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CyberWire DailyCracked and Nulled taken down.International law enforcement takes down a pair of notorious hacking forums. Wiz discovers an open DeepSeek database. Time Bandit jailbreaks ChatGPT. Ransomware hits one of the largest U.S. blood centers. A cyberattack takes the South African Weather Service offline. Researchers describe a new “browser syncjacking” attack. TeamViewer patches a high-severity privilege escalation flaw. Over three dozen industry groups urge Congress to pass a national data privacy law. CISA faces an uncertain future. N2K’s Brandon Karpf speaks with Ellen Chang, Vice President Ventures at BMNT and Head of H4XLabs. OpenAI Cries Foul After Getting a Taste of Its...
2025-01-3038 minCyberWire DailyOn the run, caught on arrival.An alleged Australian scammer wanted by the FBI gets nabbed in Italy. The Internet Archive has been breached again. Researchers discover vulnerabilities in encrypted cloud storage platforms. Cisco confirms stolen files but insists it’s not a data breach. A Chinese disinformation group targets Senator Marco Rubio. Malicious chatbot prompts can hide inside harmless ones. The DoD wants to offer senior cyber executives part-time roles as military reservists. Six years out, the specter of Spectre remains. Russian prosecutors seek prison for REvil operators. Guest Pete Newell, Founder and CEO of BMNT, talks with N2K's Brandon Karpf about challenges ass...
2024-10-2138 min
Defense MavericksMission Acceleration and Ingenuity in Defense with Pete NewellThis week, Ryan Connell discusses entrepreneurial approaches to problem-solving in defense with Pete Newell, 32-year Army veteran turned entrepreneur, educator, investor, and co-founder and CEO of BMNT. Pete dives into the inception and impact of the Hacking for Defense program and shares his insights on the importance of rapid adaptation and how ingenuity can drive mission acceleration in both government and commercial sectors. Tune in for an in-depth lesson on what it takes to win on the battlefield.
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(0:35) Meet Pete Newell
(1:37) The evolution of Hacking for Defense
(3:53) Problems are like...
2024-08-2739 min
Agile Innovation LeadersPeter Newell & Dr Alison Hawks on Enabling Innovation and Agility in Defence Bio: Pete Newell Pete Newell is a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. He is the CEO of BMNT, an internationally recognized innovation consultancy and early-stage tech accelerator that helps solve some of the hardest real-world problems in national security, state and local governments, and beyond. Founded in Silicon Valley, BMNT has offices in Palo Alto, Washington DC, Austin, London, and Canberra. BMNT uses a framework, called H4X®, to drive innovation at speed. H4X® is an adaptation of the problem curat...
2024-06-231h 04
The Startup DefenseNurturing Curiosity, Hacking for Defense, and Marine Innovation Unit with William TresederCallye Keen speaks with William Treseder, Chief Strategy Officer at the Marine Innovation Unit and SVP at BMNT, a pivotal organization in the defense innovation space. William shares insights from his diverse career, discussing everything from 3D printing with his kids to complex defense contracting and the changing landscape of defense technology innovation.Key Topics Discussed:Journey into Defense Innovation: William traces his path from the Marine Innovation Unit to his current role at BMNT, highlighting how his past experiences influence his approach to innovation.Impact of 3D Printing: Exploration...
2024-04-2442 min
Philosophy From the Front LinePFFL-#80 Bull Holland-BMNT- RemasteredBull Holland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bullholland/). He is a Defense Acquisition professional with a passion for mentoring students, scientists, and technology innovators. He is a proven leader with experience working with foreign, federal, and state government agencies, academia, and industry.He works for BMNT - BMNT is a global innovation company for governments & their partners. We use startup methods inside large organizations to create new capabilities.Bull leads the H4Xtraining Program (https://www.h4xtraining.bmnt.com/)The views and opinions expressed in...
2024-04-0523 min
Flourish FMEpisode #42: The Antifragile: Antifragility with Aerospace Engineer, Entrepreneur, Defense Expert and Mom, Jackie SpaceIn this episode, we dive into a conversation with Jackie Space, a highly accomplished individual with experience in national security, aerospace, and academia. Jackie's journey through professional challenges, failures, and successes sheds light on the concept of anti-fragility. We explore how she navigates discomfort and strives to create opportunities for herself and her daughter. Tune in to gain insights from Jackie's inspiring story and approach to life.
Jackie is a co-founder and senior vice-president of BMNT, a national security focused innovation consultancy and early-stage technology incubator. She was also part of the first teaching team for the...
2024-03-261h 04
The BreakLine ArenaWilliam Treseder, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Services at BMNT | The Evolution of Defense TechJoin us in the BreakLine Arena for a conversation with William Treseder, Senior Vice President at BMNT, a company transforming how governments deliver new capabilities at speed and at scale.William dives into all things defense tech, including the evolutions he has seen over the past decade and the current state of the market. He also shared the story of his non-linear career path and the essential insights he gained along the way. “There’s more defense startup-related activity now on any given day than there was in an entir...
2024-01-0451 min
Common Mission PodcastDisruptive Innovation - Jobs to be DoneIn this episode of the Common Mission Podcast, hosts Jim and Rodrigo discuss the jobs to be done theory. They explain how Clayton Christensen's foundational theory can be used to understand beneficiary needs and motivations, and how it can be applied to mission-driven entrepreneurship.
Call to Action:
Learn more about the jobs to be done theory at https://hbr.org/2016/09/know-your-customers-jobs-to-be-done.
Read Steve Blank's book "The Lean Startup."
Watch Clayton Christensen's lecture on jobs to be done.
Take the Jobs to Be Done Customer Empathy Map exercise.
Start using the jobs to be done framework in...
