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DefTechPod

DefTechLink.com
Ukraine
Procurement
Nadic
Defense Technology Startups
Foreign Comparative Testing
Arctic Testing
Defense Finance
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Department Of Defense
IP Protection
Prime Contractors
Mod/nato/defense Procurement
Prevail Partners
Uncrewed Systems
UK Defence Innovation
J-Hub
Verification and Validation
International Companies Engaging With US Defense
Aukus

DefTechLink podcasts are practical conversations about how defence markets actually work, starting with the United States and extending to the UK and allied systems. We speak with practitioners, operators, founders, and programme insiders about funding, experimentation, procurement, and why transitions stall or succeed. The focus is lived experience, not hype: what decisions matter, where risk sit... more

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In this episode of DefTechPod, Erica Dill-Russell speaks with Jonatan Luther-Bergquist, General Partner at Inflection and co-founder of the European Defence Tech Hub.

Jonatan comes to defence through engineering physics, cryptography, venture capita... more

In this episode of DefTechPod, Erica Dill-Russell speaks with Alex Scott, Director of Commercial Affairs at Steel Rock Capital, a specialist financing house working exclusively with companies in the defence, security and resilience sectors.

For many... more

In this episode of DefTechPod, Erica Dill-Russell speaks with Steve Mason, founder and CEO of Nova Blue Technologies and former technical director at GCHQ, and Dave Collins OBE, senior director for cybersecurity at Nova Blue and former Royal Air Forc... more

In this episode of DefTechPod, Erica speaks with Denys Demko, Economic Secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom, about Ukraine’s defence technology ecosystem and what allied companies, investors and partners can learn from it.

Denys... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Scott
Director of Commercial Affairs at Steel Rock Capital
Steel Rock Capital
Episode: Winning the Contract Is Not Enough: Alex Scott on Defence Finance and Delivery Risk
Steve Mason
Founder and CEO, Nova Blue Technologies; former technical director at GCHQ
Nova Blue Technologies
Episode: Too Small to Be a Target? Steve Mason and Dave Collins on Cyber Risk, Defence SMEs and Why Waiting Costs More
Dave Collins
Senior director for cyber security; former RAF
Episode: Too Small to Be a Target? Steve Mason and Dave Collins on Cyber Risk, Defence SMEs and Why Waiting Costs More
Denys Demko
Economic secretary at the Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom; focus on defence industrial cooperation, innovations and finance
Embassy of Ukraine in the United Kingdom
Episode: Ukraine’s Defence Tech Ecosystem: Denys Demko on Brave1, Battlefield Iteration and Allied Innovation
Anssi Aikio
Program manager at XD Solutions
XD Solutions
Episode: Cold Weather, Real Lessons: Anssi Aikio on Arctic Testing and Defence Innovation in Finland
Nico Nelson
Founding partner/GP at Archangel Ventures
Archangel Ventures
Episode: From Hype to Capability: Nico Nelson on Defence-First Investing in Europe
Luca Leone
CEO of Kahootz
Kahootz
Episode: Sovereignty, Security, and Defence Software: Luca Leone on Kahootz and Building for the Real World
Jake Bostock
Technology scout at Beaten Zone Venture Partners; reservist in capability development at the Australian Army
Beaten Zone Venture Partners
Episode: Australia, AUKUS, and Defence Innovation: Jake Bostock on Access, Investment, and What Matters
Chloe Friberg
President of the Norwegian American Defense and Homeland Security Industry Council
Nadic
Episode: From Norway to Washington: Chloe Friberg on NADIC, Defence Industry Support, and U.S. Access

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Erica Dill-Russell
Host of DefTechPod; DefTechPod/DefTechLink affiliations used across episodes; frequently described as host of the show.

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Australia, AUKUS, and Defence Innovation: Jake Bostock on Access, Investment, and What Matters
Q: What advice would you give veterans looking to enter the defense industry in Australia?
Hire veterans or engage as a BD contact with veterans as part of your team; veterans bring valuable end-user insight and contextual understanding of defense environments. Start with warm introductions rather than cold CVs, seek conversations with practitioners, and leverage programs like DefTechLearn to build procurement-ready skills.
Australia, AUKUS, and Defence Innovation: Jake Bostock on Access, Investment, and What Matters
Q: What is the current state of funding for blue-sky projects in Australia, and how does ASCA fit in?
ASCA is the prominent open-door program modeled after DARPA, consolidating earlier schemes like NextGen Tech Fund and DIH. It funds missions and innovation initiatives, but there is limited direct contract value; pitchfests are used to surface ideas and build collaboration rather than provide immediate procurement wins.
Australia, AUKUS, and Defence Innovation: Jake Bostock on Access, Investment, and What Matters
Q: Tell us more about how AUKUS Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 differ in practical terms for a startup looking to participate in Australia.
Pillar 1 is about the big-ticket capability—nuclear-powered submarines—where the timeline is long and opportunities are large but distant. Pillar 2 is where startups can move faster by focusing on advanced capabilities, information sharing, and cross-border collaboration across Australia, the US, and the UK, with a strong emphasis on innovation and exportability.
Inside UK Defence Innovation: Dan Sawyers on jHub, Urgency and Adapting at Pace
Q: How can people find you and engage with J-Hub, especially those new to defence?
People can search for J-Hub online to understand the framework and contact routes; there is an outreach email for the multi-user J-Hub. The recommended path is to connect via UK Defence Innovation as a primary open door, which then funnels opportunities to J-Hub and the other service-specific innovation teams.
Inside UK Defence Innovation: Dan Sawyers on jHub, Urgency and Adapting at Pace
Q: Is J-Hub a front door for Defence where industry should come in and talk to you first, or is there a different path to engage?
We are not a traditional front door; we triage based on user problems, engage with stakeholders, and then determine a feasible route to take solutions into defence. We do engage with industry selectively through platforms like ForumX, SoftWeek, DSCI, and UK Defence Innovation, with a preference for engagement that centers on user problems and prioritization.

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What is DefTechPod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program concentrates on how defense markets actually operate, with practical discussions about funding, procurement, experimentation, and the realities of bringing new tech to warfighters. Episodes regularly feature investors, government and military insiders, startup founders, and legal or policy experts who describe real-world pathways to funding, testing, and contracting across US, UK, and allied markets. A standout throughline is de-risking delivery and navigating defense ecosystems—from capital structures and cross-border opportunities to end-user engagement and compliance. The format emphasizes lived experience, actionable guidance, and candid lessons over hype, making it useful for teams seeking to understand sponsorable defense... more

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3. Dave Collins
4. Denys Demko
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