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The Drone UltimatumHow The Iran War is Changing Defense Tech Investing | Patrick BlumenthalPatrick Blumenthal (Investor at Anomaly Fund) returns to break down how venture capital actually works in defense, what makes founders worth backing, and how geopolitical realities shape investment decisions.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thedroneultimatum.substack.com/Follow Pat on X: https://x.com/PatrickJBlumThe conversation spans Iran, great power competition, and the second-order effects of U.S. strategy on global markets and startups. Patrick also shares how he evaluates companies, why certain founders consistently outperform, and where defense tech is still misunderstood by investors.
2026-03-201h 26The Drone UltimatumHow Defense Tech Investors Evaluate Startups | Jocelyn Kinsey (DFJ Growth)Jocelyn Kinsey, Partner at DFJ Growth, joins us for a deep dive into defense tech investing, startup strategy, and the realities of building in the national security ecosystem.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thedroneultimatum.substack.com/Jocelyn Kinsey on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-kinsey/DFJ Growth Website:https://dfjgrowth.com/DFJ Growth has been investing in deep tech for decades, including early bets on SpaceX. In this conversation...
2026-03-1944 minThe Drone UltimatumFormer Army Ranger on Drone Warfare, Ukraine, and The Future of War | James LechnerSign up for our newsletterJim's book, With My ShieldFormer U.S. Army Ranger James Lechner joins the podcast to discuss modern warfare, drone combat, and the lessons the West should be learning from Ukraine.Lechner shares experiences from Mogadishu to advising Ukrainian units near the front lines, explaining how urban combat works in practice and why counter-drone systems are becoming essential on the modern battlefield. The conversation explores drone swarms, fiber-optic drones, AI targeting, and the limits of airpower in modern conflicts...
2026-03-131h 07The Drone UltimatumBuilding Nuclear Reactors for the New Industrial Era | Isaiah Taylor, Valar AtomicsSign up for our newsletter Isaiah Taylor, founder and CEO of Valar Atomics, joins the show to discuss why energy is becoming a national security issue. Valar is building small modular nuclear reactors designed to deliver scalable, grid-independent power for industrial infrastructure, military installations, and emerging technologies like AI.In this episode, Isaiah explains why energy production is falling behind advances in AI, robotics, and manufacturing and why that gap matters for both economic competitiveness and defense readiness. He also breaks down Valar's approach to radically simplifying reactor design...
2026-03-061h 03The Drone UltimatumThe Future of Space Security and Homeland Defense | Clayton SwopeSign up for our newsletterClayton Swope, Deputy Director of the Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow in the Defense and Security Department, joins us to break down the real state of U.S. space and missile defense. We dig into how the Pentagon is thinking about space resilience, missile warning, and emerging threats from China and Russia. Clayton explains where policy, budget, and strategy are aligned and where gaps still exist.We also get into the industrial base behind space systems, acquisition friction...
2026-02-271h 11The Drone UltimatumAutonomous Cargo for the Navy: Shipboard VTOL Logistics at Scale | Charles Acknin & Isaac RobertsToday we’re joined by Charles Acknin and Isaac Roberts from Skyways, the Austin-based aerospace company building long-range autonomous cargo aircraft for real logistics missions. We dig into why Skyways went defense-first, how they turned early Marine Corps interest into a long-running Navy contract pipeline, and what it takes to fly autonomous VTOL cargo off ships in rough conditions. The conversation gets tactical on the tradeoffs of VTOL and hybrid propulsion, plus what “scale” actually means when you’re building a 1,000+ mile range platform. We also zoom out into startup...
2026-02-2055 minThe Drone UltimatumReinventing Missile Production with Liquid Propulsion | Chandler Luzsicza, GaladyneChandler Luzsicza, Founder and CEO of Galadyne, joins us to break down why he’s betting on liquid propulsion to reinvent long-range missile production. A former SpaceX engineer who started working on liquid rockets as a teenager, Chandler is now building containerized, scalable missile platforms designed to bypass the bottlenecks of traditional solid rocket motors.We get into supply chain fragility, why ammonium perchlorate is a strategic constraint, and how commercial space engineering culture can modernize missile development. Chandler also explains Galadyne’s 1,000km-class strike platform, recruiting tactics to pull “new space” talent into defense...
2026-02-151h 16The Drone UltimatumAir Defense, Counter-UAS, and Re-Industrializing the US Defense Base | Heather Armentrout, Kongsberg USHeather Armentrout, President and General Manager of Kongsberg US, joins the show for a candid look at how a European defense leader is scaling real production inside the United States. We cover NASAMS, CROWS, and how lessons from Ukraine are shaping air defense, counter-UAS, and “affordable mass.” Heather breaks down what it actually takes to deliver programs of record: supply chain, manufacturability, and why production is the hard part. We also talk about Kongsberg’s US expansion, new facilities, and how partners think about China, export controls, and re-industrializing the ar...
2026-02-0656 minThe Drone UltimatumInside The Russia-Ukraine War: Capital, Tech, and Geopolitics | Perry Boyle and Denys GurakThe war in Ukraine, defense tech, procurement, and private capital are colliding in real time, and most people in the West are missing what matters. Mentions:Disinformation by Ion Mihai Pacepa (Wikipedia)Match in a Haystack (Film Trailer)Porcelain War (Prime Video)Winter on Fire (Netflix) Links to the show:YouTubeSpotifySubstackApple PodcastsInstagramX (Twitter)LinkedInFollow Steve:LinkedInX (Twitter)Allen Control SystemsFollow Perry BoyleFollow Denys GurakMITS Capital WebsiteIn this episode, we sit down with Perry Boyle and Denys Gurak, founding partners of MITS Capital, one of the most active Western capital allocators into Ukraine’s defense and dual-use
2026-01-301h 03The Drone UltimatumShipbuilding, USVs, and the Economics of Naval Autonomy | Austin GrayAustin Gray, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Blue Water Autonomy, returns to the show to break down what it actually takes to build large unmanned ships that can operate for months without touch maintenance. We get into why Navy shipbuilding cycles keep drifting into multi-year design spirals, and how unmanned platforms change the math on payload, endurance, and scale. Austin walks through the USV market landscape, including the split between “real ships” vs smaller craft, and why peace-time TAM and price-times-quantity matters for defense startups.
2026-01-241h 25The Drone UltimatumBuilding American Drones in the New Age of Drone Warfare | Olaf HichwaOlaf Hichwa joins the podcast to break down the reality of modern drone warfare, FPVs, and why small drones now drive the majority of battlefield casualties.Drawing on direct exposure to Ukraine and deep experience building real systems, Olaf explains why drone-on-drone combat, cost-imposing weapons, and industrial-scale manufacturing matter more than hype around autonomy or directed energy.Olaf is the co-founder and CTO of Neros Technologies.Olaf on XNeros Technologies WebsiteWe discuss why China’s component ecosystem still outpaces the We...
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Adam Carolla ShowBrian Whitman + Tim Allen (Carolla Classics)#1 ACS #2185 (feat. Brian Whitman, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) (2017)#2 ACS #2193 (feat. Tim Allen, Mark Geragos, RJ Bell, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) (2017)Hosted by Superfan GiovanniRequest clips:Classics@adamcarolla.comSubscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCornerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2026-01-102h 14The Drone UltimatumModern War’s Cost Problem and America’s Response | Rep. Pat Harrigan (NC-10)Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), former Army Special Forces officer and defense manufacturer, joins the show to talk about why he ran for office after the fall of Afghanistan and what that moment signaled to adversaries. We dig into the economics of modern conflict, why the West keeps ending up upside down on cost, and how cheap mass systems are changing the battlefield. Rep. Harrigan explains “Skyfoundry,” a new approach aimed at building US drone production capacity without betting everything on uncertain future appropriations. We also break down how authorization, appropriations, and reconciliation actually work, and...
