In conversation with Billy Thalheimer, Cofounder & CEO of Regent
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This is a special edition of We The Builders recorded at The Hill & Valley Forum 2026. Billy cofounded Regent, building all-electric Seaglider vessels for fast, safe, and low-cost coastal transportation. The company is backed by Founders Fund, Lockheed Martin, Mark Cuban, Caffeinated Capital, 8090 Industries and more.
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00:00 - Introduction 04:45 - Dual-Use Framework 08:45 - Strategizing for the Indo-Pacific 12:45 - Reinvigorating American Shipbuilding: Addressing the Competitiveness Gap 16:45 - Rhode Island's Maritime Hotbed: Proximity to Talent and Capital 20:45 - Hardware as a Durable Moat
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