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Ravenhorst & Kohlmann13. Control die kloptWe gaan in gesprek met de accountant en Business Controller. Twee functies die het heel fijn vinden als een organisatie in control is. Wat is dat eigenlijk? Wanneer ben je in control en hoe zorg je ervoor dat dat lukt?2025-07-0238 min
Crazy WisdomEpisode #410: From Space Economies to Spiritual Roots: Technology’s Role in Shaping HumanityOn this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop sits down with Ben Kohlmann, an investment partner at Qubit Capital, to discuss topics ranging from Argentina’s socio-political shifts and libertarian experimentation to frontier technologies like AI, space exploration, and energy abundance. Ben shares his insights on how technology can enhance human flourishing, grounded in both innovation and a philosophical perspective. The conversation touches on everything from cultural and historical shifts to the future of interplanetary economies and the challenges of regulatory frameworks in space. You can connect with Ben on Twitter @BenKohlmann or email him at ben@cu...2024-11-1851 min
Crossing the ValleySeason 2 Ep 8: Dan Magy and Ben Kohlmann on Navigating the Defense EcosystemAbout Our Guests:Ben Kohlmann is a retired F-18 pilot, former consultant, founder, and current investor at Cubit Capital. Ben has touched it all, and has a well-rounded, thoughtful, and purpose-driven perspective on defense investing.Dan Magy is a repeat defense founder and the co-founder and CEO of Firestorm Labs. Dan's experience includes starting a counter-UAS company and working closely with special operations forces, giving him deep insight into the defense innovation landscape. He’s also prolific on LinkedIn, where his near-daily drone videos are wildly popular with the defense community and beyond.Ti...2024-08-1446 min
Ravenhorst & Kohlmann1. ICT die kloptICT in de zorg die klopt!In de zorg is ICT niet meer weg te denken, we hopen zelfs dat ICT de zorg efficiënter maakt. Ten dienste van wie staat ICT? Hoe lang ben je bezig om een kloppend ICT landschap te ontwerpen en ontwikkelen?
Maarten Bouwman, ICT adviseur en projectmanager en Glenn Jansen ICT coördinator gaan hierover in gesprek, over ICT die klopt.2024-07-0229 min
Ravenhorst & Kohlmann1. ICT in de zorg - TrailerICT in de zorg die klopt.In de zorg is ICT niet meer weg te denken, we hopen zelfs dat ICT de zorg efficiënter maakt. Ten dienste van wie staat ICT? Hoe lang ben je bezig om een kloppend ICT landschap te ontwerpen en ontwikkelen?Maarten Bouwman, ICT adviseur en projectmanager en Glenn Jansen ICT coördinator gaan hierover in gesprek, over ICT die klopt.2024-07-0200 min
TSARP | Technology News For EveryoneFrom Fighter Pilot to Funding the Future of Defense (F/A-18 Pilot)
🎧 TSARP Podcast Episode 319: From Fighter Pilot to Funding the Future of Defense (F/A-18 Pilot)
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Kohlmann, a former F/A-18 fighter pilot who has transitioned from the cockpit to the forefront of defense innovation and funding. Ben shares his incredible journey from flying high-speed jets to spearheading investments in cutting-edge defense technologies. Learn about his experiences in the military, the skills he brought to the world of venture capital, and how he is now driving the future of defense through strategic investments and innovation. Join us as we explore the challenges and...2024-05-3129 min
VC10X - Startups, GTM, Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family OfficeVC10X - F18 Pilot turned DefenceTech Investor - Ben Kohlmann, Partner, Cubit CapitalBen Kohlmann is a Partner at Cubit Capital where he looks into Frontier Tech Investments. Ben is a former F18 pilot in the US Navy. Ben led the Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell and is also the co-founder of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum.
In this episode, we talk about -
- How's the experience of flying an F18 fighter jet?
- How Ben built a culture of non-conformity within the US Navy?
- How is the speed of innovation in Defence forces?
- What's the Product-Market Fit equivalent for DefenceTech startups?
