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Host Jeremy Hitchcock delves into the fascinating journey of Brian Streem, a startup CEO who transitioned from the glitz of Hollywood to the complexities of defense innovation.
From his early days in film school to producing independent films showcased at Sundance, Brian's passion for cameras and technology eventually led him to the world of drones. Through grit and determination, he built a successful company providing drone cinematography services to Hollywood, only to pivot towards developing groundbreaking software for precise drone navigation.
Discover how Brian's tenacity, willingness to listen to customer needs, and bold approach to business have propelled his company, Vermeer, into the forefront of defense technology. Explore the challenges, insights, and lessons learned along the way in this compelling episode of innovation and perseverance. -
Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with John DeVito, Special Agent in Charge at ATF.
In this episode, John provides insights into ATF's role in combating gun violence, arson, and explosive incidents across the nation. From implementing advanced technologies like firearm tracing and the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to the shift towards intelligence-driven policing, John discusses how law enforcement has evolved to stay ahead of criminal trends.Through anecdotes and real-life examples, John illustrates the power of leveraging intelligence and technology to target the most dangerous elements of criminal networks. He emphasizes the need for continual improvement and innovation in law enforcement strategies to effectively protect communities and prevent violent crime.
Join us as we gain valuable insights from John's extensive career in law enforcement and explore the ongoing efforts to create safer neighborhoods and uphold justice across the United States.
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Amanda von Goetz, CEO of Fermata Discovery, one of New North Ventures' portfolio companies.
Amanda von Goetz earned her BMus degree in Piano Performance from The Juilliard School, where she studied from 2000 to 2005. Later, she pursued her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014.
Discover how Amanda's background as a classical pianist paved the way for her transition into the tech field, where she harnessed her understanding of hierarchical structures to revolutionize intelligence gathering. And explore real-life examples of Fermata's impact in solving mysteries and aiding law enforcement agencies while uncovering the unique culture and values that drive Fermata's success. -
Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Landon Winkelvoss.
Landon co-founded Nisos in 2015 and serves as its VP of Legal and Intelligence Advisory. He leads Nisos legal go-to-market, where his team is directly involved in go-to-market sales, demand generation marketing efforts, law firm partnership acquisition, product management, and project sales conversion to annual recurring revenue. He also sits on the Board of Directors and is involved in the strategic direction of Nisos with Columbia Capital, Paladin Capital Group, and Skylab Capital.
His vision as a founder was to engineer an analytical scale using artificial intelligence to deliver intelligence community-level digital insights to blue-chip companies and the national security sector. These insights are delivered through a platform enabling a stronger defense and more effective response against advanced cyberattacks, fraud, IP theft, disinformation, threats to executives and physical assets, state-sponsored actors, and abuse of digital platforms. Prior to founding Nisos, he spent 10 years as a Technical Targeting Officer for the U.S. Intelligence Community, including multiple warzone deployments and overseas postings. -
Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with David Etue, CEO of Nisos and a seasoned expert with 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity realm. With an impressive background spanning security program leadership, management consulting, and product management, David brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
In this insightful episode, David engages in a compelling conversation with our host, Jeremy Hitchcock, exploring the intricacies of the cybersecurity landscape. David shares valuable insights from his experiences at the helm of Nisos, a company focused on delivering managed intelligence services, to his reflections on the intersection of managed services and products in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.
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Our guest host Stephanie Usry Bellistri sits down with Aaron Brown, associate founder at 2430 -- a nonprofit dedicated to defending American innovation, industry, and critical technology against foreign adversaries.
Aaron has over two decades of experience in law enforcement, Army Special Operations, and national security, including as a senior operations officer and field leader at the Central Intelligence Agency. Aaron is a proven problem solver and innovator, with experience leading complex, dynamic, and multimillion dollar intelligence missions across the globe, in war zones, austere environments, throughout the Near East, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
Aaron is a recognized expert in the exponential risk of surveillance technology. He has advised numerous intelligence community programs about such risks and developed advanced solutions for this rapidly growing threat–hundreds have attended his sensitive talks on technology, including CIA executives and senior leaders from the Special Operations community. Aaron‘s final role at CIA was as Deputy Chief of Operations for Southeast Asia, where he gained deep regional expertise.