2026-01-0952 minThe Drone UltimatumLabs vs Startups, GR vs PEO, and Selling Into DoD Without Losing Your Mind | Scott SandersScott Sanders is the Chief Growth Officer at Forterra. Scott joins us to talk about counter-UAS, unmanned systems, and why scaling hardware is fundamentally different from software.We cover USVs and UGVs, recent fundraising across the defense industrial base, and what companies like Anduril and Rheinmetall reveal about today’s acquisition environment. Scott explains how DoD acquisition really works, from program offices to government relations, and why early demo failures are a normal part of delivering real capability.The conversation closes on C2 integration, tactical communications, an...
2026-01-021h 18The Drone UltimatumUnderstanding Modern China, From AI to Taiwan | Shannon VaughnShannon Vaughn breaks down how modern China actually works, why the CCP’s primary objective is regime survival, and how that shapes everything from AI policy to military strategy. Order Jeffrey Ding's book, Technology and the Rise of Great Powers.In this episode, we’re joined by Shannon Vaughn, non-resident fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and General Manager of Virtue Federal, with more than two decades across the military, intelligence, and national security ecosystem. We dig into China’s approach to AI diffus...
2025-12-191h 11The Drone UltimatumScaling Edge AI and Robotics in the Real World | Hunter Dunbar (Audio Only)Defense tech, robotics, and edge AI are moving fast, but scaling them in the real world is hard. Hunter Dunbar, Chief Product Officer at Luxonis, joins the show to break down embedded computer vision, AI hardware, and perception systems used across drones, robotics, and defense applications. Hunter Dunbar on LinkedInLuxonisWe discuss why Luxonis operates as a software company that ships hardware, how edge AI actually performs outside the lab, and why logistics, reliability, and manufacturing matter more than demos. Hunter shares candid takes on humanoid...
2025-12-161h 39The Drone UltimatumBuilding Low-Cost Deep Strike Weapons for Modern War | Mike WeigandMike Weigand, Founder and CEO of Aventra Defense Systems, joins the show to unpack a radically different approach to long-range strike and mass precision. Aventra Defense SystemsMike Weigand on LinkedInAventra is building low-cost, modular guidance systems that turn standard munitions into AI-enabled, stratospheric-range weapons using high-altitude balloons and glide delivery.The conversation spans the economics of deep strike military technology, why cost and scale matter more than exquisite platforms for precision guided munitions, and how physics and altitude reshape deterrence...
2025-12-121h 03The Drone UltimatumThe Rare Earths Problem: Inside America’s Supply Chain Fight | Drew HornDrew Horne, founder and CEO of GreenMet, joins the show to break down the rare earth crisis and what the United States needs to do to remain competitive. He previously led critical minerals policy work inside the White House, DoD, and DOE, and offers a direct view into how mineral sourcing shapes defense, energy, and emerging technologies.We cover how U.S. permitting and processing became bottlenecks, and what it will take to stand up credible non-Chinese alternatives.Drew also explains the future of neodymium magnets, dysprosium, nuclear energy, and the surge of private capital flowing into critical minerals...
2025-11-281h 02The Drone UltimatumDefense Production, China, and American Power | Morgan MurphyMorgan Murphy joins the show to talk national security, defense manufacturing, and why he’s running for U.S. Senate in Alabama. Murphy is a 26-year Navy Reserve captain, former Pentagon press secretary, and national security advisor who has worked across the White House, State Department, and Senate.He shares his perspective on restoring America’s industrial base, rebuilding shipbuilding capacity, and why he believes manufacturing is now a national security imperative.The conversation covers border policy, the defense industrial base, China’s manufacturing lead, and how the Senate actual...
2025-11-1459 min
Colorectal Surgery ReviewColorectal Cancer - Sporadic vs. InheritedThis episode of Colorectal Surgery Review provides a focused, deep dive into the absolute current state-of-the-art management of Colorectal Cancer (CRC). Targeted specifically toward practicing clinicians and academic colorectal surgeons, the discussion dissects the fundamental molecular biology, changing epidemiology, screening variance, and the critical nuances in surgical and medical treatment guidelines for both sporadic and inherited forms of the disease.Key Topics Covered in this Deep Dive:Molecular Foundation and Drivers: The episode anchors the discussion on the fundamental concept that CRC is a disease of progressive accumulation of genetic alterations, starting with the classic...
2025-11-1446 min
Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonRE-AIRING: Belloc's "The Four Men" with Deacon Nathan Allen[RE-UPLOAD] No new upload this week, but enjoy this re-airing from last year, appropriate for the season: Belloc and the Four Men! In this episode, Joe talks with Deacon Nathan Allen, who annotated ACS Books' version of Hilaire Belloc's delightful novelette, "The Four Men." #belloc #gkchesterton #hilairebelloc #chesterton #thefourmen To buy ACS Book's "The Four Men" visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/four-men/ You can contact us at podcast@chesterton.org. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety
2025-11-1137 minUncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonRE-AIRING: Belloc's "The Four Men" with Deacon Nathan Allen[RE-UPLOAD] No new upload this week, but enjoy this re-airing from last year, appropriate for the season: Belloc and the Four Men! In this episode, Joe talks with Deacon Nathan Allen, who annotated ACS Books' version of Hilaire Belloc's delightful novelette, "The Four Men." #belloc #gkchesterton #hilairebelloc #chesterton #thefourmen To buy ACS Book's "The Four Men" visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/four-men/ You can contact us at podcast@chesterton.org. FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety
2025-11-1137 minThe Drone UltimatumWhy True Drone Swarms Don't Exist Yet | Emma BatesEmma Bates, co-founder and CEO of Cachai, joins the show to break down what true drone swarming actually means and why almost no one has achieved it. Drawing from her background in defense modernization and distributed systems, Emma explains how her team is building software that enables drones and autonomous systems to operate without a single point of failure. The conversation dives into distributed consensus, the difference between “common” and “consistent” operating pictures, and why the U.S. must rethink how it evaluates and procures software. It’s a deep, funny, and surprisingly human discussion about autonomy, warfare, startups, and what i...
2025-11-081h 18The Drone UltimatumHow to Redefine Battlefield Logistics with 3D Printing | Dan MagyDan Magy, co-founder and CEO of Firestorm, returns to the show for a live episode recorded at Battlefield 2027. Firestorm is building deployable, modular 3D printing systems that can manufacture drones, parts, and tools directly at the edge of operations — a game-changing capability for contested logistics.We discuss how Firestorm’s portable manufacturing units are reshaping military production, the lessons learned from early Army field tests, and how 3D printing is enabling faster repair and sustainment in the field. Dan also shares his perspective on the realities of scaling a defe...
2025-10-3127 minThe Drone UltimatumJet Engines & Reinventing Oil Systems for Next-Gen Weaponry | Rob SladenRob Sladen is the Chairman and CEO of Zulu Pods, a company pioneering next-generation lubrication and fluid delivery systems for aerospace and defense. Before founding Zulu Pods, Sladen spent 13 years at Pratt & Whitney designing jet engines — experience that now fuels his startup’s role as the “picks and shovels” behind future weapon systems.In this episode, we talk about how Zulu Pods’ “Tide Pod for jet engines” was invented, the state of DoD procurement, and why small defense startups face such steep barriers breaking into military programs. Rob also dives into dua...
2025-10-251h 26The Drone UltimatumThe GovCon Game: Relationships and Red Tape | John FerryJohn Ferry returns to the show for one of the most blunt conversations yet about the defense startup ecosystem. From the realities of selling to government and surviving the “valley of death” to the cultural dysfunction inside acquisition, Ferry lays out why so many startups die before getting their product fielded and what it actually takes to win.Steve and John discuss how relationships drive every contract, why SBIRs rarely translate to real programs, and how companies like Anduril changed the game through capital, branding, and strategy. They also unpack the coming wave of private equity in defense tech, the...
