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In one week, Guidehouse and the American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region will host the 2nd annual EMspire Innovation Summit. This year’s theme, Data Done Right: A Conversation on Data and Resilience-Building, will feature new approaches in emergency management that are yielding more data-driven solutions for our communities. Learn more about EMspire and see our featured speakers: https://lnkd.in/egwZVBxT Guidehouse Defense and Security | #EmergencyManagement #EMspire #Guidehouse #AmericanRedCross

This year has been a remarkable journey filled with opportunities to work alongside clients striving to make a difference in their industries. It’s been an honor to help them raise capital, secure resources, and win grants that will propel their visions forward. Among these experiences, one stands out as particularly exciting—a chance to contribute to a project that I believe has the potential to reshape the global energy landscape. While I’m not naming the company just yet, I have no doubt their name will soon become familiar to many. One of the most thrilling aspects of this work was collaborating on a grant application for NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, or DIANA. This program was designed to accelerate innovation and procurement within NATO by investing in groundbreaking, dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and defense purposes. These technologies have the power to address critical societal challenges while advancing the boundaries of what’s possible. The scope of DIANA’s initiative is staggering. Out of 2,600 companies worldwide that applied, only 73 start-ups were selected to participate in an intensive six-month training program spread across 14 accelerator sites. (Which working together was able to secure my client one of these coveted spots.) These innovators will receive €100,000 in funding, entirely strings-free, and gain unparalleled access to NATO's vast network of resources and partnerships. During this time, they’ll engage in rigorous training on dual-use innovation, financing, and commercialization strategies, setting the stage for transformative advancements. It’s been incredibly fulfilling to play a part in such a groundbreaking initiative, knowing that the work done here has the potential to foster solutions that impact the world on multiple levels. The possibilities ahead for the clients I’ve supported—and for this energy-focused project in particular—are boundless, and I can’t wait to see how these efforts unfold. Stay tuned; this is just the beginning. https://lnkd.in/gJazHp4D

Venture Partner Simone Ledeen was a guest on the President’s Daily Brief with @MikeBaker, where she shared her insights on pressing global security challenges and the evolving nature of defense strategies. In the interview, Ledeen explored the future of defense in a world increasingly shaped by emerging technologies and discussed how nations must adapt to these shifts to maintain security. [Links to watch on Youtube and Spotify are in the comments] #DefenseStrategy #EmergingTech #GlobalSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #Geopolitics

We released our #Defense #Accelerants #Map yesterday, and so far, the response has been tremendous. Bottom line up front, every company has a unique RECIPE for sales and execution success when selling and scaling across #Defense clients. Depending on your unique capabilities and corporate structure, this map represents the INGREDIENTS that can assist in accelerating your reach across mission customers. We are happy to highlight: OpenPolicy, M2 Defense Strategies, Ark, Demand Signal, CRUX Defense, Standup, Federal Compass, Sweetspot (YC S23), Rohirrim, Deep Water Point & Associates, Gallium Solutions, SBIR Advisors Inc., The Outpost, Long Capture, Sequoia|Combine, Palantir Technologies, Second Front Systems, SMX, stackArmor, Nooks, and First Security Solutions LLC. These companies can help you execute and scale faster. Period. To learn more, attend one of our "LEVERAGING THE DEFENSE ACCELERANTS MAP FOR YOUR BUSINESS" WEBINARs on Sept. 18th or Sept. 26th. Register 👇 #sargentinitiatives #executionmatters

It’s about PEACE… There are simple ways to assemble the right collection of partners to efficiently execute your #defense business. And assembling the right collection can take less time and less total investment, which means… It #accelerates your business. Bottom line up front—if #defense clients want your commercial dual-use technology, it is imperative that you look in the mirror, identify and understand your gaps, and put the plan together that maximizes your ROI AND #mission #impact while staying within budget. This is what Sargent Initiatives INC does; WE MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE, look at your unique #defense GTM needs, and help you leverage the #Defense #Accelerants #Map and ecosystem to move faster, and execute and scale effectively. Learn more during our WEBINAR on Thursday, SEPT. 26th at 12 pm EST. Register 👇 We will help you think strategically about building your #defense business so you can better play a part in driving #world #peace. #sargentinitiatives #executionmatters

Today on AQ2F, Tyler Sweatt is joined by Glenn Cowan, CEO and founder of ONE9, Canada’s leading dual-use technology innovation ecosystem for critical infrastructure and national security. They shed light on the challenges and opportunities within the Canadian defense sector, particularly in developing and investing in technologies that address specific national security needs. WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE SECOND FRONT: • Transitioning from military to venture capital • Strategic importance of Canadian investment in defense • Unique positioning of Canada in the global defense landscape • Modernizing Canada’s defense capabilities and infrastructure Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gkhBiVrV

Dragonfly’s upcoming annual forecast, Strategic Outlook 2025, launches next week. Previous editions have been critical for our clients’ planning. In their own words: “Strategic Outlook provides a rigorous and insightful assessment of the most significant security challenges facing businesses in the year ahead. We find it particularly useful for stress-testing our own internal assessments, and in helping us identify the key emerging issues and trends that could have implications for our operations.” Don't miss it! Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dAgQ58TQ #SO25 #StrategicOutlook2025 #geopolitics #securityintelligence 

📢 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 👉 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 🚨 Attention, all troops!  In an era of evolving threats and the ongoing innovation race, collaboration between governments, the military, and businesses is critical to ensuring security. Join us for a much-anticipated panel discussion to explore 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. Event: 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 📅 Date: October 2nd, 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 🏢 Venue: CIC Warsaw, TrendHouse 🎤 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 • Aleksander Mokrzycki, CFA, CFO / COO at PFR Ventures • Maia Mazurkiewicz, Co-founder at Alliance4Europe • col. Michał Żołnierowicz, Head of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of National Defence (Republic Of Poland) • Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky, Partner at NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) Paweł Michalski, CEO at VCLeaders Why is it worth spending this day with us? 👉 Global Security Imperatives: How can the Truman Doctrine’s core principles guide modern collaboration efforts between governments, military, and businesses to tackle emerging threats? 👉 Unique Strengths: Discover the unique roles that European governments, military, and businesses bring to the table in addressing resilience and defense. 👉 Overcoming Barriers: Understand what’s standing in the way of long-term, effective partnerships and explore real solutions to these challenges. 👉 Building Europe’s Defense Tech: Can Europe develop a world-class defense tech sector to meet the security demands of today? Less than a week left to secure your spot at SHIELD – You shouldn’t be anywhere else!! Registration link in the comments. Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A. (PFR) PFR Ventures Balnord CyberMadeInPoland The Recursive VCLeaders #SHIELD #DefenseTech #DualUseTech

📡["For a Sovereign Defence 2/3]   European space sovereignty? It starts with forging strong partnerships! 💪    But that's just the beginning. To truly protect our interests, we need a digitally continuous network for seamless data exchange among players. 🔍 Curious about our perspective? Check out our previous post for more insights and analysis! In this scenario, establishing a digitally continuous partner network is vital for managing the flow of vast amounts of sector-specific information securely. Drawing from our success in deploying digital continuity projects across public and private sectors, we've pinpointed 6 major challenges and strategies for overcoming them. Find out more about these key issues  ⬇️