2023-06-2850 minCommon Mission PodcastUnknown Unknowns - The Johari WindowIn this episode, cohosts James Santa and Rodrigo Nieto, discuss the use of the Johari Window in the H4 flipped classroom and all mission drive organizations and how it can be used to improve communication, teamwork, and decision-making.
Topics Discussed:
The four quadrants of the Johari Window
How to use the Johari Window to improve communication and teamwork
The benefits of using the Johari Window in mission drive organizations
Mapping assumptions and turning hypotheses into facts
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If you are interested in learning more about the Johari Window and how it...
2023-06-1443 min
Defense Unicorns, A PodcastWe're Always At War with Pete NewellJoin Pete Newell, the trailblazing CEO of BMNT Inc., a pioneer in the national security innovation space. With years of dedicated service in the U.S. Army and an insatiable passion for innovation, Newell shares enlightening insights into the evolving landscape of business and innovation. Embark on this journey reiterating the importance of compelling narratives in the world of business and innovation. With his decades of leadership and strategy implementation experience, Pete Newell underlines the pivotal role of design thinking, not as an all-encompassing solution but as a single cog within a grand machine. We explore the crux of...
2023-06-061h 05
NucleCastPete Newell - Mission Acceleration and Innovation in Risk Adverse AmericaPete Newell is a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. A retired Army Colonel and former director of the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force, he is the CEO of BMNT Inc., an internationally recognized innovation consultancy and early-stage enterprise accelerator that helps solve some of the hardest real-world problems in national security, state and local governments, and beyond.Together with Lean Startup founder Steve Blank and Joe Felter, the retired Army Colonel and former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast As...
2023-06-0636 minCommon Mission PodcastH4 and Diversity - A Conversation with Ty SmithWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, James Santa is joined by CMPs own Ty Smith, Director of Partnerships to discuss his critical work in curating and evolving diversity in the H4 ecosystem. Diversity of thought, background, and experience are all important aspects of mission-driven innovation, and Ty's work puts him at the forefront of these opportunities.
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2023-05-3150 minCommon Mission PodcastMission Driven EntrepreneurshipWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa discuss the premise of Mission Driven Entrepreneurship, and the dynamic between the H4 experience and the implications for students, faculty, and innovators as they navigate their incredible opportunities.
How are you navigating mission driven entrepreneurship, we'd love to hear from you!
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2023-05-1758 min
ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & MoneyThe Sydney Dialogue Summit Sessions: Heather Richman, Linda Lourie & John LeslieIn this episode of ASPI's special podcast series, The Sydney Dialogue Summit Sessions, John Leslie, Director of Trade and Investment and Lead for Space & Defence at Austrade speaks to Heather Richman, Entrepreneur in Residence at BMNT, and Linda Lourie, Senior Advisor with WestExec Advisors.
They discuss all things defence innovation, investment and security. The conversation covers the different approaches of government and industry to innovation, how the government can support innovation and the role of industry in security innovation.
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2023-05-0524 min
The Burn Bag PodcastThe Burn Bag & Girl Security: Private Sector Partnerships in National Security with Ellen ChangWelcome to the Burn Bag's collaboration with Girl Security, a workforce mentorship program designed to help young women pursue careers in National Security. This series focuses on how we can reframe our thinking on National Security — what is pertinent to national security in the 21st century? Who, or what, is missing from the national security discussion? Join us as we explore topics within each episode alongside experts in the realm of national security, hosted by Andrea Ochoa and Girl Security Fellows.This week, Andrea and Sravya Kotamraju speak with Ellen Chang, Vice President Ventures and head of H4...
2023-04-2757 minCommon Mission PodcastThe Value of Getting out of the ClassroomWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa discuss the incredible value of students getting out of the classroom and interacting with the problem domain in the real world. Beneficiary discovery, problem definition, empathetic listening skills, and the opportunity to network with thought leaders are all inherent to the design of the H4 flipped classroom.
We look forward to your feedback on how this quintessential aspect of H4 is working for you!
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2023-04-1249 minThe Startup DefenseHacking for Defense and Lean Startup in the DoD with Pete NewellHost Callye Keen speaks with Pete Newell, CEO of BMNT, a venture firm that focuses on solving complex national security problems through innovation. Newell discusses the importance of dual-use technology and the role of entrepreneurs in solving big global issues. He also talks about the benefits of government service, including opportunities for funding and collaboration, as well as the challenges of navigating government contracts and policies. The conversation ends with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and resources for staying involved in the defense innovation community.Episode Highlights:[00:01:20] The importance of dual-use technology and its impact...
2023-04-1232 minCommon Mission PodcastPremortem - Quality in Hacking ForWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa discuss the premise of a premortem, or the idea of managing quality course outcomes by exploring how contemplating worst-case scenarios at the end of a course can be mitigated by quality risk management. Hacking for courses are inherently different, and educators and students alike need to be prepared for this very different environment.
We look forward to your feedback and suggestions on what you've experienced in the classroom.
To read Pete Ne...
2023-03-2251 minCommon Mission PodcastHacking for ImpactWelcome to this episode of the Common Mission Podcast!! In this episode, we are pleased to have Eric Perreca, the Senior Advisor and Director at CMP, and Leor Schiffer, a senior analyst in the impact space at CMP!
Together, Eric and Leor bring incredible experiences and expertise to the Hacking For world, and more specifically, on the critical Impact ecosystem, ranging from protecting our oceans to green energy and everything in between. In this session with Jim and Rodrigo, Eric and Leor discusses his incredible backgrounds, their work in this critical area, and ways that everyone can ge...