- Product validation in the battlefield
...2024-05-0946 min
Savor Your Day With A Award-Winning Full Audiobook.[German] - SEAL Daddies by Mia KingsleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/653809to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - SEAL Daddies
Author: Mia Kingsley
Narrator: Bruno Sturm, Daryal Dickinson, Emilia Schilling, Stefan Kohlmann, Robert Kubus, Oliver Wronka, Stefanie Masnik, Hagen Winterfels, Ben Hofmann, Fanny Bechert, Laura Sophie Helbig
Format: Abridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 32 minutes
Release date: October 18, 2023
Genres: Mystery
Publisher's Summary:
Alle vier Teile der 'SEAL Daddies'-Reihe in einem Band. Band 1: Guarding Penny Was ist noch nerviger als ein älterer Bruder, der glaubt, es sei fürsorglich, mich ständig herumzukommandieren? Sein bester Freund, der sich zu meinem persönlichen Babysitter ernannt hat, den ich mit Anfa...2023-10-186h 32
Listen to Top Free Audiobooks in Romance, Mystery[German] - SEAL Daddies by Mia KingsleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/653809 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - SEAL Daddies Author: Mia Kingsley Narrator: Bruno Sturm, Daryal Dickinson, Emilia Schilling, Stefan Kohlmann, Robert Kubus, Oliver Wronka, Stefanie Masnik, Hagen Winterfels, Ben Hofmann, Fanny Bechert, Laura Sophie Helbig Format: Abridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 32 minutes Release date: October 18, 2023 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: Alle vier Teile der 'SEAL Daddies'-Reihe in einem Band. Band 1: Guarding Penny Was ist noch nerviger als ein älterer Bruder, der glaubt, es sei fürsorglich, mich ständig herumzukommandieren? Sein bester Freund, der sich zu meinem persönlichen Babysitter ernannt hat, den ich mit...2023-10-1803 min
America Builds014: Ben Kohlmann, Early-Stage Defense & Energy Investor at Cubit CapitalAs an early-stage defense and energy investor, Ben supports courageous founders tackling substantial problems. Formerly a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot, Ben founded the Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell. His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to co-found the non-profit Defense Entrepreneurs Forum, which now boasts over 2,500 members. As the CEO of a startup called Farcast, he used technology to deliver critical supplies to complex geographies, and during his time at McKinsey, he drove transformation within the energy and public sectors. Ben's passion also extends to podcasting, where he hosts "Texas Rising," exploring the growth...2023-08-2151 min
Indulge In The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Heart-Pounding![German] - Hellwalkers MC: Sammelband by Mia KingsleyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/650143to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Hellwalkers MC: Sammelband
Author: Mia Kingsley
Narrator: Jacqueline kolajka, Bruno Sturm, Emilia Schilling, Ella Storm, Stefan Kohlmann, Robert Kubus, Oliver Wronka, Stefanie Masnik, Hagen Winterfels, Ben Hofmann, Fanny Bechert, Laura Sophie Helbig
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes
Release date: July 17, 2023
Genres: Mystery
Publisher's Summary:
Eine Stadt im Nirgendwo. Zwei verfeindete MCs. Sechs Liebesgeschichten mitten im Chaos. Dark Daddy Romance. Ein bisschen MC, ein bisschen schmutzig und definitiv ein bisschen unrealistisch – düstere Kurzgeschichten mit Happy-End-Garantie. Prospect Of Hell Mein Chefredakteur will eine ungeschönte Story über das Na...2023-07-1711h 14
Listen to Top Free Audiobooks in Romance, Mystery[German] - Hellwalkers MC: Sammelband by Mia KingsleyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/650143 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Hellwalkers MC: Sammelband Author: Mia Kingsley Narrator: Jacqueline kolajka, Bruno Sturm, Emilia Schilling, Ella Storm, Stefan Kohlmann, Robert Kubus, Oliver Wronka, Stefanie Masnik, Hagen Winterfels, Ben Hofmann, Fanny Bechert, Laura Sophie Helbig Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 14 minutes Release date: July 17, 2023 Genres: Mystery Publisher's Summary: Eine Stadt im Nirgendwo. Zwei verfeindete MCs. Sechs Liebesgeschichten mitten im Chaos. Dark Daddy Romance. Ein bisschen MC, ein bisschen schmutzig und definitiv ein bisschen unrealistisch – düstere Kurzgeschichten mit Happy-End-Garantie. Prospect Of Hell Mein Chefredakteur will eine ungeschönte Story über da...2023-07-1703 min
Music from Baba Beach ClubBoat House vol. 5 | Chill house mixOby Nine — Serotonin (Umoja Remix) @obynine
Jitwam — hollatchu @jitwam
Goldkimono — Electric Swing @goldkimono1
Rampa, Keinemusik, chuala — Les Gout (Original Mix) @keinemusik
Quinten 909 — Can't Give U Up (Original Mix) @quinten909
Jamie Jones, Channel Tres — Got Time For Me (Extended Mix) @jamie-jones @channeltres
Ben Pearce — What I Might Do (Moodwax To The Stars Edit) @ben-pearce-productions
p-rallel — Can't Get Enough (feat. Rachel Chinouriri & Venna) @p-rallel
Lean Low, Jaydonclover — Fat Stack (Remix) @leanlow-music
Kraak and Smaak — Real pain (K&S remix) @kraaksmaak
Achtabahn — To The King (extended mix)
Little Simz — Point and Kill (Aguava Edit) @aguavamusic
Pizeta — Nina Papa (Andy Kohlmann Remix) @andykohlmann
Dj Disse — Real Roots (Djek r...2023-07-061h 12
Trust MeChoosing to File in Probate or CivilProbate matters and general civil matters can sometimes be seen as operating in two separate worlds. However, in practice, these worlds often interact with one another. In this episode, we are covering probate and civil crossover issues. We discuss a lot of the basic concepts and considerations given when choosing to file either a probate or civil case and dealing with concurrent litigation. We also briefly address some new legislation as well as other practice tips that may prove helpful in tackling these issues.About Our GuestsBen Futernick is a research attorney in t...2022-10-3131 min
Texas Rising11: A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing (feat. Ben Kohlmann)Fighter pilot. Father. Husband. Disruptor. Entrepreneur. Christ-follower.