2025-10-181h 30The Drone UltimatumInside AV Inc: Drones, Directed Energy, and Defense Innovation | Church HuttonChurch Hutton, Chief Growth Officer at AV Inc. (formerly AeroVironment), joins the show for a deep dive into the future of autonomous systems, directed energy, and defense innovation. A retired Army officer and longtime Hill staffer, Church brings an insider’s view of how national security priorities, procurement, and industrial competition with China are evolving.He shares how AV is doubling down on robotics, drones, and lasers following its merger with BlueHalo, and why the company’s investments in internal R&D are outpacing much of the defense industry. Stev...
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The Drone UltimatumAutonomous Fighter Drones and the Next Era of Air Superiority | Jeff Wright, SplashOne RoboticsJeff Wright, founder and CEO of SplashOne Robotics, joins the show to discuss how his company is developing small, purpose-built fighter drones to redefine air superiority. A former Marine and Air Force Special Tactics Officer, Wright brings a warfighter’s perspective to modern defense tech — from the limits of current counter-drone systems to the coming shift toward autonomous, air-to-air combat.We cover the “drone bubble” shaping defense startups, how SplashOne is tackling the kill chain end-to-end, and why bullets—not missiles—may define the next era of air defense.
2025-10-111h 25The Drone UltimatumSolid Rocket Motors and America’s Hypersonic “Sputnik Moment” | Max VozoffMax Vozoff, Chief Technology Officer at X-Bow Systems, joins the show to discuss the urgent challenges and opportunities in America’s solid rocket motor industry.With decades of experience, including early work at SpaceX, Vozoff explains why the U.S. is facing a “Sputnik moment” in hypersonics and energetics — and how X-Bow is building new manufacturing methods to meet the demand.We dive into X-Bow’s “rocket factory in a box,” distributed production concepts, and their growing role as a second so...
2025-10-041h 18The Drone UltimatumFAA, DJI, and the Next Era of U.S. Drone Innovation | Todd Graetz, CEO, AerolaneTodd Graetz, co-founder and CEO of Aerolane, joins the show to share how his aviation startup is reimagining air cargo with autonomous glider-based aircraft. From his early work launching one of the first large-scale drone programs at BNSF Railway to building Aerolane's innovative “air cart” system, Graetz has been at the forefront of UAV and aerospace innovation for over a decade.We discuss the challenges of scaling U.S. drone manufacturing, the realities of FAA regulation, and why bans on Chinese drones won’t solve the underlying problems. Graetz also reflects on recruiting rare engineering talent, lesson...
2025-09-261h 30
Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowDr. Karen Knudsen - CEO, Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy - Turning All Cancers Into Curable DiseasesSend us Fan MailDr. Karen Knudsen, MBA, PhD, is the Chief Executive Officer of The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy ( PICI - https://www.parkerici.org/ ), a 501c3 nonprofit organization driving the next generation of cancer treatment by accelerating the development of breakthrough immune therapies to turn all cancers into curable diseases.Dr. Knudsen most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society (ACS) and ACS Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), where she led both organizations through a period of transformative growth, significantly expanding research investments, advocacy reach, and direct...
2025-09-191h 07The Drone UltimatumAdvanced Radar Detection, Modular Sensing, and Dual-Use Innovation | Jon Dandrow, CEO, RadensoJon Dandrow, CEO of Radenso and Strikeman, joins the show to talk about building advanced radar detection systems, modular sensing hardware, and consumer-to-defense innovation.From hacking traffic cameras in his college years to leading dual-use technology companies, Dandrow shares the unconventional path that brought him into the defense world. We dive into how modular, FPGA-powered platforms are reshaping signals intelligence and CUAS, the challenges of manufacturing in the U.S. versus China, and why full-stack engineering capability matters.He also opens up about funding strategies, lessons learned from past startups, and the realities...
2025-09-191h 26The Drone UltimatumModular Jamming, AI Detection, and the Rise of DroneShield | Matt McCrann Matt McCrann, U.S. Navy veteran and CEO of DroneShield US, joins the show to talk about the evolving fight against drone threats. From handheld jammers like the DroneGun MkIV to advanced sensor fusion and AI-powered RF detection, DroneShield is building modular tools for defense and homeland security. We dig into the cat-and-mouse game with adversary drones, lessons from Ukraine, and how modular hardware and software-defined jamming keep pace with new threats. McCrann also shares insights on working with the DoD, DHS, and allies, the role of startups in defense, and where unmanned...
2025-09-121h 17The Drone UltimatumFrom Industrial Robots to Defense Infrastructure | Troy Demmer, Gecko RoboticsTroy Demmer is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Gecko Robotics, the industrial tech company behind wall-climbing inspection robots and the full-stack software platform reshaping how we manage critical infrastructure. In this episode, Troy breaks down Gecko’s origin story, their second act in defense, and why hardware is just the wedge.We talk about the staggering cost of industrial maintenance, the Navy’s sustainment crisis, the failure of legacy digital twin initiatives, and how Gecko’s modular robots collect structured data across steel, concrete, and rotating equipment. Troy also shares his startup lessons from building in Pittsburgh, fundra...
2025-09-051h 21The Drone UltimatumThe Reality of Selling to the Pentagon | Mike CantyMike Canty, co-founder and CEO of Armaments Research Company, joins the show to discuss the future of defense tech and the realities of building hardware startups for the Pentagon. A former Army major, Mike now leads ARC in developing AI-enabled weapon sensors that turn rifles into data-driven decision systems. We get into his founder journey from bootstrapping hardware to selling a previous startup to DoorDash, the challenges of raising money in defense before it was “cool,” and the realities of selling to the U.S. military. From Ukraine’s frontlines to U.S. Army test brigades, this conversation digs into d...
2025-08-291h 29The Drone UltimatumThe Future of Drone Swarms and Counter-UAS | Kyle Hardy & Ashkan BayatpourKyle Hardy, CEO of Hardy Dynamics, and Ashkan Bayatpour, U.S. Navy Reserve Officer, join the show to break down the future of drone warfare and the challenges of building software for autonomous swarms. We dig into the reality of counter-drone operations, why electronic warfare and lasers fall short, and why kinetic defenses are still the only reliable option. The conversation covers AI integration, vendor lock problems, DOD acquisition hurdles, and the rapidly evolving threat landscape in Ukraine and beyond. Hardy and Bayatpour also share their personal paths from Navy intel to defense startups, and what it takes to...
2025-08-221h 16
The Drone UltimatumInside Ukraine's Drone War and the Defense Tech Bubble | Patrick BlumenthalDefense tech insider Patrick Blumenthal breaks down the latest developments in Ukraine's drone warfare evolution and the Vector vs. RedCat lawsuit shaking up the industry. From Russia's new evasion modules and radar warning receivers on Shaheds to the reality of SMR hype in defense tech, Patrick delivers unfiltered analysis on what's actually working on the battlefield. We dive deep into the cat-and-mouse game of drone interceptors, the business models driving defense innovation, and why peace talks are likely to fail as fighting season continues.Pat on X: https://x.com/patrickjblum?lang=enEpisode #41.---Links to the show:https://www...
2025-08-151h 23The Drone UltimatumRussia’s Next Move: Middle East, Arms, and Influence | Matt Tavares & Anna BorshchevskayaRussia’s ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine.In this episode, we’re joined by two experts with deep regional and strategic insight: former Army intelligence officer Matt Tavares, and Anna Borshchevskaya, Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute and author of Putin’s War in Syria.We unpack how Russia uses frozen conflicts as long-term leverage, why much of the Global South rejects the Western narrative on Ukraine, and what’s next for Russian arms exports. The conversation also explores Putin’s worldview, the limits of Western sanctions, and the future of Syria post-Assad.If you care about how great...