2023-03-0853 minCommon Mission PodcastThe Paradigm of Dual UseWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa discuss a key tenet of the Hacking 4 experience: dual-use. We've seen where ideas and technology have found application beyond their first introduction, and the premise of finding opportunities for dual-use has permeated the generation of ideas in order to more robustly support ongoing research and solution deployment to a broad variety of customers, both within the Government and general public.
We look forward to your feedback and suggestions on what you've experienced in th...
2023-02-2850 min
The Realignment347 | Driving Battlefield Innovation from Afghanistan & Iraq to Ukraine and Beyond with Pete NewellSubscribe to The Realignment to access our exclusive Q&A episodes and support the show: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comPete Newell, CEO of BMNT and former director of the U.S. Army's Rapid Equipping Force, joins The Realignment to discuss his efforts to adapt the military to the rapidly shifting battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, innovation lessons from the war in Ukraine, the impact of technological change, and how...
2023-02-241h 02Common Mission PodcastDisruptive Technology and Hacking 4Welcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa dive into a discussion on disruptive technology. AI tools like ChatGPT have become more and more accessible, and the implications of their use on students, educators, innovators, and entrepreneurs represents a new frontier in technological disruption.
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2023-02-2143 min
422: Building more innovation organizationsGlobal Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next episode of...
Product Mastery Now with host Chad McAllister, PhD.
The podcast is all about helping people involved in innovation and managing products become more successful, grow their careers, and STANDOUT from their peers.
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Today we are talking about building more innovative organizations. To help us with that, we have the author of Creating Innovation Navigators: Achieving Mission Through Innovation joining us. That is Sabra Horne, who is Entrepreneur in Residence at BMNT, where she supports the development and deployment of government innovation efforts.
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2023-02-0733 minCommon Mission PodcastThe Future of Hacking For: A Discussion with Pete NewellWelcome to our first full episode of season 2! The Common Mission Project Podcast series is excited to bring you a conversation with BMNT CEO and mission-driven entrepreneur Pete Newell!
Pete brings incredible experiences and expertise to the Hacking For world, and has demonstrated the tremendous value of the Lean LaunchPad framework for helping to solve critically important national security problems. In this session with Jim and Rodrigo, Pete discusses his incredible background, and what he is excited about for the future of Hacking For and the application of Lean LaunchPad for our most pressing national security and so...
2023-02-021h 14Common Mission PodcastSeason 2 Introduction - The Common Mission Project PodcastWelcome back to the Common Mission Project Podcast series. As an introduction to season two, Rodrigo and Jim preview what's to come, as well as an exciting announcement for the first episode of Season 2!
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2023-01-2605 min
Acquisition TalkNo time to waste in defense innovation with BMNT's Pete NewellI was pleased to have Pete Newell back on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss the urgency of getting innovative defense prototypes into the field and working with partner nations. Pete is founder and CEO of BMNT Inc., a global technology advisory firm, co-founder of Hacking 4 Defense, and a retired Army Colonel who ran the Rapid Equipping Force that fielded hundreds of products into Iraq and Afghanistan.
1:05 - The problem with the National Defense Strategy
2:55 - Hacking for Allies program
5:30 - Doing DOTMLPF in six months instead of six years
7:50 - Congress will have to drive change
10:00 - Acquisition risk...
2023-01-2442 min
What's Next! with Tiffani BovaRELOAD: Innovation from the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Pete NewellWelcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. As this year comes to a close, I’m revisiting one of my favorite episodes with retired U.S. Army colonel and Silicon Valley investor Peter Newell! Pete is the co-founder and a managing partner of BMNT, an investment company that provides early-stage investment to companies developing technology for the commercial market that have relevant applications in solving national security problems. He is a co-author of Hacking for Defense, a platform that merged the rapid problem-solving techniques curated on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan with a lean st...
2022-12-2934 min
Engineering SuccessEpisode 035 - Floriane Fidegnon-EdohEngineering Success interviews Floriane Fidegnon-Edoh a Consultant for BMNT
Floriane is currently working on the Royal Navy contract, helping them to correctly identify and translate operational problem areas. She has a background in manufacturing engineering and public policy, having worked in a manufacturing production environment, a public policy think tank and the charities sector.
Prior to joining BMNT, Floriane was a department head in a public policy think tank, as the head of the Industry, Technology and Innovation team. She has extensive experience working with civil servants, parliamentarians, private and public sector stakeholders across manufacturing, d...
2022-12-2040 min
Acquisition TalkCreating Innovation Navigators with Sabra HorneSabra Horne joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discussed her new book: Creating Innovation Navigators: Achieving Mission Through Innovation. She is an executive in residence at BMNT, and before that she held a number of important roles including Innovation Hub Chief at DHS's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Deputy for Information Sharing and Collaboration at the National Security Agency, and an advisor to the Chief of Staff for the Director of National Intelligence.
1:20 - characterizing the 300 federal innovation efforts
3:40 - streamlining clearance and suitability processes
6:30 - how to select metrics and evaluate performance
10:00 - when mission calls, people...
2022-11-3054 minCommon Mission PodcastSpecial Episode: Lean Educators Summit with VentureWellWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this special edition episode James Santa is joined by VentureWell President & CEO Phil Weilerstein! CMP and VentureWell are excited to bring you this special episode covering the incredible work Phil and his team are doing, as well as the upcoming Lean Educators Annual Summit on December 14th, 2022.
You can find out more information about the summit by visiting https://www.commonmission.us/summit.
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2022-11-2239 minCommon Mission PodcastFeedback and the Flipped ClassroomWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa discuss one of the most important aspects of H4 and the Flipped Classroom, and that is providing feedback to the student teams. This episode covers discussions and research around providing and receiving feedback, as well as suggestions for best practices.
We look forward to your feedback and suggestions on what you've experienced in the classroom.
