
Few companies make it from pilot to production in the defense market. Those who do often change the industry in the process. How do they do it? What lessons can startups take from their trials, successes, and failures? Crossing the Valley tells the stories of the trailblazers who are forging a new path for America's defense. www.valleycrossers.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 66 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentTechnology | |||

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This week, we are spotlighting a new podcast in the defense community, Rebuilding the Fleet.
This new pod covers all things Maritime Autonomy and shipbuilding, featuring repeat guest Austin Gray.
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About Nathan Diller
Nathan Diller brings a rare combination of operational military experience, government innovation leadership, and private sector execution to the defense technolo... more
About Eric
Eric didn’t start as an entrepreneur. After serving 12 years as an infantry officer in the US Army, including deployments during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, he attended Stanford GSB while still on active duty. Exposure to business scho... more
About Dave Tuttle
Dave Tuttle’s career reads like preparation for exactly one mission: building defense logistics software that actually works at the tactical edge. After commissioning as an Army officer and deploying to Afghanistan, he transitioned... more
About Jeff Cole
Jeff Cole is the CEO and co-founder of Hidden Level, bringing 20 years of experience developing radar and sensing technology for defense, intelligence, and commercial customers. Before founding Hidden Level, Jeff worked at Saab and S... more
From University Lab to Critical Defense Supplier
About Jonathan Rowntree
Jonathan Rowntree brings three decades of materials commercialization experience to his role as CEO of Niron Magnetics. His background spans scaling technologies across consum... more
About Dan Wright
Dan combines deep operational experience with strategic thinking about technological competition. Starting his career as a lawyer at Goodwin Proctor, Wright made the transition to technology by joining AppDynamics as one of the earl... more
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About the Guests
Rylan Hamilton is Co-founder and CEO of Blue Water Autonomy, bringing a unique combination of naval service and commercial robotics expertise. After his Navy career, Hamilto... more
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Focused on the intersection of innovation and national security, this podcast explores the journeys of startups that successfully transition from pilot projects to fully-fledged production in the defense sector. It features in-depth discussions with industry trailblazers, offering insights into their challenges, successes, and unique experiences that shape the defense technology landscape. Each episode aims to equip listeners—especially those involved in startups—with valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, technology development, and navigating government contracts and relationships. The podcast's emphasis on the practical realities of defense innovation sets it apart, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the growing field of def... more
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Recent guests on Crossing the Valley include:
1. Eric Hanft
2. David Tuttle
3. Jeff Cole
4. Jonathan Rowntree
5. Dan Wright
6. Rylan Hamilton
7. Austin Gray
8. Jon Gruen
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