2025-08-011h 22The Drone UltimatumReinventing Radar: Building the Future of ISR from Space | Andrew PetersonAndrew Peterson is the co-founder and CEO of Array Labs, a startup building 3D imaging radar satellites to compete with billion-dollar airborne ISR platforms at a fraction of the cost. In this episode, Andrew breaks down why government customers don’t just want imagery—they want hardware—and how selling into the defense ecosystem really works.We dig into the startup journey, the realities of firm fixed-price contracts vs. cost-plus, and what it takes to build scalable space systems that the Pentagon actually wants to buy. Andrew also shares candid lessons from founding the company, fundraising, and navigating the misund...
2025-07-261h 27The Drone UltimatumFundraising, Focus, and Failure: Hard Truths About Defense Startups | Kirsten Bartok TouwKirsten Bartok Touw is the co-founder and Managing Partner of New Vista Capital, a venture firm focused exclusively on aerospace, space, and defense. In this episode, Kirsten joins to talk about investing in dual-use tech, startup momentum, and how capital is becoming a competitive moat in defense. We discuss what founders get wrong about working with the DOD, the talent shift from Silicon Valley to DC and Austin, and why so few hardware companies reach TRL 9.From the future of hypersonics to the realities...
2025-07-181h 22The Drone UltimatumBuilding Unmanned Warships for the Navy | Austin Gray, Blue Water AutonomyAustin Gray, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Blue Water Autonomy, joins the podcast to break down the future of autonomous naval warfare.From unmanned ships that carry large payloads to the technical and political challenges of defense procurement, Austin offers an insider’s view of building in one of the most complex arenas in defense tech.He shares stories from his Navy intelligence days, dives into the design decisions behind Blue Water’s vessels, and explains how autonomy changes the economics of shipbuilding and warfighting.
2025-07-121h 10
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2025-07-1157 minThe Drone UltimatumAutonomous Boats and the Future of Naval Warfare | Paul Lwin, HavocAIPaul Lwin is the co-founder and CEO of HavocAI, a defense startup building collaborative autonomous surface vessels. In this episode, Paul breaks down the company’s tech stack, their strategic approach to naval warfare, and how Havoc’s 14-foot robotic boats might reshape the future of the Pacific fight.We dive into dual-use applications, investor narratives, defense procurement challenges, and the software-first strategy behind Havoc’s growth from five people to seventy in under a year. Paul also reflects on Navy life, co-founder dynamics, and what it takes to scale real hardware in a high-s...
2025-07-071h 08The Drone UltimatumThe Future of the Army: Autonomy, AI, and Combat Innovation | General James RaineyGeneral James Rainey leads the U.S. Army’s effort to prepare for the next war. As the Commanding General of Army Futures Command, he’s focused on adapting to a battlefield shaped by drones, autonomy, and AI. In this conversation, he breaks down how drone warfare in Ukraine is reshaping military thinking, why adaptability—not prediction—is the key to readiness, and how the Army is transforming its doctrine, org charts, and tech stack.We also cover advanced weapons systems, IVAS, industrial base mobilization, and why the Army must sta...
2025-06-271h 05
The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles LiuChuck GPT Apocalypse, Part 2It’s the end of everything! Welcome back to Part 2 of our season finale featuring Dr. Charles Liu, co-host Allen Liu, and our guest archaeology expert and author, Hannah Liu, MEd. (If you haven’t caught up to Part 1, we highly recommend you do before embarking on the next leg of this journey! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!)
We pick right up where we left off, with the next question from our audience. Daniela asks, “If a black hole hits the Sun, will Earth be destroyed?” Chuck explains a few ways a black hole can mess...
2025-06-2124 minThe LIUniverse with Dr. Charles LiuChuck GPT Apocalypse, Part 2It’s the end of everything! Welcome back to Part 2 of our season finale featuring Dr. Charles Liu, co-host Allen Liu, and our guest archaeology expert and author, Hannah Liu, MEd. (If you haven’t caught up to Part 1, we highly recommend you do before embarking on the next leg of this journey! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!)
We pick right up where we left off, with the next question from our audience. Daniela asks, “If a black hole hits the Sun, will Earth be destroyed?” Chuck explains a few ways a black hole can mess...
2025-06-2124 minThe Drone UltimatumCan the U.S. Still Build Things? Fixing the Industrial Base | Miles Arnone (Podcast #34)Miles Arnone, CEO of Re:Build Manufacturing, joins the podcast to explain why American manufacturing fell behind—and how to bring it back. We dive into defense supply chains, national security vulnerabilities, rare earth magnets, and why the U.S. can’t rely on overseas factories forever. Miles shares Re:Build’s long-term plan to re-industrialize the country by acquiring and integrating specialized manufacturing businesses. We also get into 3D printing myths, scalable drone production, and why designing for manufacturability matters more than ever.If you’re building in defense, hard tech, or industrial automation, this one’s for you.
2025-06-201h 34The Drone UltimatumDefense, Drones & Developing New Talent | David Ruth, Ph.D.David Ruth, Dean of STEM at the University of Austin and retired Navy captain, joins the show to discuss the future of technical education, the ethics of AI in warfare, and what it takes to build a new university from scratch. From nuclear submarines to autonomous drone targeting, this conversation spans practical experience and deep philosophical questions. Dave explains how UATX is rethinking curriculum to blend engineering and philosophy—and why today’s students must be both technically sharp and morally grounded. We also get...
2025-06-161h 17
Emerging with Grace: Navigating Life's Transitions029 Needles of Wisdom: Acupuncture Helps HealOn this episode, I'm sharing something deeply personal—my journey with acupuncture and how it helped me heal in ways I never expected. I'm joined by the brilliant Dr. Micah Allen, a nationally recognized integrative health leader, licensed Naturopathic Doctor, and Acupuncturist based in Richmond, VA. Dr. Allen is the owner of Essential Natural Health and has shared her expertise on CBS, ABC, and in countless media outlets. She brings a rare blend of wisdom, science, and compassion to her work, and today, we dive into how acupuncture works, what it treats, and why it may be the...
2025-06-1150 minThe Drone UltimatumUkraine’s Spider Web Drone Attack & The Future of War | John Dulin (Podcast #32)Modern Intelligence Founder and CEO John Dulin joins us in-studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of autonomous warfare. We break down the latest Ukrainian drone strike and what it signals about the next era of defense tech—where software, not hardware, defines lethality.From AI-powered targeting to modular DoD acquisitions, this episode dives deep into the strategic, technical, and economic transformation unfolding across the defense industrial base. We also discuss startup dynamics, factory-as-a-product models, and the rise of AI-driven competition in unmanned systems.If you’re trac...
2025-06-061h 06The Drone UltimatumFrom Cartels to Combat Zones: Mapping the Global Drone Threat | Mike Monnik (Podcast #31)Mike Monnik, CEO of DroneSec, breaks down the global drone war that’s unfolding in real time. From prison drops to battlefield swarms, Monnik reveals how DroneSec tracks drone threats across the world and delivers that intelligence to military and government clients—putting raw, open-source drone warfare data into actionable hands.DroneSec: https://dronesec.com/Mike Monnik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-monnik-23026a75/Follow the show everywhere! 👇Substack: https://thedroneultimatum.substack.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-drone-ultimatum/id1770994541X (Twitter...
2025-05-231h 14The Drone UltimatumFrom Memes to Military Tech: Investing in the New Defense Era | Patrick Blumenthal (Podcast #30)Venture capitalist and Anomaly Fund founder Patrick Blumenthal joins the pod to talk frontier tech, reindustrialization, and the future of defense. (0:00) - Intro(0:52) - Defense Spending and Threats from China(2:18) - Patrick Blumenthal and the Anomaly Fund(4:21) - Defense-Focused Venture Investing(10:24) - Pulsar L and Counter-Drone Innovation(13:01) - Fiber-Optic Drone Tactics on the Frontline(17:22) - Ukraine’s Military-Driven Startup Culture(20:02) - FPV Drone Proliferation and Manufacturing(26:10) - North Korean Labor in Russia and Info Ops(28:18) - Ma...
