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Crossing the Valley

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Artificial Intelligence
US Department Of Defense
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U.S. Department Of Defense
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Defense Technology
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NATO
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Galvanick
Turbine One
National Security

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

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Recent Guests

Eric Hanft
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David Tuttle
CEO and co-founder of Rune Technologies
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Jeff Cole
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Jonathan Rowntree
CEO of Niron Magnetics
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Episode: Ep. 60: The $150M Bet on American Magnet Independence
Dan Wright
CEO and co-founder of Armada, experienced in tech startups and previously a lawyer
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Episode: Ep 59: Building Infrastructure for 70% of the Untouched World
Rylan Hamilton
Co-founder of Blue Water Autonomy
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Austin Gray
Co-founder of Blue Water Autonomy
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Jon Gruen
CEO of Fortem Technologies and former Navy SEAL
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James Boyd
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Noah Sheinbaum
Host of the discussions exploring innovation and entrepreneurship within the defense sector.

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Ep. 64: Nathan Diller, Divergent
Q: What does it actually take to get a part to become a credited trusted part of a prime like General Atomics?
Diller outlines the process of developing parts for defense primes like General Atomics, which involves ensuring quality, safety, and trust through rigorous engineering data and material qualification processes.
Ep. 64: Nathan Diller, Divergent
Q: How would you categorize Divergent's approach to the federal and the defense markets?
Diller explains that Divergent's strategy involves building trust incrementally, working on airworthiness qualifications and direct government contracts, while addressing safety and reliability challenges in aerospace manufacturing.
Ep. 62: Eric Hanft, Ditto Public Sector
Q: What were your early deals?
We primarily engaged in foreign sales and unique governmental contracts, without typical competitive solicitations.
Ep. 62: Eric Hanft, Ditto Public Sector
Q: What was the vision of Key Square Labs?
Key Square Labs aimed to build novel technologies addressing digital identity management and scalable military communication solutions.
Ep. 61: Hidden Level CEO Jeff Cole
Q: What was the reason to seek Apfit funds?
Apfit allowed the Army to procure systems even without a pre-existing program, which was essential for fast-tracking the development of the technology and scaling production.

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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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2. David Tuttle
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4. Jonathan Rowntree
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6. Rylan Hamilton
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8. Jon Gruen

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