The challenge of creating an innovative, new business model aimed at enhancing national security convinced Gilman Louie to join In-Q-Tel as its first president and chief executive officer. In this role, Gilman has focused on refining and evolving In-Q-Tel's innovative model, identifying and exploring exciting new developments in technology, and, perhaps most importantly, recruiting and developing a leading team of technologists, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and strategic visionaries that share a passion for In-Q-Tel's mission.