Dylan Serrentino-Mullins

Defense & Space VC @ FVP. Silicon Valley Defense Group. 2020 Truman Scholar, New Jersey. EMT. Rutgers Grad. Political nerd. Fan of Roller Coasters.

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

@ChadMoran @bcherny From everything I am seeing, you can't apparently. CLI only.

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

How could you not want to work on space stuff after watching this?

[Firefly Aerospace @FireflySpace]

That feeling you get when you look out the window and realize you’re almost home! T-4 days until we land in the Moon. Blue Ghost will reach her final destination no earlier than 2:34 am CST on March 2. We’ll start the joint livestream with @NASA at 1:20 am CST, approximately 75 minutes before we touch down on the surface.

Set your alarms here: https://t.co/H6BSNuYQMi

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

Love the clarity that Rocket Lab uses when discussing IDIQ contracts

[Rocket Lab @RocketLab]

Under VADR, NASA will issue firm-fixed-price task orders for launch services through 2027. The IDIQ contracts have a maximum total value of $300 million across all contracts.

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

Awesome to be quoted in Bloomberg yesterday discussing the growing appetite to shake things up within the DoD! Startups and small businesses will undoubtedly be a fundamental part of this transformation.

[Bloomberg @business]

Mike Gallagher, the former congressman turned Palantir executive, thinks tech startups can help prepare the US Defense Department for a new era of modern warfare https://t.co/mrQD41L8TG

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

Fantastic news! Jared is an exceptional choice to lead NASA—not only into the next great American Space Age, but into a new economy where space is front and center for the betterment of all mandkind.

[Jared Isaacman @rookisaacman]

I am honored to receive President Trump’s @realDonaldTrump nomination to serve as the next Administrator of NASA. Having been fortunate to see our amazing planet from space, I am passionate about America leading the most incredible adventure in human history.

On my last mission to space, my crew and I traveled farther from Earth than anyone in over half a century. I can confidently say this second space age has only just begun. Space holds unparalleled potential for breakthroughs in manufacturing, biotechnology, mining, and perhaps even pathways to new sources of energy. There will inevitably be a thriving space economy—one that will create opportunities for countless people to live and work in space. At NASA, we will passionately pursue these possibilities and usher in an era where humanity becomes a true spacefaring civilization.

I was born after the Moon landings; my children were born after the final space shuttle launch. With the support of President Trump, I can promise you this: We will never again lose our ability to journey to the stars and never settle for second place. We will inspire children, yours and mine, to look up and dream of what is possible. Americans will walk on the Moon and Mars and in doing so, we will make life better here on Earth.

It is the honor of a lifetime to serve in this role and to work alongside NASA’s extraordinary team to realize our shared dreams of exploration and discovery.

Grateful to serve,

Jared

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

I will now begin accepting apologies from all of the @united haters out there, thanks for the vindication @SpaceX

[United Airlines @united]

The world's most advanced high-speed Wi-Fi is coming to United with @Starlink. For free.

You’ll be able to stream, game, shop and more on seatback screens and personal devices simultaneously. Expect the same internet you get on the ground… at 35,000 feet. We expect to have Starlink on all 1,000+ United planes over the next several years. Learn more: https://t.co/7SbLBOKmbK

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

This news’ lack of attention from “serious business people” speaks volumes in terms how many folks take themselves and their news consumption too seriously at their own peril.

[Axios @axios]

Six Flags and Cedar Fair have announced a merger that would establish one of the largest theme park operators in North America.

Combined, they'd have 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and 9 resorts in 17 states, Canada and Mexico.
https://t.co/7ehdo73svr

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

It was incredibly rewarding to author this piece for @SVDG_official. #Space is an exciting domain across national security, emerging tech, and public #policy more broadly. Looking forward to continued conversations around the amazing tech these companies are pioneering.

[Silicon Valley Defense Group @SVDG_official]

Companies working on space technologies comprised over one-third of SVDG's inaugural #NatSec100. In this report, we take a closer look at the commercial #space industry and the nascent yet growing landscape of dual-use space companies.

https://t.co/IrqCPW9UGj

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

The full webinar can be watched here: https://t.co/MackD8VI1N

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

It was incredibly exciting to host our @SVDG_official webinar on #space and #nationalsecurity last week. Thanks again to our panelists from: @relativityspace, @DIU_x, @The_TrueAnomaly, and X-Bow Systems!

#vc #venture #venturecapital #rockets #DOD #NASA #spaceforce #tech

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

Fans of the #Foundation books who are discouraged with how much the show departs from Asimov’s original work ought to have an open mind. The show is an outstanding adaptation not in spite of what it changed, but largely because of it.

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

#Foundation on @AppleTV is one of the best shows of this decade so far, and easily the most gorgeous sci-fi media to be created for any screen. Astounding that it’s a TV show—it looks better than any sci fi movie ever made.

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

Thanks for sharing and supporting the mission @RobWittman

[Rep. Rob Wittman @RobWittman]

U.S. national security relies on private sector innovation to remain at the cutting edge of military technology. Pleased to see many of the nation’s top-tier defense and national security startups recognized on @SVDG_official’s #NatSec100 list.

Read more: https://t.co/nUeXRMdTTh

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

High school at LPS was the most important educational experience of my life- it’s an example of what’s possible when we empower public schools and teachers to create exceptional learning environments for students. Thanks for having me @hlucarelli @GlennJansen11 #theregional

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

@vc @Disney is the obvious answer here and the fact that people don’t realize that is telling.

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

@vc @premiumbusiness @elonmusk Seconding this @elonmusk. Would love to get my nonprofit and staff verified, but current pricing is cost-prohibitive. Doesn’t need to be free (ala @SlackHQ), but a different tier for IRS-approved nonprofits would be much appreciated.

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

Last week I was extremely excited to chat with @SpaceX, @RocketLab, @VardaSpace, and @GoToImpulse as part of a larger SVDG initiative to engage the space industry on important policy topics. Super pumped for what comes next!

[Silicon Valley Defense Group @SVDG_official]

Last week, @SVDG_official met with some of the leading space companies in SoCal. Exploring the latest developments in rocket propulsion systems and discussing the funding opportunities of APFIT and STRATFIs emphasized the key role that government has to play in the space domain.

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

@SecretaryPete has the right idea when it comes to autonomous vehicles. The challenge is not perfection, it’s getting their performance better than human drivers. And people are terrible drivers- easily distracted & slow to react

[Axios @axios]

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg: "It would be hard to do worse than human drivers when it comes to what we could get to theoretically with the right kind of safe autonomous driving." https://t.co/EyvAd9dZfN

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

@_RickBirt @Delta Shame on @Delta

[Dylan Serrentino-Mullins @dylanjmullins]

@_RickBirt @Delta @SADDnation @LGAairport @mspairport @Delta Do the right thing