During the MBX Conference, which included our Case Competition, former Commerce Department Senior Advisor and NobleReach Chief Innovation Officer Sree Ramaswamy shared critical insights on America’s industrial policy challenges and the urgent need for business expertise in government. Drawing from his experience helping shape and implement the CHIPS Act, he explains why even trillion-dollar companies struggle to address supply chain vulnerabilities, how government incentives transformed semiconductor investments from $20 billion to $75+ billion, and why MBAs possess the exact financial modeling and strategic skills needed to bridge the dangerous gap between Wall Street and Washington. For business students and professionals seeking impact, this candid talk offers a rare insider perspective on how corporate finance knowledge can strengthen national security and economic competitiveness.