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2022-11-1635 minCommon Mission PodcastSolutioneering (or what not to do)Welcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa discuss a key risk in the flipped classroom: solutioneering. It's safe to say that almost all faculty will experience solutioneering as they work through Lean LauncPad, and we hope this episode will help to mitigate that risk, and provide tips and suggestions on both what to do, and what not to do.
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2022-10-2643 minCommon Mission PodcastMVP - Minimum Viable ProductWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa explore the MVP process and how to prepare students to reflect critically on the data that they collect. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions on what you've experienced in the classroom.
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2022-10-1946 minCommon Mission PodcastVPC - Value Proposition CanvasWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In this episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa jump into the Value Proposition Canvas. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions on what you've experienced in the classroom.
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2022-10-0849 min
Common Mission PodcastBeneficiary DiscoveryWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In our third episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa jump into the Beneficiary Discovery process. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions on what you've experienced in the classroom.
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2022-09-2859 min
Common Mission PodcastThe Mission Model Canvas - Top 5 Discussion PointsWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. In our second episode, co-hosts Rodrigo Nieto Gomez and James Santa jump into ideas and best-practices they've experienced teaching Lean LaunchPad and the Mission Model Canvas the past several years. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions on what you've experienced in the classroom.
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2022-09-2236 min
Common Mission PodcastSeries IntroductionWelcome to the Common Mission Podcast, brought to you by the Common Mission Project. This series will bring together experts from academia, industry, public and private industry, as well as non-profits to enrich the student experience in the H4 classroom. Our first episode introduces you to CMP, and lets you know what you can expect with this series.
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2022-09-2008 min
CNA Talks: A National Security PodcastThe Race for Autonomy: David Broyles on Getting Autonomy to Work for DefenseThis content was originally published on BMNT's YouTube Channel. You can find the original video here. In this follow-up conversation to BMNT’s June panel "The Race for Autonomy: Navigating a New Battlefield," A'ndre Gonawela talks to Dr. David Broyles, Research Program Director at the Center for Naval Analysis and co-host of "AI with AI", on the challenges facing the Department of Defense when it comes to developing and leveraging autonomous systems and capabilities. Dr. Broyles digs into why he (like our prior panelists) believes the state of autonomy today is ‘brittle’, and why the end goal for ma...
2022-08-1847 min
Village Global's SolarpunkSBIRs, PORs, and Lobbyists with Peter NewellPeter Newell (@PeterANewell), CEO of BMNT, joins Lucas Bagno and Ian Cinnamon on this episode of Solarpunk. Takeaways:- Peter was “handed the Ferrari of skunkworks” when he came to be in charge of the Rapid Equipping Force. It was a program that handled over a billion dollars to deploy new technologies.- He became more of an entrepreneur after his time at the REF and that led to starting BMNT.- Often times procurement in the US military is HQ-centric and product-centric and does not take into account the needs of the people on t...
2022-07-0543 min
Village Global PodcastSBIRs, PORs, and Lobbyists with Peter NewellPeter Newell (@PeterANewell), CEO of BMNT, joins Lucas Bagno and Ian Cinnamon on this episode of Solarpunk. Takeaways:- Peter was “handed the Ferrari of skunkworks” when he came to be in charge of the Rapid Equipping Force. It was a program that handled over a billion dollars to deploy new technologies.- He became more of an entrepreneur after his time at the REF and that led to starting BMNT.- Often times procurement in the US military is HQ-centric and product-centric and does not take into account the needs of the people on t...
2022-07-0543 min
The Creative Life TV: Creativity, Innovation and Inspiring Ideas | James TaylorLean Innovation Problem Solving With Peter Newell – #332Lean Innovation Problem Solving With Peter Newell Peter Newell is a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. He is the CEO of BMNT, a Palo Alto-based innovation consultancy and early-stage technology incubator that helps solve some of the hardest real-world problems in […]
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2022-05-2429 min
SuperCreativity Podcast with James Taylor | Creativity, Innovation and Inspiring IdeasLean Innovation Problem Solving With Peter Newell - #332Lean Innovation Problem Solving With Peter Newell – #332 Peter Newell is a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. He is the CEO of BMNT, a Palo Alto-based innovation consultancy and early-stage technology incubator that helps solve some of the hardest real-world problems in national security, state and local governments, and beyond. He is also a founder and co-author, with Lean Startup founder Steve Blank, of Hacking for Defense (H4D)®, an academic program that engages students to solve critical national security problems and gain c...
2022-05-2429 minThe Creative Life TV: Creativity, Innovation and Inspiring Ideas | James TaylorInnovation Is All About People With Alison Hawks – #331Innovation Is All About People With Alison Hawks Dr. Alison Hawks is the CEO of BMNT, Ltd and Executive Director of the Common Mission Project in the UK, and a recognized expert in military strategy and sociology. Ali was previously the Director of Research of the Section 809 Panel, a US congressionally mandated commission tasked […]
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2022-05-1842 min
SuperCreativity Podcast with James Taylor | Creativity, Innovation and Inspiring IdeasInnovation Is All About People With Alison Hawks – #331 Innovation Is All About People With Alison Hawks – #331 Dr. Alison Hawks is the CEO of BMNT, Ltd and Executive Director of the Common Mission Project in the UK, and a recognized expert in military strategy and sociology. Ali was previously the Director of Research of the Section 809 Panel, a US congressionally mandated commission tasked with streamlining and codifying defense acquisition. She was a Lecturer at King’s College London, Defence Studies Department, Assistant Professor at the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, and is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at the School of Security Studies, King’s College Lon...
