[thinden]

Reuters has reported that Krongard "was [also] involved in setting up the CIA experiment into investing in high-tech companies with the goal of acquiring innovative technology for its own use."

Commenting on Krongard said on August 1, 2001 -- just 5 weeks before the Trade Center attacks -- "I think In-Q-Tel’s a wonderful model...in accessing the capabilities of the private sector."

so the cia's new role is an "incubator" providing "venture capital" for "accessing the capabilities of the private sector."

iow, IN-Q-Tel owns the "mystery puts".

[mancini]

A primer . . . for people like me. In-Q-Tel: A New Partnership Between the CIA and the Private Sector