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Jim Smith, a distinguished member of the Senior Executive Service and the Acquisition Executive at U.S. Special Operations Command, for an engaging conversation in our latest podcast episode. Delving into Mr. Smith's multifaceted career that spans military service, academia, and leadership in defense acquisitions, this episode offers valuable insights into the intricate world of special operations forces acquisition, technology, and logistics.
Join the discussion as Mr. Smith shares perspectives on the role of artificial intelligence, data, and the collaborative efforts essential for the future of military technology. Whether you're a defense industry professional or an enthusiast eager to explore the evolving landscape of defense acquisitions, this episode provides a compelling and enlightening exploration of Jim Smith's remarkable journey and expertise.
0:00Introduction
1:37
Jim's Background
4:17
Day to Day Acquisitions in DoD
7:44
Setting Priorities in Acquisitions
12:09
Technology, Venture, and Dual Use
19:00
AI and Data Workflows
24:28
Advice for Founders
27:35
Outro
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In this insightful episode, host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Stephen DiBartolomeo, a Navy cryptologist turned venture capitalist and founder, shares his unique journey transitioning from military service to civilian life through a skill bridge fellowship.
The conversation unfolds to reveal his venture capital endeavors with Forge Point Capital and Scout, highlighting emerging trends in the industry. Steven's dual role as an investor and founder at Chiplytics is explored, emphasizing the intersection of negotiation skills and an understanding of technology development timelines gained through entrepreneurship.
The episode delves into Chiplytics' origin story, addressing supply chain vulnerabilities. For valuable advice on careers in venture capital or entrepreneurship and to gain insights into the dynamic landscape, you'll want to tune in!
0:00Introduction
1:22
Stephen's SkillBridge Story
8:50
Venture After Armed Services
13:37
Origin Story of Chiplitics
21:23
Founding and Investing
25:31
Outro
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with sit down with Ben Colman, the founder of Reality Defender, a trailblazing company in the field of deepfake detection.
With a rich background spanning 15 years in scaling companies at the intersection of privacy, AI, and cybersecurity, Ben brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. As the former leader of cyber commercialization at Goldman Sachs and a graduate intern at Google, Ben shares his journey and delves into the core focus of Reality Defender—utilizing generative AI to detect manipulated or fake content across various mediums like audio, video, images, and text.The engaging conversation explores the challenges encountered by startups, the imperative need for regulations in the evolving space of deepfake detection, and real-world instances where misinformation has had profound consequences. Ethical considerations surrounding the use of generative AI take center stage, as Ben provides valuable insights into both the capabilities and limitations of their technology. The episode concludes with a reflection on Ben's role as a CEO and the dynamic nature of the cybersecurity landscape, leaving listeners with a deeper understanding of the critical role played by innovative solutions in safeguarding against the risks of manipulated media.
0:00Introduction
0:54
Welcome
3:18
First Beginnings
5:19
Misinformation and the Veracity of Content
13:36
Really Good Fakes
17:37
Preparing Companies
20:52
Advice
23:18
Outro
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Michael Wishart, Chairman and CEO of eFabless.
Mike brings a wealth of experience to his role, having retired from a distinguished thirty-year career at Goldman Sachs, where he specialized in covering the technology industry as an investment banker. Currently serving on the board of Cypress Semiconductor, his extensive knowledge and strategic insights have also been evident during his tenure on the Spansion board.
Mike's expertise extends into the heart of the semiconductor industry, and his contributions have been instrumental in shaping its landscape. In this conversation, Mike will delve into the exciting Efabless Design Challenge, offering his unique perspective on the future of chip design and innovation.
