Matthew Lombardi
CanadaentrepreneurMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Matthew Lombardi is the co-founder of The Icebreaker, a Canadian defence newsletter aimed at mapping dual-use technology companies. His recent survey, which garnered significant responses in just six days, highlights the growing interest and potential for innovation within Canada's defence industry as the country prepares for a major increase in military spending.
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Matthew Lombardi is co-founder of the Icebreaker.
Leaving our startups behind is now Canada’s biggest national security riskThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-06-21
Canada· 2026-06-21
Matthew Lombardi, co-founder of The Icebreaker, highlighted the talent and scalability of Canadian firms in contributing to national security.
Hundreds of Canadian companies making ‘dual use’ products useful for defence, survey findsThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-08-25
Canada· 2025-08-25
Matthew Lombardi is the co-founder of the Canadian defence newsletter The Icebreaker.
Business Brief: Companies gear up for military spendingThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-07-19
Canada· 2025-07-19
