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"From Production Lines to Front Lines," with Becca Wasser and Philip Sheers of CNAS
May 13, 2025
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00:32:1044.2 MB

"From Production Lines to Front Lines," with Becca Wasser and Philip Sheers of CNAS

In this episode of Building the Base, Hondo Geurts and Lauren Bedula are joined by Becca Wasser and Philip Sheers from the Center for New American Security (CNAS) to discuss their recent report, "From Production Lines to Front Lines." Drawing from extensive industry research and stakeholder intervi...

"Supply Chains Win Wars": Rare Earth Magnets with John Maslin, CEO Vulcan Elements
April 29, 2025
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"Supply Chains Win Wars": Rare Earth Magnets with John Maslin, CEO Vulcan Elements

In this episode of Building the Base, Hondo Geurts and Lauren Bedula sit down with John Maslin, Co-founder and CEO of Vulcan Elements , for an insightful conversation about the critical importance of rare earth magnets to U.S. national security. Drawing from his background as a Navy Supply Corps of...

Founders in Focus Part 2: Tyler Sweatt, Josh Lospinoso + Troy Demmer (Recorded @ Manifest: Demo Day)
April 16, 2025
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00:38:3953.11 MB

Founders in Focus Part 2: Tyler Sweatt, Josh Lospinoso + Troy Demmer (Recorded @ Manifest: Demo Day)

Today's episode of Building the Base is part two of our "Founders in Focus" series, recorded at Manifest: Demo Day where 34 companies from across the defense industrial base demoed their disruptive tech. Hosts Hondo and Lauren caught up with some of the most dynamic founders: Tyler Sweatt from Seco...

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"From Production Lines to Front Lines," with Becca Wasser and Philip Sheers of CNAS

"From Production Lines to Front Lines," with Becca Wasser and Philip Sheers of CNAS

"From Production Lines to Front Lines," with Becca Wasser and Philip Sheers of CNAS
"From Production Lines to Front Lines," with Becca Wasser and Philip Sheers of CNAS
00:32:10
"Supply Chains Win Wars": Rare Earth Magnets with John Maslin, CEO Vulcan Elements
"Supply Chains Win Wars": Rare Earth Magnets with John Maslin, CEO Vulcan Elements
00:25:29
Founders in Focus Part 2: Tyler Sweatt, Josh Lospinoso + Troy Demmer (Recorded @ Manifest: Demo Day)
Founders in Focus Part 2: Tyler Sweatt, Josh Lospinoso + Troy Demmer (Recorded @ Manifest: Demo Day)
00:38:39
Founders in Focus Part 1: Jeff Cole, Doug Bernauer + Topher Haddad (Recorded @ Manifest: Demo Day)
Founders in Focus Part 1: Jeff Cole, Doug Bernauer + Topher Haddad (Recorded @ Manifest: Demo Day)
00:27:24
Rapid Acquisition: Scaling Culture and Capabilities with Melissa Johnson, USSOCOM
Rapid Acquisition: Scaling Culture and Capabilities with Melissa Johnson, USSOCOM
00:37:19
Driving Comprehensive Defense Acquisition Reform with Eric Lofgren
Driving Comprehensive Defense Acquisition Reform with Eric Lofgren
00:43:32
Bipartisan Breakthroughs: Rep. Pat Ryan, House Defense Modernization Caucus
Bipartisan Breakthroughs: Rep. Pat Ryan, House Defense Modernization Caucus
00:22:09
Next-Gen Defense: AI on the Frontlines with Thomas Robinson, COO Domino Data Lab
Next-Gen Defense: AI on the Frontlines with Thomas Robinson, COO Domino Data Lab
00:27:00
Defending Against the Drone Threat: Counter-UAS Applications with Andy Lowery, CEO Epirus
Defending Against the Drone Threat: Counter-UAS Applications with Andy Lowery, CEO Epirus
00:24:08
Looking Ahead: National Security in a New Administration with Nadia Schadlow and Stephen Rodriguez
Looking Ahead: National Security in a New Administration with Nadia Schadlow and Stephen Rodriguez
00:30:51

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An amazing dialogue with some of the most interesting guests in technology and national security. A must listen for entrepreneurs, innovators, government leaders, and anyone who wants to learn more about how technology will impact our future security and prosperity

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Best Podcast re: NatSec / Defense tech innovation

Lauren & Hondo co-host the best Podcast that I’ve been exposed to re: National Security & Defense technology innovation (and Gov / Defense acquisition reform). Well done Lauren, Hondo, all the Podcast guests, and Business Executives for National Security (BENS) for producing this valuable series.

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