0:00Introduction
0:42
Welcome
7:51
The Efabless Vision
11:40
Manufacturing Methodology
17:58
Community Designers
20:24
The CHIPS Act
26:51
Advice
29:27
Outro
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Austin Gray, a defense entrepreneur currently working on his Masters in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. He also holds an MBA from MIT and a BA from Davidson College in Economics and Arab Studies.
Currently, he plays a pivotal role in Prototyping for the Kyiv Engineering Corps, a position that showcases his dedication to innovation and problem-solving. Prior to this, he served as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Navy, dedicating five years of his life to protecting national security and contributing to vital intelligence efforts.
0:01Introduction
0:44
Welcome
2:20
Business and Policy
7:14
Becoming an Entrepreneur
13:17
Lessons From Ukraine
21:41
Humans and AI in Combat Decision-making
25:57
Advice For Others
27:58
Outro
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini--a software company that modernizes the Defense Acquisition Process. Prior to her role as CEO, Tara served as Govini’s President of National Security, leading strategy and growth, and overseeing Govini’s work with all federal clients.
Tara has held leadership positions in technology across industry, government, and non-profit sectors, including at Palantir Technologies and serving as Chief of Staff for Global Strategic Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, among other senior roles. Tara holds a BS from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MA in Security Studies from Georgetown University. She is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
0:00Introduction
0:45
Welcome
5:07
Data Transformation in the DoD
11:02
Decision-Making in the Day to Day
16:14
Advice for Start-ups
20:40
Alternate Life Journey
23:58
Hope for the Future
27:30
Not-for-Profit Work
30:02
Outro
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Allison Coukos, MBA Candidate at the Tuck School of Business. With a passion for innovation, cybersecurity, and national security venture capital, Coukos has dedicated her career to driving excellence in the technology sector and is currently a venture fellow at Blu Ventures.
Prior to her MBA journey, Coukos was a Senior Consultant in Technology Strategy at Deloitte and received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at George Washington University. She is currently planning the inaugural Tuck National Security and Innovation Conference, sponsored by New North Ventures.
0:00Introduction
0:43
Welcome
3:59
Getting Into National Security and Venture Capital
7:40
Program at Tuck
8:56
National Security and Innovation Conference
13:58
Vision and Plans
18:12
Conclusion
18:49
Outro
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Trevor Hough, the Owner of The ADK Group, an advisory firm focused on bridging the gap between industry, national security, and investors and helping companies scale up their business while solving vital national security challenges.
He retired from the Army in 2022 as a Military Intelligence officer after splitting most of his career between Special Operations and supporting national-level policy making. Now, Hough is a seasoned professional who operates at the intersection of National Security, Tech, and Data. With roles ranging from Strategic Advisor to Mentor, his expertise orbits National Security Policy, Risk Analysis, and building effective teams.
0:00Introduction
0:56
Getting Started
7:39
Daily Habits
11:59
Startups and National Security
17:03
Building Better Work
19:34
What is Success?
21:51
Thinking About Core Values
23:11
Inspirational Stories
26:16
Conclusion
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with John Serafini, the Chief Executive Officer of HawkEye 360. HawkEye 360 is the leading developer of space-based radio frequency (RF) mapping and analytics capabilities. John founded the company and has served as the CEO since company incorporation in 2015.
John has over a decade of experience investing in and leading national security-oriented technology companies. He has founded and/or served as the CEO for 10 venture-capital technology companies, each with a thematic focus on the national security, defense, and intelligence sectors. His investment activities and management expertise center upon the intersection of profit-maximizing private capital and the unique requirements and R&D capabilities of the U.S. Government.
John previously served as Senior Vice President of Allied Minds, where he led the formation, financing, and management of HawkEye 360, along with other Allied Minds companies such as BridgeSat, Federated Wireless, and Percipient Networks (WatchGuard acquired). A former Airborne Ranger-qualified U.S. Army infantry officer, John is a graduate of the US Military Academy, Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. -
Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Ross Haleliuk, head of product at LimaCharlie - a California-based cybersecurity company that enables organizations to detect & respond to threats, automate processes, reduce the number of vendors, and future-proof their security operations.
