security Council. As an Army intelligence officer, Raven possesses a unique blend of operational military experience and deep understanding of the processes that govern decision making around the toughest policy challenges. Raven is a former White House Fellow and Council on Foreign Relations Term Member. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Systems Engineering and International Relations from United States Military Academy at West Point (West Point), where she later served as Assistant Professor of International Relations and an MA in International Economics at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
Anthony Brown, Data/Analytics Fellow
Anthony Brown is a business intelligence analyst working with the U.S. Nuclear Association, coordinating analytics supporting policy on the use and growth of nuclear energy power through technical knowledge, data exchange, advisory and insight analysis. Prior to this, Anthony provided state-level, issue focused critical data-driven analysis and advisory consulting for businesses in Texas and operational analysis expertise. He also conducted economic feasibility analyses and provided project support for TotalEnergies. Anthony has provided reports and analysis in AI, international security, and geopolitical tensions and is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Western Governors University.
Julian Graham, Communications Fellow
Julian Graham is a Director at Signal Group where he provides public affairs support to international clients. Prior to joining Signal, Julian worked at Portland Communications, advising international clients on communications and government relations strategies. Julian has experience working in both British and American politics. First, working with the British Conservative Party during the 2015 election campaign, and later as an intern in the U.S. House of Representatives. This year, he won the Center for a New American Security’s annual competition The Pitch, which invites contestants to submit new ideas on national security. He also co-hosts the Uncommon Decency podcast, which covers European politics and history, as well as broader geopolitical forces shaping the continent. Julian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Government and Economics from Georgetown University.