2022-05-1842 min
The Graham Plaster PodcastPete Newell, on the Origins of Hacking for DefensePete Newell is a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. He is the CEO of BMNT, an internationally recognized innovation consultancy and early-stage tech accelerator that helps solve some of the hardest real-world problems in national security, state and local governments, and beyond. Founded in Silicon Valley, BMNT has offices in Palo Alto, Washington DC, Austin, London, and Canberra. BMNT uses a framework, called H4X®, to drive innovation at speed. H4X® is an adaptation of the problem curation techniques honed on the battlefields of Iraq an...
2022-04-2649 min
Minimum Viable Podcast (MVP)Foundry, call to action!The National Security Innovation Network (NSIN “Esign”) runs a program called “Foundry” that matches DOD technology with Entrepreneurs with the goal of creating private entities to sell the DOD technology to both the commercial and public/DoD sector.
Featuring:
Mark Anholt – Program Manager of Foundry, can speak to program, selection critea, historical successes, and goals to increase women’s participation
Trish Martinelli – Executive Director of DEF, Regional Director at NSIN
Ellen Chang – BMNT “Hacking For” Executive
Emily Harman – Senior Executive (retired) from Department of the Navy, expert in small business with the DoD
2022-03-1657 min
The Burn Bag PodcastEquipping Ourselves for the Future: Accelerating Defense Innovation with Col. (Ret.) Pete NewellIn this episode, A'ndre and Ryan speak with Col. (ret.) Peter Newell, founder and CEO of BMNT, an organization seeking to drive competition within both the government and the private sector. Pete discusses his experience leading the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force, talking sourcing, acquisition, and personnel, and how his experiences there have translated into lessons on defense innovation. Peter also provides six take-aways from his military career that can be applicable to startups -- including how to address an adversary that may be "shrewder and faster" and how to get the right people in the same room.
2021-08-0952 min
10th Year Seniors Podcast Network10YS - The Accredited - Leaders Of The New SchoolJohn and Renaldo recap the BMNT at the FIBA WC '23 Pre Qualifiers.
2021-07-1057 min
Agile Giants: Lessons from Corporate InnovatorsApplying the Lean Startup Methodology to the Military with Peter Newell - Retired US Army Colonel & CEO of BMNT How do you apply the lean startup methodology to the military? Well, that's the subject of this week's episode of Agile Giants. Pete Newell, whose name may sound familiar because Steve Blank mentioned him at the Corporate Entrepreneurship Forum as the co-author of his upcoming book, Innovation Doctrine. Pete is the CEO of BMNT Inc., a Silicon Valley based innovation consultancy and early stage tech accelerator. He's a retired US Army colonel and the former director of the US Army Rapid Equipping Force. You'll hear on this week's episode a little bit about...
2021-01-0634 min
Curious Leadership with Dominic MonkhouseE125 | How To Drive Innovation Inside Your Organisation with Pete NewellAre you wondering how your business can innovate better? Are you confusing methodologies and activities with the process of actually keeping and creating a pipeline of innovation? Then don’t miss this hugely insightful episode all about innovation, with the internationally recognised innovation expert, Pete Newell. Pete finished his 32-year military career with a 3-year tour running the US Army’s skunkworks - or in layman’s terms, he was the Director of the US Army’s Rapid Equipping Force (REF). He had a remit to go and find problems and solve them, using commercial technology...
2021-01-051h 07
The AFT podcast: At the Forefront of Transactions | Previously known as Fundraising Radio.Department of Defence as a startup customer and investor - how to work with government? By Ellen Chang.Ellen Chang, director at BMNT and partner at Syndicate 708 talks about working with the DoD as a startup, she explained how a startup can get funding from the Department of Defence, what are the major problems of working with it and much more. We've also covered the major challenges for deep tech startup founders. Resources mentioned in the episode:
DEF: https://www.def.org/
SBIR: www.sbir.gov
DOD SBIR: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login
Syndicate708: www.syndicate708.com
2020-10-0329 min
The Product ExperienceAccelerate Your Product Development – William Treseder on The Product ExperienceIn our previous episode, Adam Thomas introduced how he uses a military technique (BLUF) for prioritisation. This week, former US Marine William Treseder – now co-founder and SVP of Product at innovation consultancy BMNT – joins us to talk about how he works with Government, Defense, Academic and Corporate clients to transform their innovation culture. [...] Read more »The post Accelerate Your Product Development – William Treseder on The Product Experience appeared first on Mind the Product.Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor...
2020-09-3047 min
Startup GrindB M N TPete Newell is a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. He is the CEO of BMNT, an innovation consultancy and early-stage technology incubator that helps solve some of the hardest real-world problems in national security, state and local governments, and beyond. BMNT is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington DC, Boston and London. He holds holds a BS from Kansas State University, an MS from the US Army Command & General Staff College, an MS from the...
2020-08-0745 min
Idea to Value - Creativity and Innovation with Nick SkillicornPodcast S4E70: Pete Newell - How to manage an innovation pipelineIn today's episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we speak with Pete Newell, Founder of BMNT. We speak about how to align innovation strategy with operations in large organisations. Topics covered in today's episode: 00:01:30 - How Pete's history in the military with the US Army's Skunkworks influenced his journey to innovation 00:03:00 - The military is always in a certain state of chaos at the head of the battlefield, moving towards structure as you move up the chain of command 00:05:00 - How companies suffer from innovation exhaustion 00:06:00 - What is an innovation pipeline? From...
2020-07-2318 min
CatalystHarnessing Military Expertise to Solve Real World ProblemsOn today's episode, Justin welcomes Pete Newell, a nationally recognized innovation expert whose work is transforming how the government and other large organizations compete and drive growth. He is the CEO of BMNT, an innovation consultancy and early-stage technology incubator that helps solve some of the hardest real-world problems in national security, state and local governments, and beyond. BMNT is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington DC, Boston and London. They discuss similarities in military and entrepreneurial leadership, lessons from failure and smart problem-solving.