2025-05-171h 21The Drone UltimatumHow to Sell to the U.S. Military: OTAs, 4023 & Sole Source Deals | Travis James (Podcast #29)Government contracting, but with zero fluff.In this episode, we sit down with Travis James—former Army contracting officer and now Head of Contracts at Fortera—for a brutally practical breakdown of how to actually win defense contracts. From underused authorities like 10 USC 4023 to what really happens behind the scenes with sole source justifications, Travis gives founders the roadmap most never get. We also talk autonomous vehicles, program of record dynamics, price vs. performance tradeoffs, and how venture-backed companies can play offense inside the slow-moving machine.
2025-05-091h 10The Drone UltimatumFrom Iraq to AI Drones: How War Has Changed (And How It Hasn’t) | Chris Jennings & Mike RodriguezWhat does it feel like to be under fire? How are drones changing warfare? And why does modern military tech so often miss the mark?In this episode, special operations veterans Chris “Gus” Jennings (5th Special Forces Group) and Mike “Rod” Rodriguez (Marine Raider) join us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about battle, culture, and the evolution of combat. We talk about their first experiences getting shot at, how FPV drones are the new IEDs, what’s wrong with defense procurement, and why tanks aren’t obsolete—just vulnerable. Plus: nuclear deterrence, alien life, and why...
2025-05-021h 44
EPPiC BroadcastIn the Matter of Sapphire W., with Melissa Friedman, Zoë Allen, and David Shalleck-KleinToday we discuss In Re: Sapphire W. with three attorneys who worked on the case: Melissa Friedman and Zoe Allen of the Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice and David Shalleck-Klein of the Family Justice Law Center. In Sapphire W., they took on New York City family courts' practice of placing families under the supervision of ACS any time a child was alleged to have been neglected or abused, even if there was no allegation against the custodial parent.Together, our guests won a major victory to preserve family integrity for Sapphire and her mom, and for...
2025-04-2939 minThe Drone UltimatumThe Brutal Reality of Building in Defense Tech | John Ferry (Podcast #27)Most VC-backed defense startups stall, pivot, and eventually die. John Ferry has a few ideas why.As President of Trenchant Analytics and a deeply connected defense insider, Ferry pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on in GovCon. We talk pivot traps, why most military customers aren’t actually looking for innovation, and why founders need to get real about the slow, messy path to contracts. Also in this episode: drone warfare, EW hype cycles, defense memes, investor delusions, and how Signal group chats are changing how the industry talks.Follow John on Link...
2025-04-251h 34The Drone UltimatumFrom NASA to Startup: Building the Future of Satellite Imaging | Vishnu Sridhar (Podcast #26)What if satellite imaging could go beyond RGB and actually see the molecular makeup of our planet? In this episode, the former NASA engineer turned co-founder and CEO breaks down how his startup, Matter Intelligence, is creating a new class of earth observation sensors that go beyond RGB to capture the molecular makeup of the planet. We talk about hyperspectral imaging, how Matter’s satellites work, commercial vs. government go-to-market strategy, and why most of today’s satellite data is basically noise. Plus: alien life, Carl Sagan, digital twins, and why the maps of the...
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The Tell-Tale Heart: The Pharmacist's Cardiovascular DigestThe RIVAWAR Trial and ACS Guidelines for LV ThrombusHost Craig Beavers spoke with Arthur Allen, PharmD, for the latest updates from the RIVAWAR trial of rivaroxaban and a discussion of the newest Acute Coronary Syndrome Guidelines for left ventricular thrombus.
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Management of Patients at Risk for and With Left Ventricular Thrombus: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
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2025-04-2239 minThe Drone UltimatumFrom Combat Zones to Satellites: The Future of Earth Intelligence | Luke Fischer (Podcast #25)Luke Fischer is the Co-Founder and CEO of SkyFi, an industry-leading Earth Observation marketplace company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Before co-founding SkyFi, Luke was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Shield Capital, focusing on investing in Space, Autonomy, AI, and Cyber. Prior to joining Shield Capital, he led Government Operations at Joby Aviation, and prior to Joby was Head of Flight Operations at Uber. Luke is also a highly decorated US Army Special Operations Aviation veteran with experience leading teams in demanding environments.TOPICS(0:00) Intro(1:13) About SkyFi and How It Works(5:20) Luke’s Background...
2025-04-121h 19The Drone UltimatumThe Future of Defense Tech Investing | Jackson Moses (Podcast #24)A proven serial entrepreneur and early defense tech investor, Jackson Moses currently serves as the Founder and Managing Partner of Silent Ventures, an early stage venture firm that invests in exceptional founders building unrivaled aerospace, defense, and national security startups. He also founded and manages Silent Capital, a private syndicate that provides its members exclusive access to leading multi-stage defense and deep tech deals. Additionally, Jackson serves as a Senior Advisor to the founding teams of Castelion and Privateer Space.(0:00) Intro(1:09) Founder Support Systems(4:33) About Silent Ventures(8:50) Layered CUAS Defense(12:20) Hypersonics in the Pacific(13:02) Trump Changes to...
2025-04-041h 15The Drone UltimatumLaser Weapons, Defense Startups, Reshoring U.S. Manufacturing | Michael LaFramboise (Podcast #23)Michael LaFramboise is the co-founder and CEO of Aurelius Systems, a defense technology startup building the next generation of autonomous counter-UAS. Their premier product, the Archimedes Laser Sentinel, combines high-powered directed energy with edge-deployed advanced control for unparalleled point-defense capabilities.TOPICS(0:00) Intro(1:06) Our First Laser Guest(2:29) BlueHalo’s Locust(4:29) US Navy Laser Weapons(5:51) Steve’s Sub Experiences(8:14) What’s Different About Defense(11:25) A New Defense YC?(17:14) Aurelius’ Laser, Explained(26:45) Demo Plans + Fundraising(32:58) Improving CROWS Weapon System(39:46) Aurelius Growth P...
2025-03-281h 24The Drone UltimatumAmerica’s Intelligence Wake-Up Call | Simone Ledeen (Podcast #22)Simone Ledeen has served in various U.S. Government and business leadership positions, most recently as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy. Her prior US Government work, including on multiple overseas deployments, influenced key counterterrorism activities, intelligence collection and analysis, as well as military information support operations involving cyber and disinformation, irregular warfare, direct action, sensitive special operations and personnel recovery/hostage issues. She is a Senior Fellow at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue where she works on a variety of issues including the nexus of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Ms. Ledeen...
2025-03-2148 minThe Drone UltimatumInside the Defense Tech Boom: Investors, Entrepreneurs, and the DoD | Podcast #21 with Live AudienceFollow the show and subscribe for more!Chapters / Topics:IntroEpirus Fundraising AnnouncementDual Use vs. Military-Use OnlyR&D and ProcurementHow to get the Military to Buy Your StuffDefense Investor Perspective on Current TrendsTips for Fundraising in Defense TechIncubation & Cap TablesHumanoid RobotsPresentation and CollaborationAudience Questions--Naweed Tahmas served as the Special Assistant to the President and Associate Director of the White House.He advised the President, and advanced...
2025-03-151h 00The Drone UltimatumHow China’s Rise is Changing Economics, Technology, and War | April Herlevi, Ph.D. (Podcast #20)Is China the new global superpower? April Herlevi, a senior research scientist at CNA and non-resident fellow at the National Bureau of Asian Research, joins us to break down China’s economic statecraft, military expansion, and defense tech strategy. We discuss China’s growing arms exports, the role of drones in modern warfare, Taiwan’s response to military threats, and how China’s global reach extends from Africa to AI development.China’s military exports & influence in AfricaThe role of drones & AI in modern warfareTaiwan’s defense strategy & lessons from UkraineThe rise of China’s special econ...