Geoff interviews Texas Rising co-host Ben Kohlmann and explores his path from Minnesota to the Navy to running an early stage startup.2022-10-141h 06
The Graham Plaster PodcastBen Kohlmann, on launching the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum, and becoming the CEO of Farcast IncBen’s mission is to promote widespread and sustainable human flourishing by empowering talented individuals to drive innovation within large organizations. While on active duty with the U.S. Navy as an F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot, Ben founded the Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell. This effort formally linked technologically savvy junior officers to four star admirals for the first time. The CRIC sponsored cutting edge technology programs, such as putting 3D printers on ships and fundamentally reshaping maritime cyber defense efforts. Ben’s leadership was chronicled in Adam Grant’s NYT best-selling book “Originals.” He later helped sta...2022-08-3026 min
Texas Rising2. The Exploding Texas Commercial and Residential Real Estate Market (feat. Jamie Kohlmann & Justin Shuart)Texas housing prices have shot up 20%+ in the past year across the state. Multi-family and commercial deals are steaming. But with interest rates on the rise and a looming recession, what does that mean for the Texas Miracle? Geoff and Ben sit down with commercial real estate broker Justin Shuart of Marcus & Millichap and residential real estate agent Jamie Kohlmann of Dave Perry Miller to get the low down on Texas real estate.
Additionally, Ben and Geoff discuss Memorial Day and the Uvalde school shooting in the "Hear Ye, Hear Ye" opening.
...2022-06-0449 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann44 - "Absolute Equality": The Story of Juneteenth (Ed Cotham, Historian and author)This week, the United States government delared a new federal holiday: Juneteenth. But many Americans don't know the backstory behind this momentous day.
On June 19th, 1865, a Federal General leading the occupation of Galveston issued an order setting all enslaved people free in the state of Texas - and beyond. This was the true end of slavery in the United States.
Historian Ed Cotham, who also serves as the President of the Terry Foundation, walks us through the history Juneteenth from 1865 to the present day. He is the recent author of "Juneteenth: The Story Behind the C...2021-06-1945 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann43 - FinTech in Africa (Benjamin Fernandes - Founder and CEO, Nala)Benjamin Fernandes grew up in humble circumstances in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His life changed when he was given a scholarship to Haven of Peace Academy, but struggled academically. His sister, however, found her way to an American university, and Benjamin knew he had to follow in her footsteps. Initially denied entrance to Northwestern College in Minnesota, he called the admissions director. The director was so impressed, he let Benjamin in...and Benjamin achieved a 4.0, graduating in 3 years.
He soon found himself at Stanford where he was inspired to build a company to solve financial access for his f...2021-03-0754 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann42 - From Navy SEAL to Cannabis CEO (George Hodgin, CEO - Biopharmaceutical Research Company)After spending most of his 20s as a Navy SEAL deploying overseas, George Hodgin found himself at Stanford Business School. While helping a fellow veteran navigate challenges with PTSD, despite significant anecdotal evidence touting marijuana's benefits to those recovering from mental illness, George discovered there was little scientific research related to marijuana and PTSD recovery.
It turns out there was a significant gap in the market for cannabis. Inspired by his friend and a class project, George created the Biopharmaceutical Research Company to create a pathway for academic researchers to access cannabis for medical research. After years o...2021-03-0158 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann41 - Inspiration 4: The First Commercial Space Mission (Jared Isaacman, Inspiration 4 Mission Commander and Shift4 Payments CEO)In late January, SpaceX announced that they would launch the first civilian-only commercial flight no earlier than Q4 2021. Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 Payments, was named as the mission commander and sponsor.
Dubbed Inspiration 4, Jared is crewing his mission with 3 other individuals. The first is a front-line medical worker. The second will be drawn from donors to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. And the 3rd will be selected from an inspiring group of entrepreneurs who leverage the Shift4Shop platform.
In this episode, Jared takes us deep into his background as a civilian fighter pilot, entre...2021-02-1943 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann40 - Fighting for Democracy in an Authoritarian Hong Kong (Baggio Leung and Daniel Wong)In 2016, a young Baggio Leung was elected to the Hong Kong Legislature on a Pro-democracy platform. After modifying the oath of office during his swearing in, he was expelled from the body shortly thereafter. His advocacy became a thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist Party. Baggio was imprisoned, followed, and ultimately left HK to seek asylum in the U.S. in December 2020.
Along with his fellow activist Daniel Wong, Baggio takes us into the heart of a city that has gone from beacon of freedom to repressed metropolis in the span of 20 years. In this epis...2021-02-0559 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann39 - Income Insurance for College Graduates (Wade Eyerly and Dennis Murashko, Co-Founders of Degree Insurance)30-40% of freshmen who start college don't return for their second year. And in the process, many accrue debt without the degree to bolster future earnings. Even those who do get a degree end up with tens of thousands in debt that takes an average of 21 years to pay off. Colleges don't guarantee salaries, occasionally exacerbating financial burdens rather than relieving them.