2020-06-1100 min
Penn MomentumEllen Chang C88, WG98 - Former Navy Officer Turns to Deep TechEllen Chang C88, WG98, is Principal of BMNT Partners. In this position, she is leading efforts around innovation within the Navy and energetically grows the San Diego ecosystem that supports national security innovation. Ellen is also co-founder/managing partner of Syndicate 708, a deep tech focused investment syndicate that looks to accelerate companies @ LightSpeed. She also founded LightSpeed Innovations, and board an aerospace-focused accelerator dedicated to investing in and fostering startups in the aerospace sector, many of which have become successful going concerns. She speaks often on investment trends and nurturing new starts in this domain. Prior to...
2020-05-2534 min
Time4Coffee459: How to Break Into Careers in National Security With Pete Newell, BMNT [Espresso Shots]
2020-05-2426 min
Acquisition TalkProblem curation and lean methodology with Pete NewellPete Newell joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss a range of issues around problem curation and lean methodology. He is the CEO of BMNT, a firm that helps clients build problem solving teams to address significant issues. He is also on the board of Hacking 4 Defense and is a former Colonel who led the Army's Rapid Equipping Force just prior to retiring. During the episode, we discuss a range of issues including:
- How to build and maintain discipline through the innovation pipeline
- Advice for business leaders in the Covid-19 crisis
- How Hacking 4 Defense is...
2020-05-1047 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 20: The Innovators -- Michael BrownMichael Brown, director of the Defense Innovation Unit, explains how DIU is bridging the gap between government and the private sector to help speed the development of innovative solutions to national security challenges.
2020-03-101h 05
The InnovatorsEpisode 19: The Innovators -- Matt JohnsonMatt Johnson, CEO of the quantum computing company QC Ware, on how to know if you're building something customers will buy or use, and why having the right team of superstars is critical to building a successful venture.
2020-03-0350 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 18: The Innovators -- Dara and William TresederDara Treseder, chief marketing officer at Carbon; and William Treseder, senior vice president of product at BMNT, discuss what it takes to be a successful mission-driven entrepreneur, and how they manage demanding careers and family life with two young children.
2020-02-251h 40
The InnovatorsEpisode 17: The Innovators -- Teresa SmetzerTeresa Smetzer, director of national security programs for Salesforce and a longtime business strategist and investor who has worked to modernize and transform innovation in the public and private sectors, discusses what it takes to be a successful change-maker inside an established organization.
2020-02-0455 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 16: The Innovators -- Jay RogersJay Rogers, co-founder and CEO at LM Industries, has revolutionized how cars are made. Here he talks about what it takes to drive innovation.
2020-01-2856 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 15: The Innovators -- Melanie StricklanThe biggest challenges Air Force veteran Melanie Stricklan faces as co-founder and CTO of Slingshot Aerospace aren't about to the technology her company uses to help make sense of immense amounts of data in real time. Instead they are related to building a culture that inspires her team of mission-driven entrepreneurs in their quest to make the world safer. In this episode, Melanie discusses why having a dynamic founding team and the help of mentors have been key in helping her navigate the transition from military service to startup founder.
2020-01-2152 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 14: The Innovators -- Ian CinnamonIan Cinnamon, president and co-founder of Synapse Technology, discusses how artificial intelligence is being used to make the world a safer place.
2020-01-1453 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 13: The Innovators -- Col. John CogbillCol. John Cogbill, chief of staff of the Joint Special Operations Command, discusses how to leverage Silicon Valley's "secret sauce" to encourage the MacGyvers in your ranks.
2019-11-121h 08
AustinpreneurLeveraging the Defense Innovation Pipeline to Solve Problems with Peter NewellJust like entrepreneurs creating a startup, Peter Newell is addicted to solving problems. “When I got into a room with a bunch of startup folks and I had a problem it was like throwing fresh meat to a piranha.” A retired Army Colonel and former director of the Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF), Pete is an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of BMNT who is using the problem-curation skills developed from his time as with the REF to help government agencies and other large organizations adapt and evolve at startup speed. “The impetus was to create a company that would be the...
2019-11-0736 minTime4Coffee302: How To Become Resilient & Handle Tough Times at Work w/ Pete Newell, BMNT & Hacking For Defense [K-Cup DoubleShot]
2019-10-2704 minTime4Coffee301: How to Go From College Dropout to Motivated College Graduate w/ Pete Newell, BMNT & Hacking For Defense [K-Cup DoubleShot]
2019-10-2704 minTime4Coffee298: How Military Service Prepares Soldiers For Civilian Careers w/ Pete Newell, BMNT & Hacking For Defense [K-Cup DoubleShot]
2019-10-2706 minTime4Coffee297: How To Turn a Military Career Into a Successful Silicon Valley Company w/ Pete Newell, BMNT & Hacking For Defense
2019-10-2740 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 12: The Innovators -- Jake BullockIn this episode of The Innovators, Jake Bullock, founder and CEO of Ravn, talks about his journey from Navy SEAL to mission-driven entrepreneur; explains how he's trying to change the paradigm on the battlefield and why he had to learn to be a better storyteller to do it; shares how he built a world-class team and secured funding; and describes what it's like to transition from building a product to building a company.
