Andy Bairer, Partner at Sway Ventures, shares how Blackbird.AI grew from a bold startup idea into a globally recognized leader in narrative intelligence. As one of the earliest institutional backers, Bairer recounts how founders Wasim Khaled and Emel Shaikh built a company ahead of its time, now positioned to tackle the rising threat of state-sponsored narrative warfare. With international adversaries weaponizing disinformation and even launching economic “financial fires,” Bairer explains why Blackbird.AI’s solutions are more urgent and mission-critical than ever for U.S. and allied interests.