Wade Eyerly and Dennis Murashko have a plan to level the playing field. Through Degree Insurance, Wade and Dennis have created a model that pays out to college graduates who don't make a certain income thres...2021-01-231h 08
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann38 - From Poverty to "Luxury" Beliefs (Rob Henderson, Cambridge PhD Candidate)Rob Henderson grew up in poverty, foster care, and was a poor student. To escape, he joined the Air Force at 17, getting a top score on the military entrance exam, and discovered a love for understanding what makes people tick. A few years later, he was at Yale, and is now a Gates Cambridge scholar working towards a PhD in psychology.
More impressive than his secular credentials are the ways he distills insights about human behavior, rooted in his own experiences finding himself in unexpected situations. His popular twitter feed (@robkhenderson) is one of the highest signal to no...2021-01-161h 03
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann37 - How to negotiate your next job offer (Stephanie Young, Founder and CEO of Riva)After getting her first job offer out of college, Stephanie Young didn't even think to negotiate her initial salary offer. She was grateful to have a job and didn't want to offend the hiring manager. Yet, it turns out she left thousands of dollars on the table that compounded over time.
Learning from this experience, Stephanie built Riva Negotiations with the aim of helping young professionals negotiate top dollar for new positions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, a vast repository of data, Stephanie and Riva create automated scripts that help professionals in a number of fields understand the market and...2021-01-111h 06
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann36 - Saving Children in Firefights (Dave Eubank, Founder, Free Burma Rangers)What kind of man hikes 80 miles in 3 days from the middle of Burma to fly to Iraq and provide humanitarian assistance to ISIS-besieged populations? Dave Eubank, the founder of the Free Burma Rangers.
After a career with U.S. Special Forces, Dave heard a calling to help the people of Burma. He uprooted his family, moved to the middle of a civil war, and began building relationships to bring them hope. His group, The Free Burma Rangers goes where other NGO's wont, bridging the space between the front lines of combat and "safe zones."
In thi...2021-01-021h 08
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann35 - Bitcoin and the future of money (Nelson Rosario)After a nearly 20x run up in 2017, the digital currency Bitcoin hit all time highs and was valued at nearly $20,000 per coin. It quickly collapsed down to ~$4000. Yet, as we approach the end of 2020, it's value is back to the 20k level, and mainstream adoption is increasing.
What does the rise of bitcoin mean for our financial system? What are the regulatory and legal implications of decentralized, digital currencies?
Lawyer and law professor Nelson Rosario joins us to explore these topics. His fascination with the topic led him to create one of the first law schoo...2020-12-271h 01
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann34 - The Future of American Conservatism (David Azerrad)Who hoists the banner for conservatives following Donald Trump's 2020 election loss? David Azerrad, current Hillsdale College professor and former Heritage Foundation scholar, explores the history of American conservatism and what the future may hold.
In this episode, we discuss:
+The shift in policy tone the Trump Presidency brought, and the realignment of voters he established
+What "nationalism" really means and how a rebranding of the term - but not the substance - may drive more meaningful conversations
+Who may emerge as leaders of the Republican coalition in the coming years
+...2020-12-141h 03
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann33 - A Hero's Journey (Mike McClellan, Author of "The Sand Sea")Mike McClellan had a vision. Inspired by his love of late-19th century history, he wanted to a write a story the brought forth a clash of civilizations amidst rapid technological change.
Twelve years, and 1.2 million words later, "The Sand Sea" was published. Mike's debut novel is a smashing success.
In this episode, we discuss:
+What it takes to create a new universe
+The power of mentors - and how Steven Pressfield (of "Gates of Fire" fame) took Mike under his wing
+How discipline and compounding over time can lea...2020-12-0659 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann32 - Running a woman-owned construction company (Julissa Carielo - CEO of Tejas Premier)Just before the great recession in 2008, Julissa Carielo decided to start a construction company. During the decade prior, she had internalized the lessons of project management and knew she could build something better on her own. She had a vision and executed.
12 years later, Julissa has a thriving construction business focused on government contracts in the San Antonio area. She is also a community leader, using her influence to build an entrepreneurship center and driving other social impact. She was also a 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholar.
In this episode, Julissa and I discuss:
+What it tak...2020-11-2852 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann31 - The State of American Manufacturing (Jason Ray, CEO PaperLess Parts)Jason Ray went from Navy Supplier officer to CEO of a company dedicated to bringing American manufacturing into the 21st century.
In this episode we discuss:
+How lessons from the military supply chain apply to metal workshops
+Where American manufacturing stands out in a competitive world market
+The tools and techniques used to build today's physical products
+How PaperLess parts takes 2D rendered models and creates 3D versions for their customers
+Why 3D printing continues to be overhyped2020-11-2357 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann30- The State of American Veterans (Jared Lyon, President of Student Veterans of America)As Veterans Day 2020 approaches, how are our nation's Veterans faring?
In this episode, I speak with Navy veteran and Student Veterans of America President Jared Lyon. We explore a number of issues related to veterans including:
+How veterans compare to the general population in achievement
+What impact the original and post-9/11 GI Bill has had on the veteran population
+Mental health challenges facing the veteran community...and American society at large
+How veterans are thriving in our society2020-11-091h 05
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann29 - In Defense of the Electoral College (Tara Ross)Calls to abandon the Electoral College are increasing. Is this core part of the American experiment still relevant?