2019-09-101h 33
PetajouleS01_Petajoule Spezial | klimaaktiv Konferenz 2019: "Vom Reden zum Handeln - Wie kann man Menschen aktivieren?"mit Mari Lang (Moderation), Mathias Braschler & Monika Fischer (Fotografenduo), Theresa Imre (markta.at), Johannes Praskac (Absolvent der HBLFA für Gartenbau Schönbrunn) und Jürgen Schneider (BMNT)
S01_Petajoule Spezial | klimaaktiv Konferenz 2019: "Vom Reden zum Handeln - Wie kann man Menschen aktivieren?"
klimaaktiv ist die Klimaschutzinitiative des Bundesministeriums für Nachhaltigkeit und Tourismus (BMNT) und ein Instrument für die Energiewende.
Die klimaaktiv Konferenz 2019 stand ganz im Zeichen des Themas „Vom Reden zum Handeln! Wie muss man kommunizieren, damit Menschen aktiv werden?“. In diesem klimaaktiv-Special von Petajoule hören Sie den Mitschnitt einer Podiumsdiskussion, die am ers...
2019-09-0937 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 11: The Innovators -- Trae StephensOn this episode of The Innovators, Trae Stephens, partner at Founders Fund, shares what VCs are looking for when they invest and offers tips for what founders can do to stand out as they try to get funded.
2019-08-271h 07
The InnovatorsEpisode 10: The Innovators -- Tom ByersIn this episode of The Innovators, Dr. Tom Byers, engineering professor at Stanford University and director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, talks about how entrepreneurship education has changed in the past 30+ yeas, since business schools first recognized entrepreneurship could be taught; how the pace of technological change will affect the future of innovation; and why now -- more than ever -- universities must teach ethics in entrepreneurship.
2019-08-131h 08
The InnovatorsEpisode 9: The Innovators -- JoJo RoyIn this episode of The Innovators, JoJo Roy, innovation leader at Salesforce, shares his journey from government economist to startup CEO and driving innovation in established companies. JoJo talks about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur; what it was like to make the transition from running a startup to working in a big company; and how data and technology will shape the future of innovation.
2019-08-0659 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 8: The Innovators -- Anne Meree CraigAnne Meree Craig is CEO of the COMMIT Foundation, a transition program that helps veterans navigate the host of possibilities after life in uniform. In this latest episode of The Innovators, Anne Meree talks about how the COMMIT Foundation came to be; what veterans can do to overcome common challenges that come with transitioning to civilian life; and how the nonprofit remains true to its mission of helping service members and veterans find purpose after military service.
2019-07-3051 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 7: The Innovators -- Chris MoranChris Moran, VP of Lockheed Martin Ventures, the investment arm of Lockheed Martin, explains why a good idea will always find a way to be successful; tells how he decides what to invest in; and shares the top three deal killers.
2019-07-231h 05
The InnovatorsEpisode 6: The Innovators -- Chris TaylorChris Taylor, CEO of Govini, the commercial data and analytics firm, says he's wired to constantly evolve and adapt. In this episode of The Innovators Radio Show and Podcast, he shares highlights from his career reflecting that flexibility, including why being a Marine was the best problem-solving experience of his life; how he chooses new opportunities to pursue; how he moved forward after his first startup failed; how he melds startup, government and tech cultures at Govini; and why he is always focused on outcomes.
2019-07-1659 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 5: The Innovators -- Ian EishenIn this episode of The Innovators Radio Show and podcast, Command Master Sergeant Ian Eishen, Command Chief for the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California and the co-founder of the i. Lab, talks about how he's worked to integrate design thinking, emerging technologies and modern innovation processes and techniques to drive innovation across multiple units in the Air Force.
2019-07-091h 04
The InnovatorsEpisode 4: The Innovators -- Bonny SimiBonny Simi was an Olympic athlete, a TV journalist and an airline pilot before becoming President of JetBlue Technology Ventures, which incubates, invests in and partners with early-stage startups at the intersection of technology and travel. In this episode of The Innovators Radio Show and Podcast, Bonny talks about how she realized her goals a step at a time; shares what she's learned along the way about leadership and building a company culture to get things done; and reveals what drives her today.
2019-07-021h 08
The InnovatorsEpisode 3: The Innovators -- Payam BanazadehPayam Banazadeh, CEO of Capella Space, builder of the largest constellation of commercial SAR satellites offering a new perspective on observing the Earth, discusses where the idea for Capella Space came from, how the company found its footing in the Hacking for Defense class at Stanford, and what it's like to build a startup in a highly regulated industry.
2019-06-2559 min
The InnovatorsEpisode 2: The Innovators - Eric ShapiroSerial entrepreneur Eric Shapiro, founder and CEO of app developer ArcTouch chat with The Innovators co-hosts Tom Dioro and Pete Newell about why founders need great partners; how to maintain your company culture and manage the transition as your business grows; and why startups should be building "minimal lovable products."
2019-06-181h 04
The InnovatorsEpisode 1: The Innovators - Steve BlankSteve Blank, creator of the Lean Startup movement, talks with Innovators Radio Show co-hosts Pete Newell and Tom Dioro about why the future of entrepreneurship is mission-driven.
Learn about the origins of Hacking for Defense, and how this class created a new platform for national service by giving students at universities across the country the tools they need to solve critical national security problems at startup speed. Hear, too, about how this Hacking for X methodology is being used by the best and brightest in the U.S. Defense Department and Intelligence Community to develop a common p...
2019-06-1153 min
Gerald Schober Podcast#15 Bundesministerin Elisabeth Köstinger über Brexit, 'Fridays For Future' und die ÖVP-AllmachtAus ihrer achjährigen Erfahrung als EU-Abgeordnete erklärt uns Elisabeth Köstinger das Tohuwabohu um den Brexit.
Außerdem rechtfertigt sie sich gegen die Kritik der Schüler im Rahmen der „Fridays For Future“-Aktion, dass sie in Sachen Klimaschutz „untätig“ sei.