2025-03-081h 25The Drone UltimatumUnmanned Surface Vessels, Drone Swarms, & Deterring China | Bryan Clark (Podcast #19)Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute. He is an expert in naval operations, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, military competitions, and wargaming.TOPICS(0:00) Intro(1:00) Bryan's Background & Hudson Institute(4:21) Saronic & USVs Breakdown(15:05) Impacts of Drones in Ukraine War(18:21) Carrier Strike Group in Age of USVs(24:00) American Drone Production Capacity(27:01) Unitree & Humanoid Robots(30:28) How to Counter Drone Swarms(39:18) GPS Denied Components for Drones
2025-02-281h 11The Drone UltimatumBreaking Into Defense: How Startups Can Work with the Army | Dr. Casey Perley (Podcast #18)Dr. Casey Perley joins the show to talk about the Army Applications Lab, innovation in defense, and how startups can work with the Army.👉 Watch one of our favorite episodes: https://youtu.be/fA8x9eGvaFk?si=bpFeYTM3Gz1Z12m2(00:00) Intro(01:02) Meet Dr. Casey Pearly & Army Applications Lab (02:13) How the Army Works with Startups & Non-Traditional Companies (03:36) The Army’s Definition of Non-Traditional Companies (06:00) How the Army Identifies Problems & Finds Solutions (07:41) The Process of Getting Tech to the Warfighter (12:06) How Many Army Tech Projects Are Active Right Now...
2025-02-2253 minThe Drone UltimatumDrones, Capitol Hill, and Preparing for Future Conflicts | Nic Adams (Podcast #17)Nic Adams joins the show to talk defense, Capitol Hill, drones, and preparing for future conflicts.(0:00) Intro(1:20) Nic's background - Army Intel, JSOC, Capitol Hill(5:37) The NDAA(9:28) Getting $$ for Defense Tech(12:19) Steve's favorite brand, Alo *not sponsored*(13:50) NDAA and Approps(21:40) Leaving the Hill(23:11) Steve is training for the World Championship(26:37) What does Washington Office do?
2025-02-141h 18The Drone UltimatumAI, Drones, and Space Weapons: The Next Era of Defense Tech | Clayton Swope (Podcast Ep. #16)What do you think about AI and space warfare? Leave a comment!(0:00) Intro(1:08) Discussing Drone Swarm Threats(2:45) Working for CIA & a Think Tank (Clayton’s Background)(8:20) Space & Future Defense Strategies(12:04) Going to Mars Debate(15:43) Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS)(18:28) Space: The Future Battlefield?(23:00) Growing Commercial Space Industry & Defense Applications(30:25) Air Power & Drones in Russia-Ukraine(38:00) Building Small Drones in America(46:33) An American Iron Dome?(52:55) Counter-Drone Arms Race & Military Innovation (59:28) AI vs. Autonomy(1:06:00) Op...
2025-02-071h 09The Drone UltimatumThe Drone Problem, Regulations, and Aviation | Rob Thompson (Podcast Ep. #15)Rob Thompson discusses aviation, drones, regulations, and his family legacy.
Rob is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subjects of aviation and unmanned aircraft systems for aircraft design, certification, regulation, policy and innovative flight training. He is the founder of the CUAS Coalition, an education and advocacy organization focused on the regulation and development of C-UAS technology.
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2025-02-011h 00The Drone UltimatumSatellites, Investing, and Defense Tech's Future | Gabe Dominocielo (Podcast Ep. #14)Gabe joins the show and talks space, satellites, defense tech, investing, and running companies.
(0:00) Intro
(0:55) How Umbra Started
(3:52) Gabe Before Umbra
(6:28) Having a "Real Job" Before Startups
(8:05) Drones over California
(9:19) Investing in Firehawk Aerospace
(13:24) Acquisitions in Defense
(20:08) Investing and Getting Funded
(23:41) Having No Money in Tech = Advantage?
(27:16) Outlook on Aeon
(28:33) Outdated Legacy Prime Contract Models
(32:19) Steve's Startup Idea & "The Valley of Death"
(36:01) The Startup Game is to Stay Alive
(38:15) DJI Changes...
2025-01-241h 10The Drone UltimatumModern Warfare: Drones, AI, and USVs | David Broyles, Ph.D. (Podcast Ep. #13)From WWII mine warfare to AI-powered drones - exploring next-gen military tech with defense industry insights.
(0:00) Intro
(1:13) CNA Origins (World War II)
(5:08) IEDs in Iraq
(12:58) Mines in the Pacific
(15:46) Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs)
(24:21) Drones
(29:03) Why and how to use USVs?
(42:40) Drone countermeasures
(45:41) CNA Funding and Info Flow
(52:35) Managing a Team vs Independent Contributor
(56:19) AI & LLMs
(59:28) Is AI really a timesaver?
(1:04:25) AI is a misnomer
(1:07:25) The Future of AI
(1:12:57) Separating signal from the noise
(1:15:15) Synthetic Data
(1:18:35) CNA's Year Ahead
(1:21:35) Outro
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David Broyles, Ph.D., is a Research Program Director and specialist in cyber operations, artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy...
2025-01-171h 21The Drone UltimatumPower, Tech, and The Wars of The Future | Donald Stoker, Ph.D. (Podcast #12)Donald Stoker discusses military history, national strategies, and today’s global state.
0:00 Intro
1:11 About Don
3:44 The Korean War
11:01 North Korea and Iran Today
13:11 War in Ukraine
23:29 Don's Class at Nat'l Defense Uni
27:33 The American Revolution
32:28 Wars of Expansion
34:35 First Gulf War & Military Buildup
40:16 Karl Von Clausewitz
47:28 Why America Loses Wars
54:50 The Impact of Drones on War
1:06:00 Academia
1:09:28 American History Rhyming?
1:14:03 Nuclear Weapons
1:16:18 Purpose and Po...
2025-01-101h 38The Drone UltimatumManufacturing, Autonomy, & The Future of American Defense | Dhruva Rajendra (Podcast Ep. 11)Dhruva Rajendra discusses autonomy, defense innovation, mergers, and lessons from Ukraine.
Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro
(0:35) This Week in Startups Podcast
(2:40) Michael Saylor & MicroStrategy
(5:36) Steve's Review of Wicked
(10:21) Company Updates
(13:33) Fuses
(17:42) BlueHalo-AeroVironment Merger
(25:55) Elon's F-35 Debate
(36:49) The Future is Autonomy
(40:58) Podcast Rebrand
(44:50) America's Missing Pieces in Defense
(50:00) Not Learning From Ukraine
(56:17) Small Drone Markets & Regulations
(1:06:40) Building Ahead of Requirement
(1:11:25) Commercial Use Case First
2024-12-201h 21The Drone UltimatumDrones for Defense and Public Safety, Autonomy, and Scaling To Win | Mike Fiuk (Podcast Ep. 10)Mike Fiuk shares Darkhive’s vision, roadmap, and insights on selling and tech in defense.
Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Who is Mike Fiuk?
(4:27) About Darkhive & Obelisk
(9:57) Video Games
(12:43) Supply Chains
(19:01) Reacting to Trae Stephens
(22:04) Autonomous Teaming & Analysis
(23:38) DIU Blue List
(25:35) Advice for Selling in Defense
(29:02) Ukraine Lessons & Scale to Win Wars
(34:36) How to Get Info About Ukraine
(36:30) Darkhive's 2025 Plans42:50 Keeping Products Updated
(46:10) Demos and Conferences
(53:11) Investors in Darkhive
(54:28) T-Levels in Founders (Study)
(57:35) Outro
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Mike Fiuk is the Vice President of Defense Strategy at Darkhive Inc., a company dedicated to developing U.S. produced autonomous robotic systems for defense and public sa...
2024-12-1357 minThe Drone UltimatumThe Future of Aerospace, Thiel Fellow Life & Finding True Purpose | Alex Taylor (Podcast Ep. 9)Alex Taylor shares insights on aerospace, the Thiel Fellowship, and purpose-driven American innovation.
Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(01:37 Why Alex Started Orb Aerospace
(07:39) Reality of the Founder Life
(09:07) Thiel Fellows
(14:18) Exploitative vs Redemptive Entrepreneurship
(17:20) Thiel Fellow as a Tribe
(20:03) Trials of Success and Failure
(22:45) Alex's Religious Journey
(26:04) Orb's Mission and Culture
(29:56) How Alex & Steve Met
(31:32) Being "Normal" vs. "Different"
(34:25) Our New Technological Era
(40:10) Alex's Vision for Orb
(51:20) Regulations & Innovation
(54:10) Orb's Products
(1:07:55) Orb's Plan for 2025
(1:12:12) Government Affairs & Lobbying
(1:14:19) DJI & If America Turns It Around
(1:19:17) ACS and the Business Landscape
(1:25:20) Being Authentic
(1:33:34) Outro
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Alex Taylor is a Thiel Fellow and the founder of...
2024-12-061h 33The Drone UltimatumNew Drones, Logistics Tech, and Building Defense Startups | Dan Magy (Podcast Ep. 8)Dan Magy, co-founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs, talks the new drone and logistics tech at Firestorm, his experiences in startups and defense tech, and more.
Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(1:40) Changing the Podcast Name
(6:26) Firestorm Products
(9:20) Additive Manufacturing & The XCell
(14:34) Original Vision vs. Customer Requests
(18:17) Learning Appropriations and the End User
(20:44) Act Like You Belong
(22:34) Dan’s Previous Ventures
(28:20) Personal Investments & Mistakes
(34:47) Drones & Laser Landscape
(39:00) Product Strategies and Ideas
(43:13) More Drone Companies...
2024-11-221h 21The Drone UltimatumWest Point & Army Life, Africa, Drones, Ukraine, & Nonprofit Work | Doug Livermore (Podcast Ep. 7)Doug Livermore talks West Point, drones in warfare, deploying to Africa, Ukraine, and more.
Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(2:06) "College Life" at West Point
(6:52)Training the Congalese Army
(12:16) Training Former Rebels in Mali
(15:33) Africa: What's Going On?
(19:41) Rare Earth Minerals In Africa
(21:27) Africa's Vicious Cycle of Turmoil
(24:04) Steve's Private Military Plan
(27:20) The Rapid Development of Drones
(30:09) Drones as Munitions
(31:50) Adventures in Russia
(35:39) ZYN & Ozempic
(37:56) Iraq is Unraveling
(42:56) Drones In Iraq
(44:49) What's "Irregular Warfare" Now
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The Thank Me Later Show with JiniPlanned Giving: Multiply Your Impact After You're GoneDo you want to make a difference even after you're gone? It’s possible and easy to do!
In this episode of the Thank Me Later Show with Jini, we dive into the power of planned giving through wills and life insurance. We speak with Kimberly Allen Jackson, an Executive Vice President at the American Cancer Society, about how to create a lasting legacy that aligns with your values. She talks about her personal connection to planned giving after her mom passed away from cancer, along with the benefits of giving and how to get started.
From your alma ma...
2024-11-1032 minThe Drone UltimatumEpisode 6: Matt Tavares - Founder, Protocol Media LabsLeave a comment and review, and follow for more!
Topics:
(0:00) Intro
(1:36) Matt's Warfighting & Intelligence Background
(3:30) The Future of Artillery
(8:07) Why Matt Went Into Intel
(9:49) Discovering The Drone Problem
(12:26) Trends & Insights on Drones
(15:35) Calculations of Our Adversaries
(19:20) Missteps & Brutality in Ukraine
(22:30) Weakness of Current C-UAS
(24:25) How The IED Problem Was Addressed
(27:45) Offensive vs. Defensive Combat
(29:19) North Koreans in Ukraine
(31:49) Matt's New Media Project
(34:52) New Tools For Journalists
(38:34) Prediction Markets & Media
2024-11-091h 25The Drone UltimatumEpisode 5: Scott Sanders - Chief Growth Officer, ForterraComment, leave a review, and follow for more!
Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro
(1:16) Pryzm, not sponsored
(1:56) Scott Being Early on Drone Warfare
(6:35) Drones in Urban Combat
(8:19) Takeaways From Ukraine War
(10:13) Military "Rustiness" & Turnover
(12:18) Putin's Interview with Tucker
(14:16) Acquired Podcast shout out
(15:50) How Forterra’s CEO got into the business
(18:07) Reality of DoD Procurement for Startups
(20:50) SBIRs: Pros and Cons
(23:18) Best Path for a New Defense Product
(26:37) Problems with "Cost + Fixed Fee"...
2024-10-251h 07The Drone UltimatumEpisode 4: Ryan Farris - Co-founder and COO/CFO, Visto360.aiFollow, leave a review, and turn on notifications for new episodes weekly!
Timestamps/Topics:
(0:00) Intro
(1:30) Ryan's Background
(2:58) Problems with the Pentagon Process
(5:01) Frustration with Lack of Innovation
(9:00) Vulnerabilities on the Front Line
(10:57) Drones Around Langley Air Force Base
(16:26) Lasers Won't Stop Drones (WSJ Article)
(24:18) Fight Drones with More Drones? (Anduril Bolt video)
(26:51) Switchblade 300 vs the Bolt
(29:15) Outdated Software Dev Process of Defense Primes
(32:50) Engineering in Startups vs the Primes
(35:30) Advice for Bootstrapping in Defense
(38:59) How To Think About VC vs. Bootstrapped
(40:40) AFWERKS Is Actually A Great Program
(43:11) Being an Introvert & A Founder
(44:14) The Issues with Big Defense Conferences/Events
(45:48...
2024-10-1851 min
Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonHilaire Belloc and 'The Four Men' - with Deacon Nathan AllenIn this episode, Joe talks with Deacon Nathan Allen, who annotated ACS Books' version of Hilaire Belloc's delightful novelette, "The Four Men." Learn more about Belloc, his poetry, and the Four Men Feast! To buy ACS Book's "The Four Men" visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/four-men/ To learn more about The Four Men Feast, visit https://www.fourmenfeast.com/
2024-10-1537 minUncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonHilaire Belloc and 'The Four Men' - with Deacon Nathan AllenIn this episode, Joe talks with Deacon Nathan Allen, who annotated ACS Books' version of Hilaire Belloc's delightful novelette, "The Four Men." Learn more about Belloc, his poetry, and the Four Men Feast! To buy ACS Book's "The Four Men" visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/four-men/ To learn more about The Four Men Feast, visit https://www.fourmenfeast.com/
2024-10-1537 minThe Drone UltimatumEpisode 3: Brice Cooper - CSO, Allen Control SystemsBrice Cooper is a former Green Beret, former head of SOCOM C-UAS, and the Chief Strategy Officer of Allen Control Systems. Follow for more! Leave us a review!
Timestamps / Topics:
(0:00) Intro
(1:22) Brice's Army & Special Forces Experience
(6:10) Autonomous Vehicles
(8:08) SOCOM's Counter-Unmanned Systems Program Breakdown
(10:12) Group 3 Interceptors
(14:21) Small drone threats (Group 1 and 2)
(17:35) Drone Swarms
(19:06) Autonomous turrets for shooting down drones
(21:55) Innovations Being Ahead of the Problem
(23:32) Combining Autonomous Vehicles + Autonomous Weapons
(24:04) Brice's Advice to Startups Working with the Government
(30:03) How to Navigate Foreign Military Sales
(31:13) The State of Ukraine & Foreign Affairs
(38: 13) Conflicts Accelerating Defense Technology Usage
(43:16) CCA Drama
(47:01) Betting Markets & Steve's...
2024-10-1258 minThe Drone UltimatumDrone Swarms & The New Tech of Warfare | Olaf Hichwa (Podcast Ep. 2)Olaf Hichwa is the co-founder and CTO of Neros Technologies, a defense tech startup building vertically integrated development of unmanned aerial systems at scale. Follow for more, leave us a review, and subscribe on YouTube as well!