Tara Ross is a historian and author who has written extensively in defense of the Electoral College. In this episode, we discuss:
+Why our Founding Fathers selected this method to elect our President
+Why the leaders of the Civil Rights movement defended it
+Historical challenges to the Electoral College and their outcomes
+How the Supreme Court and various State Legislatures are influencing it
+How our two party system is bo...2020-10-3055 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann28 - The Microschool movement and its discontents (Joe Connor, COO and co-founder of Schoolhouse)In the wake of COVID, alternative forms of primary and secondary education are emerging.
Schoolhouse, co-founded by Joseph Connor earlier this year, is bringing educational "pods" to the mainstream. Reviled by teachers unions, but seeing massive growth, collaborative, homeschool-like platforms are poised to revolutionize how we educate our children.
In this episode, we discuss:
+What a microschool is and how one is founded
+The two sided marketplace between parents and teachers
+Opposition to the concept from teachers unions
+How Schoolhouse thinks about education equity, given increasingly disparate...2020-10-2459 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann27 - What's going on with journalism? (Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker)Beset by disruption, falling revenues, an exploding number of platforms, and a faster-than-ever news cycle, journalism in the 21st century is undergoing a revolution.
Isabel Gonzalez Whitaker, an accomplished freelancer and former Features Editor at InStylw, dives into what it means to be a journalist - and what impact they have on society.
In this episode, we explore:
+How journalism has changed over the past 25 years
+What goes on behind the scene in newsrooms between editor and reporter
+Whether the explosion of outlets adds or detracts from understanding reality2020-10-201h 01
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann26 - How Political Campaigns Know Everything About You (Will Long, CEO of Numinar Analytics)Will Long is the CEO of Numinar Analytics, a political data-aggregation firm focused on providing voter insights to state house and Congressional races. He is a recent graduate of Harvard College.
In this episode we discuss:
+The types of personal data campaigns have access to for individual voters
+How campaigns make use of this data for targeted advertising and get out the vote efforts
+The differences between the Republican and Democratic Party strategies to data
+What his on-the-ground polls are telling him about the 2020 race2020-10-1759 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann25 - Networked Tribalism (John Robb - The Global Guerrillas Report)The combination of social media and partisan tribes is creating movements at a pace far beyond anything humanity has ever imagined.
John Robb has been thinking about the impact of social networks since early 2000, when he saw the implications for warfare. John is a rare thinker - prescient, contrarian, and always insightful. We discussed:
+What it was like to be one of the first financial analysts covering the Internet in the mid-1990s
+How augmented reality may be the next big thing...and why it may accelerate confirmation bias
+International models of...2020-09-171h 10
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann24 - The Future of Capitalism: Finding Product-Market Fit while "Doing Good" (Davis Smith - CEO of Cotopaxi)Award winning Cotopaxi CEO Davis Smith is a life-long entrepreneur. From going on Mission to South America to selling pool tables, he's driven impact throughout his life. His current, and most successful venture, is a B-Corp that creates unique outdoor gear, while giving back to the community. We dive into:
+What's it's like with a cousin as a co-founder...and the challenges it can bring
+How empowering Philippine seamstresses led to Cotopaxi's best selling product
+What giving back really means in crisis, from COVID to racial justice
+What the future of Cap...2020-09-1056 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann23 - Can the Dept of Defense Actually Innovate? (Josh Marcuse, former Exec Director of the Defense Innovation Board)Josh Marcuse is a serial entrepreneur - within government. As the young founder of Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, he sought to give emerging leaders a voice and network they previously lacked. Within a decade, he was the inaugural director of the Defense Innovation Board, helping the likes of Eric Schmidt, Jennifer Palka, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and other luminaries navigate the byzantine language of the world's largest bureaucracy.
On this episode, we discuss:
+What Josh learned as a part-time founder of a non-profit aimed at young professionals
+What it takes to be an int...2020-09-061h 06
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann22 - How income pooling reduces earnings volatility (Charlie Olson - CEO of Pando)Charlie Olson and Eric Lax founded Pando with the idea of smoothing individual earnings within winner-take-all industries. Just as venture capitalists and sports agents spread their bets across numerous assets, individuals can now do the same with self-selected peers. In this episode, Charlie and I discuss:
+What income pooling is and how it differs from income sharing
+Why they chose Major League Baseball prospects as their first market test
+What a pooling agreement looks like
+What industries and communities could next adopt income pooling2020-09-0359 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann21 - Graduate Ed in a Post-COVID World (Stanford GSB Dean Jonathan Levin)Universities faced a monumental task this summer as they debated whether to re-open. As school kicks off, a number of institutions have made hard choices to move back to remote. Stanford Business School Dean Jonathan Levin gives us the inside scoop.
