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Welcome to Defense Mavericks, the podcast that uncovers the untapped potential of AI within the federal government. Join us as we dive into authentic and disruptive conversations with our nation’s brightest minds, offering a fresh perspective on how to gain an unfair advantage through the adoption of new, emerging technology. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, education, and best practices you need to shorten the learning curve toward government transformation. CDAO:https://www.ai.mil/Tradewinds AI:https://www.tradewindai.com/
Unknown Host hosts Defense Mavericks, a technology show with 155 episodes published.
Are rules the biggest barrier to government procurement? In this replay episode, Jonathan Mostowski, a trailblazer in government procurement and co-author of the TechFAR Handbook , unpacks the truth about “hacking” burea
What if the biggest barrier to innovation in government contracting isn’t bureaucracy–but mindset? In this replay episode, Ryan Connell sits down with Major General Alice Treviño, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracti
Military procurement is known for its slow, bureaucratic processes, but what if it didn’t have to be? In this week’s episode, Ryan Connell sits down with Major General Edward Vaughan to talk about how the Joint Rapid Acq
Would you trust AI to review your proposals? AI is now streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and reducing bureaucratic roadblocks. Yet, while 80% of industry professionals use AI to draft proposals, almost none a
Approximately 99.5% of available data is unclassified. Yet, intelligence agencies often focus on the 0.5% that is classified. How can the U.S. government bridge this intelligence gap? In this week’s episode, Ryan Connell
Ever wonder why critical military resources get lost in the “fog of war” ? In this week’s episode of Defense Mavericks, Ryan Connell sits down with Beowulf’s founders, Mark Hammonds and Ryan Perez, to discuss how Bulldog
Balancing defense and commercial markets can be daunting, but today’s guest shares how the dual-use readiness model makes it easier for startups to thrive in both worlds. In this week’s episode, Ryan Connell speaks with
What if the DoD could be as agile as a tech startup? In this week’s episode of Defense Mavericks, Ryan Connell chats with Warren Katz, chairman of the Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government, to explore the chal
The real challenge for the Department of Defense (DoD) isn’t coming up with innovations. The DoD has a long history of celebrated innovators and has invested billions of dollars in research and development. So, what’s ho
Have you ever wondered how AI and robotics are transforming the military? This week, Ryan Connell speaks with Cathleen Rush, Deputy of the Office of ARSOF Autonomy–a newly formed office within the U.S. Army Special Opera
What does it take to build a thriving startup in defense technology? In the world of startups, chaos is constant. But in the defense sector? It’s chaos with billion-dollar stakes. In this week’s episode of Defense Maveri
Are rigid acquisition processes slowing down your innovative solutions? Tradewinds is here to change that. This week on Defense Mavericks, I’m joined by Stephanie Wilson, Kristina Botelho, and Tony Kwag at this year’s NC
Did you know the right network could be the DoD’s most powerful tool? In this week’s episode of Defense Mavericks, we’re joined by Jesse Levin, Executive Director of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF); Jay Long, COO a
Imagine a Marine stranded on an island, needing a critical part to continue their mission. What if that essential part could be produced on the spot? In this week’s episode of Defense Mavericks, we sit down with Matt Pin
With deepfakes and misinformation on the rise, distinguishing truth from lies has never been more challenging. A recent Harvard paper stated how generative AI, like ChatGPT, is increasingly showing up in academic journal
Can AI help you bid on more government contracts? In this week’s episode, Ryan Connell sits down with Alex Cohen, an AI expert and founder of GovPro AI. Alex is on a mission to help small and medium-sized contractors str
This week, Ryan Connell is joined by Keith Scheffler from Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to discuss the role that blockchain plays in their manufacturing division. Keith dives into the evolution and broader applica
This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Therman Trotman, a.k.a. "Mr. SharePoint," to talk about the powerful ways SharePoint can transform workflows and enhance team efficiency. Therman shares his journey from the Bronx t
This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officer of Forterra, to talk about the advancements and challenges of integrating autonomous systems in defense and industrial sectors. Scott shares his
This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Lori Wade, Chief Data Officer for the Intelligence Community, to talk about the pivotal role of quality data in driving AI and emerging technologies in the IC. Lori shares her insig
Alex Cohen
Chief Marketing and Accessibility Officer · Accessible Pharmacy, Inc.
1 appearance on this show
Therman Trotman
Mr. SharePoint · SharePoint Help Desk
1 appearance on this show
Chris Hughes
TEN training specialist and master experience crafter · The Energy Conservatory
1 appearance on this show
Steve Blank
adjunct professor at Stanford
1 appearance on this show
Alex Martin
Managing Director and Commercial Litigation Specialist · International Society of Arboriculture
1 appearance on this show
Pete Newell
former Director of the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force (REF), co-founder and CEO
1 appearance on this show
Mike Clark
Chief Executive Officer · US Pack
1 appearance on this show
Brian Morrison
Senior Developer Educator · Planetscale
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Allison Brager
sleep scientist and active duty Army neuroscientist · JFK Special Warfare Center and School
1 appearance on this show
Jennifer Pahlka
Senior Fellow · Code for America
1 appearance on this show
Igor Jablokov
Founder + CEO · Pryon
2 appearances on this show
Alexis Bonnell
Chief Information Officer · U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
1 appearance on this show
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