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Crossing the Valley

Frontdoor Defense
Department Of Defense
Arcane Thunder
SOF Week
Artificial Intelligence
US Department Of Defense
UAS
U.S. Department Of Defense
Project Maven
Defense Technology
Software Development
Defense Innovation Unit Experimental
Commercial Data
NATO
Bazze
Onebrief
Military Operations
Uavs
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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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

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Rowntree
CEO of Niron Magnetics
Niron Magnetics
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
Armada
Episode: Ep 59: Building Infrastructure for 70% of the Untouched World
Rylan Hamilton
Co-founder of Blue Water Autonomy
Blue Water Autonomy
Episode: Ep 58: Blue Water Raises $50M to Deliver Maritime Autonomy to the Navy
Austin Gray
Co-founder of Blue Water Autonomy
Blue Water Autonomy
Episode: Ep 58: Blue Water Raises $50M to Deliver Maritime Autonomy to the Navy
Jon Gruen
CEO of Fortem Technologies and former Navy SEAL
Fortem Technologies
Episode: Ep. 57: A Navy SEAL Reveals What Ukraine Taught Us About Drone Warfare
James Boyd
Veteran, engineer, and entrepreneur, founder of Adyton.
Adyton
Episode: Ep. 55: Equipping the Military for Human-Centric Warfare
Becca Wasser
Policy analyst at the Center for New American Security
Center for New American Security
Episode: Ep. 52: Rebuilding America's Defense Industrial Base
Phil Sheers
Policy analyst at the Center for New American Security
Center for New American Security
Episode: Ep. 52: Rebuilding America's Defense Industrial Base
Joshua Steinman
CEO and co-founder of Galvanick, retired naval officer, and former senior director for cybersecurity on the National Security Council
Galvanick
Episode: Ep. 46: Meet the Tech Heretic Foiling China's Attempts to Take Over the Grid

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Noah Sheinbaum
Host of discussions centered around defense technology and entrepreneurship, exploring challenges faced by startups in the sector.

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Ep. 60: The $150M Bet on American Magnet Independence
Q: Can you talk about how you built relationships with companies?
We've managed inbound interest due to the uniqueness of our tech; we engage customers who are committed to redesigning their products around our materials.
Ep. 60: The $150M Bet on American Magnet Independence
Q: What was your background? How did you come into this story?
I have a background in scaling and commercializing new technology, with a focus on sustainable tech in various markets including automotive and defense.
Ep 58: Blue Water Raises $50M to Deliver Maritime Autonomy to the Navy
Q: Tell us a little bit about that requirement and how it dovetails with the purpose behind Blue Water.
Austin discussed the Navy's recent requirement and its alignment with Blue Water's focus on speed and tech development.
Ep. 57: A Navy SEAL Reveals What Ukraine Taught Us About Drone Warfare
Q: How did you all end up in that conflict?
The company proactively reached out to help Ukraine, recognizing their systems could assist in protecting borders amidst the invasion and forming partnerships as a result.
Ep. 46: Meet the Tech Heretic Foiling China's Attempts to Take Over the Grid
Q: What is the problem that you saw from your position inside the White House?
Steinman identified vulnerabilities in connected technologies, particularly in operational technology and its cybersecurity risks, which he aimed to address through his work with Galvanick.

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Focusing on the intersection of defense technology and entrepreneurship, themes frequently discussed include the challenges faced by defense startups in scaling their innovations from pilot phases to full production. This series showcases the stories of pioneering companies and their leaders, sharing insights on navigating complex government contracts, integrating cutting-edge technology into military operations, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. Notably, the content emphasizes not just the successes but also the trials and lessons learned throughout the defense innovation ecosystem, making it especially relevant for professionals and entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in this critical sector.

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Crossing the Valley launched 2 years ago and published 61 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Jonathan Rowntree
2. Dan Wright
3. Rylan Hamilton
4. Austin Gray
5. Jon Gruen
6. James Boyd
7. Becca Wasser
8. Phil Sheers

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