Levin took over the helm at Stanford's Business school in 2016. Prior to that he was a distinguished professor and head of the economics department at Stanford. In this episode we cover:
+How graduate school leaders make re-opening and closure decisions
+The real time innovations professors are making to educate their students
+P...2020-08-271h 00
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann20 - Leadership Lessons from TOPGUN (Guy Snodgrass)Tom Cruise made the school famous, but the real action at TOPGUN is with the pilots who actually graduated in real life. Retired F/A-18 pilot and TOPGUN instructor Guy Snodgrass gives us an inside look at what makes TOPGUN tick - from both the student and instructor perspective. In our conversation, Guy and I discuss:
+What it takes to get into and thrive at TOPGUN
+How aviation debriefs apply to the civilian world
+Artificial intelligence's future (?) role in fighter aviation
+How an engineer and fighter pilot becomes a writer for th...2020-08-2453 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann19 - Bridging ideological divides in a partisan age (Jordan Blashek and Chris Haugh)Jordan is conservative. Chris is liberal. At Yale Law School in 2016, they struck up an unexpected friendship.
Since then, they've made 5 joint road trips across the United States, spending time with truckers, prisoners, day laborers, and everyday Americans trying to get a better sense of our vast country. Their journeys are now chronicled in their new book "Union: A Democrat, A Republican, and a Search for Common Ground."
In this episode we explore:
-How to build friendships across political divides
-What it's like to ride with a professional trucker for weeks on e...2020-08-0655 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann18 - Architecture and the Built Environment (David and Mikaela Pearson)David and Mikaela Pearson are the husband and wife powerhouse behind the architecture and design firm PALO in San Diego. Both graduated with honors from Harvard Graduate School of Design, with David focusing on physical buildings and Mikaela on landscape architecture. In this episode we discuss:
-Architecture as a discipline within the humanities AND STEM
-How the space around your home is just as important as within it
-How to work with an architect and what to expect
-The impact of COVID on personal home design choices2020-07-301h 04
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann17 - Should we defund the police? Part 2 (Philip Williamson)Attorney Philip Williamson discusses race in America, and along the way we explore:
+How faith informs racial conversations
+The forgotten history of the 1880s and the rising prospects of black Americans during Reconstruction
+How to cultivate consistency in political and ethical views
+How to bridge racial divides in America2020-07-2356 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann16 - Should we defund the police - Part 1 (Alanah Odoms Hebert)In the wake of George Floyd's killing, protests erupted across the country as many communities assessed how to address concerns over police brutality and overreach. One of the loudest calls by advocates for change was to "defund the police."
Join us as we discuss police reform proposals with the President of the Louisiana ACLU, Alanah Odoms Hebert. Prior to her role with the ACLU, she served as the director of the division of children and families and deputy general counsel of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Odoms also worked as special counsel to Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice, Be...2020-07-181h 00
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann15 - SCOTUS Year in Review (Ilya Shapiro)Abortion. Immigration. Presidential Tax Returns. Health Care. Public funding for religious schools.
The 2019-2020 Supreme Court docket was busy - and the rulings released over the past few weeks have charted a new course for our country.
We will explore a number of these decisions in depth with Ilya Shapiro, the director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute and publisher of the Cato Supreme Court Review. He also recently wrote Supreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America’s Highest Court. A Canadian by birth, Ilya frequently quips, "Li...2020-07-1057 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann14 - Power Trip: Energy in the 21st Century (Michael Webber)Energy is the lifeblood of our economy and culture. As legacy sources come under pressure from new technologies, how should we think about powering our society? What emerging trends will impact our future?
Michael Webber has been thinking about these topics for decades. His most recent project was spearheading the production of "Power Trip: The Story of Energy," a multipart miniseries featured on PBS. He is the Chief Science and Technology Officer of Engie, a Paris-based energy and infrastructure company. Prior to that he was a tenured professor at UT Austin, where he was a prolific author and s...2020-06-251h 00A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann13 - Adopting a child from China ("Robert")Globally, hundreds of thousands of children need good homes. Matching them with suitable parents is a significant challenge.
In today's episode, I sit down with "Robert" to discuss his family's journey in adopting two children from China - one of whom had an unexpected special need. We explore the Texas foster system, domestic and international adoption routes, and how parents think about integrating a child from a different culture into their own home - while also being mindful of preserving the child's home culture. 2020-06-231h 05
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann12 - Astronaut Victor Glover, next to fly on Crew DragonIn two months, along with 3 other astronauts, Navy Commander Victor Glover will pilot the first operational Crew Dragon to the International Space Station. When he arrives, he will become the first African-American to live on the ISS.
Join us as we discuss the path to becoming an astronaut, what his training is like, and what the future of manned flight into space might hold. In addition to being an F/A-18 and U.S. Navy Test pilot, Victor was also an aide to the late Senator John McCain.2020-06-181h 09
Holding the LineEpisode 14 - InnovationWhat is innovation? How can organizations harness its transformational power to accelerate success? Why do innovators run a risk to their careers and what can leaders do to protect those who innovate?
