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Headed to DC for the Shift Defense Ventures Summit, and wanted to shout out what I have seen Mike Slagh and his Shift team contribute over the years. When I left active duty Navy service, in 2012, after almost 9 years, I had this feeling that I had been looking through a tunnel. I knew that there was a wider world out there - ways of doing things, technologies, capabilities - but really did not know what it looked like, did not know how to engage with it, to learn from it, to improve via experiencing it. I was fortunate to have the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit, and used that at graduate school, for an MBA, which was eye-opening, to say the least. The tunnel dynamic made sense, as I look back at it. In those early military career years, I was meant to master my job, which was to tactically employ Navy airplanes to meet mission needs. That needed to be the focus. But I also had a fear that the opportunities to step outside of that world - to learn from those who had no only done that job before me, but who also had done lots of other challenging and very different things - would be so few and far between. That can be limiting to growth for the individual, and an antibody to improvement and change for the organization. I have a strong conviction that diversity of experience, on a team, is a force multiplier that tends to get undervalued. What I see Shift doing is enabling service members to take an initial side-step off of their normal military career path - one that opens their eyes to many new ways of working, new tech, new processes for operating, and one that creates, for them, a broader and more diverse network to call upon for advice and ideas. They get to see outside of the tunnel, and what they bring back in is valuable to them personally and to all those they then work with.

Interesting take on program/product in #defensetech .. Vannevar Labs Co-Founders Brett Granberg and Nini Hamrick share their secrets on building the first "non-kinetic prime". "From a company standpoint, you have to organize the company differently when you're going after programs. You have to think about how you embed product people and engineers on deal teams and program teams a little bit differently. You have to think about product development a little bit differently. Certainly, sales, government relations, how you deal with program offices, getting into the POM process. "

Anduril Industries is shaking up the U.S. defense industry, The Wall Street Journal reports. We took WSJ behind the scenes at Anduril HQ for an inside look at the innovation, speed, and technological advancements that Anduril is making to help keep the U.S. military and our allies safer and make their jobs easier. Anduril operates completely different from defense primes and is instead “designed like a high-tech company,” according to Matthew Steckman, the company’s chief revenue officer. This makes for a company that is creative, agile, and can move incredibly fast to solve national security problems. See how this model is making a difference for America’s warfighters: https://lnkd.in/gJdkCFJC

We need companies like Anduril to help drive innovation and the pace of change in Defense

Transitioning from the military to civilian life? 🌟 Embrace the journey ahead! 🌍 Hello, fellow veterans! Whether you've recently separated or are a seasoned civilian, navigating life after the military can be a unique adventure. the team here at Headlamp are here to help! From finding your next career path to settling into a new routine, each step forward is a chance for growth and discovery. Remember, your military experience has equipped you with valuable skills: leadership, discipline, resilience, and adaptability. These qualities are your assets as you embark on this new chapter. 🚀 Explore new opportunities, pursue your passions, and don't hesitate to seek support along the way. Whether it's networking with fellow veterans, tapping into resources provided by organizations, or simply sharing your journey with others, know that you're not alone. 🌟 Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and keep pushing forward. Your next mission awaits, and the possibilities are endless! 💫 Are you ready to take the next step in your transition? sign up at www.myheadlamp.com and speak with a Career Liaison Officer who is a fellow Veteran themselves and talk about the possibilities that are out there for you. #MilitaryTransition #LifeAfterService #Veterans #NewBeginnings #EmbraceTheJourney #veteranshelpingveterans #TransitioningMilitary

For years, the defence industry was ignored. In peacetime, it attracted big government contracts but lacked innovation. But at the end of the day, it is PEOPLE who innovate -this is the 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗸𝗲𝘆 to overcoming challenges. Choosing 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 over maximizing profit is not something that the defence industry is known for, but at the end of the day, we have to set our priorities straight. We must 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 and empower 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 that made this amazing technology happen and the 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 using our technology. Over the past three years, our journey has been tough, but looking back, we've witnessed remarkable changes within our company and the wider defence ecosystem. We've faced technological limitations and unexpected challenges that we never imagined. None of this would have been remotely achievable without the incredible efforts of the Aktyvus Photonics team. Their dedication and motivation, despite being underpaid, have been instrumental in our success. I'm immensely proud of how we've surpassed our expectations and achieved what we once thought impossible. The journey isn't over yet, we have still 𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗧 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 work to do.   🔑My takeaway is this - don't be afraid to 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹, make decisions 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 & 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 from mistakes.    A heartfelt thank you to Paulius Viluckas and Judita Grigelytė from Verslo žinios for having a nice chat with us! You can read the article in the comments below.   #Versložinios #VŽ #Article #technology #mindset #MVP #Priorities

Good intro video of Anduril Industries if you haven't already seen it.

Every business with great returns runs like a tech company- Tesla is not a car company it’s a software company — likewise Anduril. Anduril founder has brought to the defense industrial market what Apple did for personal communications and entertainment. In fact the founder developed and sold one of the early heads up multimedia entertainment virtual reality platforms. Now Anduril will use AI to develop smart weapons. The hard part will be deciding what decisions generative AI makes and which will be left to humans. #Disrupter #AI Law, public policy and debate will have didficulty keeping up with advancements. The recent wars in Ukrain and Gaza illustrate the game changer having the best technology on the battlefield can make. #WarTech