2024-10-0457 minThe Drone UltimatumEpisode 1: Dhruva Rajendra - Co-founder and CEO, DeterrenceOur premier episode featuring Dhruva Rajendra, co-founder and CEO of Deterrence, a defense tech startup company building advanced autonomous manufacturing systems. We talk about the drone problem, Steve Jobs, Chinese drone shows, munitions, and much more! Follow and leave a review, and subscribe to our channel on YouTube!
2024-09-2754 minThe Drone UltimatumTRAILER | Episode 1: Dhruva Rajendra - Co-founder and CEO, DeterrenceDon't miss our premier episode featuring Dhruva Rajendra, co-founder and CEO of Deterrence, a defense tech startup company building advanced autonomous manufacturing systems. Full episode drops Friday, Sept. 27th. Follow us and hit the bell to be notified right when the episode goes live!
2024-09-2400 min
Emerging with Grace: Navigating Life's Transitions004: Life Interrupted with Niko FlowersWhen Niko Flowers stepped onto the campus of Allen University, her story took a turn that would forever shape her narrative. Her father's confidence in her promise led her from the familiarity of a technical college into the rich tapestry of HBCU life, where Christian values and vibrant community activities awaited. On this episode of Metamorphosis Unleashed, it's the heartache and resilience in the face of a life-altering HIV diagnosis—revealed through the betrayal of a first love—that brings us this story. Niko doesn't hold back as she paints a vivid picture of her path from secr...
2024-01-2330 min
PT Pro Talk124 - Your Voice Matters: Learn More About Advocacy with APTA - with Laura Keivel and Brian Allen.💭 “The role of our advocacy work is really important because it shapes national policy.” - Laura Keivel and Brian Allen
👉🏻 Our guests are, Laura Keivel and Brian Allen.
Laura Keivel joined APTA in 2019 and is the grassroots and political affairs specialist. Prior to joining APTA, she was the advocacy program and events manager at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. At ACS CAN, she ran the Society’s largest event, the Leadership Summit & Lobby Day legislative fly-in. Laura served as manager of grassroots advocacy for five years at the Arthritis Foundation. There, she grew...
2023-12-1958 minAdam Carolla ShowJoe Rogan + Dana Gould (Carolla Classics)#1 ACS #25 (feat. Dana Gould) (2009)
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2023-11-181h 35
Broken LawEpisode 108: Part Indictment, Part Voting RightsTwo episodes in one! This week, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Barbara McQuade about the federal indictment and arraignment of former President Trump. Additionally, Lindsay Langholz speaks with Jonathan Diaz to debrief the Supreme Court's decision in Allen v. Milligan and how it relates to Shelby County v. Holder and the status of the Voting Rights Act. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Senior Director of Policy and Program Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Barbara McQuade, Professor, University of Michi...
2023-06-201h 04
Un épisode et j'arrêteThe Bear passe à la casserole de l'ACSPour ce Un épisode et j’arrête, rendez-vous dans la cuisine de The Bear. Cette semaine, l’ACS a retroussé ses manches pour rejoindre Jeremy White Allen dans sa cuisine de Chicago dans The Bear, disponible depuis le 5 octobre sur Disney+, une série FX diffusée aux USA sur Hulu, écrite et réalisée par Christopher Store. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2022-11-1337 min
Resources RadioHow Much Do Fine Particulates Matter for Public Health?, with Inês AzevedoIn this week’s episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Inês Azevedo, an associate professor of energy resources engineering at Stanford University, a senior fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment, and a fellow at the Precourt Institute for Energy. Azevedo publishes on a very wide range of topics, but the conversation in this episode focuses on her work that examines the effects of particulate matter emissions from the power sector and how those emissions affect public health. Azevedo describes where the emissions come from, how the pollution affects different parts of the country, how effects vary across rac...
2021-10-1029 minInternational Award Winning Landscape Photographers Sir Peter Eastway, Tony Hewitt and Carwyn chat to some Lightminded Friends.Allen Koppe ACS drops into the DDDB for a chat, multi disciplined and a great guy!Send us Fan MailAllen Koppe ACS drops into the DDDB for a chat, multi disciplined and a great guy!Support the showSupport the people that support us cameraelectronic.com.auJoin us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/light_minded_podcast/?hl=en
2021-07-2157 min
Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery PodcastE04 CSF edition: Kelly Vogt on the Evolution of ACS & Tips for a Career in Academic SurgeryWe recorded this interview at the Canadian Surgical Forum (CSF), the annual national conference that brings together surgeons from across Canada. We sat down with Dr. Kelly Vogt, a trauma and acute care surgeon practicing in London, Ontario. We discussed her paper looking at the complete caseload of patients for an Acute Care Surgery (ACS) service and what that means for the evolution of ACS in the future. She also shared her advice for starting out in academic surgery.Links: 1. van Zyl T, Murphy P, Allen L, Parry N, Leslie K, Vogt K. Beyond just the o...
2019-09-1532 min
Motorsports Journal - CapturedAuto Club 400 - NASCAR's Saint Patrick's Weekend With ACS President Dave AllenAuto Club Speedway is celebrating 22 years of racing during St. Patrick's Day weekend at Southern California’s premier motorsports venue March 15-17, 2019 when NASCAR makes its only stop in Southern California for Auto Club 400 Weekend. For the first time ever on the NASCAR circuit, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers will line up five wide during the pace laps prior to the drop of the green flag for the Auto Club 400 on March 17, 2019. The “Five Wide Salute” not only pays homage to Saturday night short tracks, but will celebrate Auto Club Speedway’s signature racing style of flat out and...
2019-02-2808 minPerformance & Racing Tech Talk PodcastAuto Club 400 - NASCAR's Saint Patrick's Weekend With ACS President Dave AllenAuto Club Speedway is celebrating 22 years of racing during St. Patrick's Day weekend at Southern California’s premier motorsports venue March 15-17, 2019 when NASCAR makes its only stop in Southern California for Auto Club 400 Weekend. For the first time ever on the NASCAR circuit, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers will line up five wide during the pace laps prior to the drop of the green flag for the Auto Club 400 on March 17, 2019. The “Five Wide Salute” not only pays homage to Saturday night short tracks, but will celebrate Auto Club Speedway’s signature racing style of flat out and...
2019-02-2808 min
Flying With a PurposeEpisode 2: Ratings, Add-ons, and the FAA Airman Certification StandardsIn this episode of Flying With a Purpose, Derek and David discuss ratings and add-ons, the old FAA PTS versus the newer ACS, and how the new ACS helps pilots manage risk and execute better aeronautical decision making.
2019-02-1700 min
Un Épisode et J'arrêteQuand les réalisateurs de cinéma squattent les sériesDepuis le précurseur David Lynch avec Twin Peaks, la liste des cinéastes venus faire coucou (ou un peu plus) au monde des séries ne cesse de s’agrandir. Martin Scorsese a relancé la tendance avec Boardwalk Empire en 2010, puis l’éphémère Vinyl. Mais entre un réal de passage sur un épisode et un Steven Soderbergh totalement impliqué dans sa série (The Knick), les méthodes diffèrent. Alors que Woody Allen s’est frotté à l’exercice récemment avec Crisis in Six Scenes et qu’on attend de pied ferme le retour du prodige Lynch pour le revi...
2017-03-2831 min
Un épisode et j'arrêteQuand les réalisateurs de cinéma squattent les sériesDepuis le précurseur David Lynch avec Twin Peaks, la liste des cinéastes venus faire coucou (ou un peu plus) au monde des séries ne cesse de s’agrandir. Martin Scorsese a relancé la tendance avec Boardwalk Empire en 2010, puis l’éphémère Vinyl. Mais entre un réal de passage sur un épisode et un Steven Soderbergh totalement impliqué dans sa série (The Knick), les méthodes diffèrent. Alors que Woody Allen s’est frotté à l’exercice récemment avec Crisis in Six Scenes et qu’on attend de pied ferme le retour du prodige Lynch pour le revi...
2017-03-2831 min