Join us as we speak with Ben Kohlmann, a serial entrepreneur, former U.S. Navy pilot, and current McKinsey consultant for a discuss about innovation. A member of the CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell and co-founder of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum, Ben has studied--and implemented--innovation across multiple disciplines. If you're an innovator, listen in to determine ways to thrive in an organization without being pushed to...2020-06-1658 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann11 - The Rise and Fall of the XFL (John Scheler)In February 2020, the newly revamped XFL kicked off its inaugural season. Fan enthusiasm was high across the country.
Then COVID-19 hit, the league collapsed, and the XFL filed for bankruptcy.
What does it take to build a major league sports team from scratch? What does it take to bring one down?
We'll explore these topics with John Scheler, employee number one at the XFL. Prior to that role, he worked with the WWE for a number of years and served as a Marine Corps officer.2020-06-111h 19
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann10 - Ad Astra: The Future of Space Travel (Ezinne Uzo-Okoro)With the return of Americans to space aboard an American-built platform, enthusiasm for the space program is rebuilding.
We will engage Ezinne Uzo-Okoro on a wide ranging conversation about the role of NASA in our modern society, what the next frontiers of space travel might reveal, and discuss how the growth of private-sector entities will impact global space travel.
Ezinne is a seasoned NASA engineer, who has contributed to over six large spacecraft missions and last served as the Chief of the Small Spacecraft Mission Design Division. When she is not working on food systems for...2020-06-0457 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann7 - Post-pandemic education implications (Stephanie Saroki Garcia)Colleges fear reduced enrollment - and the cascading budget implications. Some high schools have thrived under a Zoom classroom, while other students are left behind.
What does the post-COVID educational landscape look like? What tools are emerging to reach remote students? Will homeschooling become more popular than ever?
We will discuss these topics, and others, with Stephanie Saroki. Stephanie is the co-founder and managing director of Seton Education Partners. Prior to founding Seton, she launched and led K-12 programs for the Philanthropy Roundtable. She is a Teach for America alum, was previously a Dean's Fellow at the...2020-05-2857 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann6 - COVID's impact on the homeless and food insecure (John Siburt)What happens when the government mandates social distancing, but you're homeless? What would you do if you lost your job in the midst of a pandemic and could no longer feed your kids?
John Siburt is the CEO of Dallas-based CitySquare, a non-profit dedicated to alleviating four persistent challenges of poverty: hunger, health, housing, and hope. While they normally touch 50,000 folks a year, the current crisis has caused significant challenges. John will help us understand what's happening among populations that are often overlooked.2020-05-261h 08
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann5 - COVID's impact on small businesses (Derek Turner and Buddy Bengal)The physical distancing required to prevent community spread of COVID-19 has devastated small businesses across the country.
Come hear from two small business owners about their journey over the past few months and how they are preparing for the future. We'll talk about the heartwrenching decisions they've had to make, navigating recent government support efforts, and what leadership in crisis means.
Derek Turner owns and operates a 50-person infrastructure company out of Phoenix, AZ, serving municipalities nationwide on road maintenance projects.
Buddy Bengal is a minor league baseball owner and runs numerous restaurants in N...2020-05-2657 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann4 - How to find your next job (Tina Tran)Whether the current crisis has you involuntarily looking for your next job you're happy where you are, knowing what employers look for and how to market yourself is an evergreen skill.
Tina Tran joins us to talk about strategies for making your profile stick out among the crowd. Her techniques have gained wide praise and are making the rounds in Silicon Valley circles. More importantly, she has a remarkable story of her own that we will explore.
Before running part of Facebook's Oculus team and her current role as a Director with Microsoft, Tina came to the...2020-05-2657 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann3 - How should companies prepare to return to work after COVID? (Paloma Ahmadi)With our economies opening up, and folks potentially headed back into the office, what should employers and employees be thinking about? What safety and legal protocols must be followed? How should organizations think about different requirements across different state and local jurisdictions?
This week, we will speak with Paloma Ahmadi, counsel at Hayes and Boone. She has extensive experience navigating labor and employment disputes, most recently spending time with Major League Baseball in the Office of the Commissioner.
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A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann2 - Developing Mental Resilience in Crisis (Brian Ferguson)Two years ago, I peered over the shoulder of a world-renown cardiac surgeon as he made precise incisions into a still-beating heart. My guest this week, Brian Ferguson, facilitated the observation.
Brian and I will explore the mental models and habits that enable people to thrive in the midst of challenging circumstances. He is a former SEAL and is currently the founder and CEO of Arena Labs. Brian currently works with the leadership team at the world-renown Cleveland Clinic, developing techniques alongside surgeons and nurses to help them succeed in time-sensitive, life-threatening situations. He's assembled a team of world...2020-05-2053 min
A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann1 - Black Swans, Risk, and Exponentials (Dan Rasmussen)Our inaugural guest is my friend Dan Rasmussen, who runs Verdad Capital - an actively managed investment fund that provides incisive weekly commentary on markets and risk. Dan frequently writes about investing in the midst of crisis and preparing for the unimaginable.
In this conversation, we explore the COVID-19 outbreak and the global response through an investing lens. 2020-05-171h 00A Random Walk with Ben KohlmannEp. 6 - Minority Report: Dissent in Crisis (Yinon Weiss)When the world's consensus seems one-directional in a time of global pandemic, how should we perceive contrarian views? Which voices, data, and models should we trust? Does Free Speech matter when unified action is required?
