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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...

Founders in Focus Part 1: Jeff Cole, Doug Bernauer + Topher Haddad (Recorded @ Manifest: Demo Day)
April 01, 2025
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00:27:2437.85 MB

Founders in Focus Part 1: Jeff Cole, Doug Bernauer + Topher Haddad (Recorded @ Manifest: Demo Day)

Today's episode of Building the Base is part one 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: Jeff Cole from Hidden ...

Rapid Acquisition: Scaling Culture and Capabilities with Melissa Johnson, USSOCOM
March 04, 2025
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00:37:1951.27 MB

Rapid Acquisition: Scaling Culture and Capabilities with Melissa Johnson, USSOCOM

In this episode of Building the Base, Melissa "Mojo" Johnson, Acquisition Executive at US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), offers a candid look into the world of military acquisition, drawing from her extensive experience with the Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office and SOCOM.  Five key take...

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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)

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)
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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
Incentivizing Defense Innovation: Rep. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee
Incentivizing Defense Innovation: Rep. Adam Smith, Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee
00:22:51
Answering the Call: Hon. Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Answering the Call: Hon. Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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