Und Köstinger wird uns die schwarze Allmacht in Österreich erklären und warum die SPÖ derzeit durch die Finger schaut.
Bildnachweis: BMNT/Paul Gruber
2019-03-2215 min
The Modern ArchitectS04 Episode 13: Col. Pete Newell - CEO of BMNT and Board Director for H4DiFor the 100th episode of The Modern Architect, Tom welcomes retired Colonel Pete Newell. Pete is the CEO of BMNT and Board Director for Hacking4Defense, Inc (H4Di)H4Di is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to enable powerful approaches to stimulating science and technology invention, disruptive innovation, and entrepreneurship on university and college campuses. H4DI solves real problems right now and tackles complex problems critical to national security. They also invent new technologies with a team of engineers, scientics, MBAs and policy experts.
2019-02-2858 min
Modern Architect Radio Show with Tom DioroS04 Episode 13: Col. Pete NewellFor the 100th episode of The Modern Architect, Tom welcomes retired Colonel Pete Newell. Pete is the CEO of BMNT and Board Director for Hacking4Defense, Inc (H4Di)H4Di is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to enable powerful approaches to stimulating science and technology invention, disruptive innovation, and entrepreneurship on university and college campuses. H4DI solves real problems right now and tackles complex problems critical to national security. They also invent new technologies with a team of engineers, scientics, MBAs and policy experts.
2019-02-2858 min
Ganz offen gesagt#36 2018 Wie darf sich eine Frau benehmen? – mit Nicole SchöndorferNicole Schöndorfer spricht über Frauen- und Männerbilder in der Gesellschaft und mit welchen Strategien sich junge Feministinnen wie sie heute behaupten. Aber auch darüber: Wie darf sich eine Frau benehmen? Oder: Was hat der Feminismus auf Twitter mit dem realen Leben zu tun?
Links zur "Whistleblowing"-Site des BMNT:
https://www.bmnt.gv.at/service/presse/land/2018/K-stinger---sterreich-treibt-Kampf-gegen-unlautere-Gesch-ftspraktiken-voran.html
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2018-11-091h 06
What's Next! with Tiffani BovaInnovation from the Battlefield to the Boardroom with Pete NewellWelcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I am excited to be chatting with retired army colonel and Silicon Valley Investor Peter Newell! Pete is the co-founder and a managing partner of BMNT, an innovation company that provides early-stage investment to companies developing technology for the commercial market that have relevant applications in solving national security problems. He is a co-author of Hacking for Defense, a platform that merged the rapid problem-solving techniques curated on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan with a lean startup methodology developed by Steve Blank in S...
2018-10-2534 min
Ganz offen gesagt#35 2018: Let´s talk about Feminism – mit Hanna HerbstSie hat ein Buch geschrieben, das jungen Frauen (und Männern) helfen soll, ihre Rolle in der Gesellschaft zu finden: Hanna Herbst, selbst erst 28, wurde von der Journalistin zu einer von mehreren Galionsfiguren junger Aktivistinnen in Österreich. Im Gespräch mit Sebastian Krause erzählt sie, warum Feminismus wütend sein darf und Humor Grenzen braucht, wie auch Männer Feministen sind können und wie es nach Vice nun weitergeht.
Links zur "Whistleblowing"-Site des BMNT:
https://www.bmnt.gv.at/service/presse/land/2018/K-stinger---sterreich-treibt-Kampf-gegen-unlautere-Gesch-ftspraktiken-voran.html
https://www.bmnt.gv.at/land/produkt...
2018-10-2357 min
Graham PlasterInterview with William Treseder - husband, father, and author of RESETWilliam Treseder is a cofounder of BMNT, an innovation consultancy headquartered in Silicon Valley. He is the recent author of "RESET: Building Purpose in the Age of Digital Distraction". He has educated and mentored thousands of entrepreneurs around the world through partners such as Stanford University, GE, and Singularity University, and has helped governments and large organizations solve hundreds of problems. William is a former U.S. Marine who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He lives with his wife and children in the San Francisco Bay Area, and he loves to share lessons learned with others who are st...
2018-10-1842 min
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsCol (Ret.) Peter Newell, Managing Director at BMNTSept 12, 2018 | This third episode features Peter Newell, managing director at BMNT, a Silicon Valley company focused on solving national security challenges. He spent nearly 30 years in the military and when time came to transition out of the service, he knew what he didn’t want to do next: work for somebody else. So he uprooted his life to the West Coast, fought through a start-fail process and lived without a paycheck for a year, risking it all to launch his own company — and new passion.
2018-09-1228 min
Graham PlasterWhat is Hacking for Defense? - a Discussion with Pete NewellIn this podcast I chat with Pete Newell, partner at BMNT and one of the minds behind Hacking for Defense. We talk about the origins of BMNT, H4D, and steps that entrepreneurs can take to get involved.
For more info, check out:
H4Di - Hacking for Defense Inc. (H4D-i)
https://www.h4di.org/
Hacking 4 Defense Incorporated (H4D-i) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization established to enable powerful approaches to stimulating science and technology invention, disruptive innovation, and entrepreneurship on university and college campuses.
BMNT
www.bmnt.com/
We connect pr...
2018-04-2327 min
Steve Blank PodcastHerding Cats – Using Lean to Work TogetherWhen Colonel Peter Newell headed up the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force (REF) he used lean methods on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to provide immediate technology solutions to urgent problems.
Today, his company BMNT does for government and commercial customers what the Rapid Equipping Force did for the U.S. Army.
Pete and I created the Hacking for Defense class (with Joe Felter and Tom Byers.) One of the problems our students run into is that there are always multiple beneficiaries and stakeholders associated with a problem, often with conflicting value propositions and missions. So how do you fi...
2017-03-3112 min