This week, I interview Yinon Weiss. He's spent much of the past few weeks analyzing data related to COVID, publishing a widely distributed Medium article that was removed and then eventually restored. He also recently published as an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal.
They also co-lead a project to understand the prevalence of COVID antibodies across the country: https...2020-05-171h 02
Stanford GSBRahm Emanuel: Communicate Strength, Confidence, and OptimismWhen it comes to “moral victories,” Rahm Emanuel, the current mayor of Chicago and former White House chief of staff, will have none of it. “Our party likes to be right, even if they lose,” he says.
During a one-hour View From The Top discussion with Ben Kohlmann, MBA '17, at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Emanuel sketched his vision for the Democratic Party and offered advice to future business executives on why they should be ruthless when making deals.
Listen to the podcast episode from Emanuel's conversation at View From The Top.
Stanford GSB’s View From The Top is the Dea...2018-11-301h 04
Stanford GSB: View From The TopRahm Emanuel: Communicate Strength, Confidence, and OptimismWhen it comes to “moral victories,” Rahm Emanuel, the current mayor of Chicago and former White House chief of staff, will have none of it. “Our party likes to be right, even if they lose,” he says.
During a one-hour View From The Top discussion with Ben Kohlmann, MBA '17, at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Emanuel sketched his vision for the Democratic Party and offered advice to future business executives on why they should be ruthless when making deals.
Listen to the podcast episode from Emanuel's conversation at View From The Top.
Stanford GSB’s View From The Top is the Dea...2018-11-301h 04
MidratsEpisode 398: No, I Won't Shut-up and Color - Best ofFirst broadcast in 2013, some details have changed, but the concepts are eternal. NB: ll ranks and discussions of future events are from 2013.Is there such a thing as Military Intellectual Entrepreneurialism?Large, sated, and complacent organization do not have a good track record of survival. Organizations of any size that nurture the mentality of small, hungry, and driven by creative destruction and friction based on competing ideas - that is the path to success. Always has been, always will be.How do we get that attitude to permeate the military? How do we harness...2017-08-201h 07
MidratsEpisode 251: DEF2014 wrapup, & the budding question of veteran entitlementA special time and format this week with two different topics and guests.Moving for just this week to a 6:30pm Eastern start time, our guest for the first 30-minutes will be Lieutenant Ben Kohlmann, USN – Founder of Disruptive Thinkers, F/A-18 pilot, member of the CNO’s Rapid Innovation Cell, and Co-Founder Defense Entrepreneurs Forum. He will be on to give us an overview of DEF2014 that ends this weekend.For the following hour our, guest will be Major Carl "Skin" Forsling, USMC. He will be on to discuss some of the broader issues he raises i...2014-10-261h 31
Fire And Adjust - Interviewing Today's Top Military and Veteran Entrepreneurs !053 – Ben Kohlmann founder of Defense Entrepreneurs ForumToday I got to talk with Ben Kohlmann. Ben is currently serving in the United States Navy as a speechwriter for Admiral Bill Gortney, and we talk about how blogging and other projects help get him that position. Ben is also a combat tested F/A-18 pilot and we got to talk some about what its like […]
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Command Your Business - Military Veterans EntrepreneursCYB 33: Ben Kohlmann Brings Entrepreneurship to the U.S. NavyBenjamin Kohlmann is a Combat tested F/A-18 naval aviator , Creator of Disruptive Thinkers and Chairman of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum. Find out how he is bringing Entrepreneurship to the United States Navy2014-03-2544 minCommand Your Business - Military Veterans EntrepreneursCYB 33: Ben Kohlmann Brings Entrepreneurship to the U.S. NavyBenjamin Kohlmann is a Combat tested F/A-18 naval aviator , Creator of Disruptive Thinkers and Chairman of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum. Find out how he is bringing Entrepreneurship to the United States Navy2014-03-2544 min
CRIC PodcastEpisode 2: LT Ben KohlmannLT Ben "Prof" Kohlmann is an F/A 18 pilot whose article on disruptive thinking has started a revolution. We discuss how the CRIC was founded, 3d printing, and a lot more.
The CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell is an organization of 15 junior officers and enlisted. Its goal is to empower and enable emerging Naval leaders to rapidly create, develop and implement disruptive solutions that tackle warfighter needs while advocating for, and inspiring, deckplate innovation throughout the Fleet.
ET1(SW) Jeff Anderson is a member of the CNO's Rapid Innovation Cell. The views expressed are his alone, a...2013-11-2425 min
MidratsEpisode 192: No, I Won't Shut-up and ColorIs there such a thing as Military Intellectual Entrepreneurialism? Large, sated, and complacent organization do not have a good track record of survival. Organizations of any size that nurture the mentality of small, hungry, and driven by creative destruction and friction based on competing ideas - that is the path to success. Always has been, always will be. How do we get that attitude to permeate the military? How do we harness the power of an entrepreneurial mindset to build a better national security and defense structure? As we just start to enter another period of resource...2013-09-081h 08