Mission Matters Podcast

• The New Dawn of Defense Acquisition

  Last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released a memo outlining a series of reforms to the defense acquisition system. In this episode of the Mission Matters podcast, David Rothzeid and Mike Brown break down what these reforms are and what impact they will have on the defense startup community. We cover:The details of the reforms themselves (abolishing JCIDS, changing PEOs to PAEs, MOSA, and more)Why some legacy incumbents may resist these changesHow to incentivize people within the Department to make these reforms a realityHow startups should work to take advantage of the reformsAnd moreFor more, check out David's blog post on the subject: https://drothzeid.medium.com/making-speed-and-accountability-the-new-normal-in-defense-acquisition-88cb84adfb65

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• How Missile Defense Actually Works

  There’s a lot of buzz these days around missile defense, but not much discussion around how missile defense actually works. In this episode of the Mission Matters podcast, Matt and I sit down with Shield Capital Operating Partner and former Director of the Missile Defense Agency, Ltg. (ret.) Pat O’Reilly, to discuss the current state of missile defense. We cover:How missile defense actually works, breaking down a) the threats b) the kill chain and c) firing doctrineHow missile defense has changed over the last several decadesThe role of startups and emerging technologies in the future of missile defenseThe state of our adversaries’ missile and missile defense systemsAs always, please let us know your thoughts, and please reach out if you or anyone you know is building in the national security domain.

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• Rangeview: Manufacturing in the Cyber Foundry

  What will it take to actually bring manufacturing back to America? In this episode of the Mission Matters podcast, Akhil and I sit down with Cameron Schiller and Aeden Gasser-Brennan, the founders of Rangeview, to discuss the current state manufacturing in the U.S. We discuss:What investment casting actually is and how Rangeview is revolutionizing the ancient manufacturing processWhy China dominates much of today’s manufacturing landscape, particularly in the world of consumer electronicsHow modern defense manufacturing today differs from the manufacturing we did during WWIIHow industrial policy combined with new technologies can help bring manufacturing back to AmericaAs always, please let us know your thoughts, and please reach out if you or anyone you know is building in the national security domain.

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• Seasats: Scaling Persistent Maritime Autonomy

  In this episode, we speak with Mike Flanigan, the CEO of Seasats, a startup building the future of maritime autonomy.

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• Building the Software Defined Navy

  This month on the Mission Matters podcast, we sat down with Justin Fanelli, the CTO of the U.S. Department of the Navy, and Artem Sherbinin, the CTO of the U.S. Surface Navy to discuss the future software-defined Navy. We cover everything from computer vision deployment in the maritime domain to why technology will matter in a conflict with China to what “software defined warfare” actually means.As always, please let us know your thoughts, and please reach out if you or anyone you know is building in the national security domain. Key words: Navy, technology adoption, software-defined systems, integration, resilient communications, data integration, hybrid forces, geopolitical context, defense technology, innovation, AI integration, defense tech startups, naval operations, generative AI, military technology, DOD tech adoption, Ukraine conflict lessons, computer vision, maritime technology, startup adviceChaptersIntroduction to the Guests and Their RolesChallenges in Technology Adoption and IntegrationThe Future of Software-Defined WarfareThe Importance of Data IntegrationGeopolitical Context and the Navy's RoleThe Urgency of Technological Integration in DefenseReviving Patriotism and National SecuritySuccess Stories in Defense Technology IntegrationBuilding Effective Partnerships for InnovationKey Metrics for Measuring Success in DefenseIntegrating New Technologies with Existing SystemsLearning from Successful Startups in DefenseAdvice for Startups Entering the Defense SpaceInnovative Program Management in DefenseStrategic Partnerships and Funding MechanismsOutcome-Driven Metrics and AccountabilityFuture Wishes for Defense TechnologyLessons from Ukraine for Indo-Pacific ConflictsGenerative AI in the NavyChallenges of Technology Integration in the DoDBuilding for the Navy: Unique ConsiderationsComputer Vision in the Maritime DomainAdversaries' Adoption of Maritime TechnologiesUnderstanding Adversaries' Military Technology Approaches

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