Ross began his journey as a co-founder of a B2B edtech before building a decade-long career as a product leader across multiple industries and ending up in cybersecurity. His areas of expertise include go-to-market and product strategy, B2B product-led growth, strategic positioning, product-market fit expansion, and growth.
Ross is active in the cybersecurity ecosystem as a startup advisor and angel investor, currently leading the VIS Angel Syndicate. He often writes about cybersecurity, security investment, growth, and building security startups on TechCrunch, in other leading industry media, and in his blog Venture in Security, read by tens of thousands of security leaders every month. Ross is a frequent speaker at podcasts focused on cybersecurity, including SC's Enterprise Security Weekly, Breaking Through in Cybersecurity by Cybersecurity Marketing Society, and others. -
Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Doug Livermore, the Director of Special Operations, Irregular Warfare, Special Programs, and Sensitive Activities for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Navy. Additionally, he is a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard, currently serving as the Deputy Commander of Special Operations Detachment - NATO. Previously, Doug served as a sensitive activities advisor to both the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security. Multiple international affairs and security studies journals have distributed Doug’s works, including many publications in War on the Rocks, Small Wars Journal, and the Military Times. Doug is the National Director for External Communications for the Special Forces Association and is also a Non-Resident Fellow with West Point’s Irregular Warfare Initiative. Additionally, he is on the Board of Directors for both No One Left Behind and the Special Operations Association of America, where he has been instrumental in the ongoing evacuation and resettlement of Afghan interpreters and their families. Doug earned his undergraduate degree in Military History at West Point and his graduate degree in International Security Affairs from Georgetown University, and excelled in the Army Command and General Staff Officer Course.
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Jennifer Rudolph, a Professor of Asian History and International and Global Studies and Director of the East Asia Hub at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). She received her degrees from the University of Washington and the University of Chicago and is a former executive director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and the Harvard China Fund (Harvard University). Her research interests include Chinese political history, US-China relations, identity formation, and the geopolitics of Taiwan. Her most recent books are The China Questions 2: Critical Insights into US-China Relations (with Maria Adele Carrai and Michael Szonyi, Harvard, 2022), which just received an honorable mention for the Franklin Buchanan Prize from the Association for Asian Studies, and The China Questions: Critical Insights into a Rising Power (with Michael Szonyi, Harvard 2018). She also wrote Negotiated Power in Late Imperial China: The Zongli Yamen and the Politics of Reform (Cornell East Asia Series, 2008). She is a long-term Research Associate at the Fairbank Center and a founding member of the Urban China Research Network, serving on its board for six years. With five US Department of Education and Department of Defense grants, she has led the East Asia initiative for science, engineering, and business students at WPI. Dr. Rudolph has held numerous fellowships, including a Fulbright Hays for doctoral research in Taiwan.
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Eric Blatt, who advises emerging companies on intellectual property issues and strategic transactions. As an accomplished litigator and former patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Blatt speaks and publishes frequently on intellectual property and other issues relating to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program—a federal program that annually awards approximately $5 billion to startups and small businesses conducting high-impact R&D. Blatt also serves as a mentor with several accelerators, including the U.S. Navy’s SBIR/STTR Transition Program, the Department of Energy’s Startup Studio, and Georgetown University’s Venture Lab. Additionally, Blatt is a member of the IP Committee for the Small Business Technology Council, which is an education and advocacy organization focused on the SBIR program.
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Host Jeremy Hitchcock sits down with Daniel Turner the Co-Founder and CEO of TRAXyL who invented a way to “paint” fiber optics and other infrastructure directly onto paved surfaces. He has previously worked for the federal government managing complex and strategic technical development projects. Daniel graduated from Virginia Tech with a Computer Science Engineering degree minoring in Math. While at TRAXyL, he has successfully executed on NSF and Air Force SBIR Phase I & Phase II’s and has led the effort to win additional contracts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Air Force.
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