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Blending the very best (and the worst) of government gravitas with technical expertise, Second Front System’s Chief Revenue Officer, Tyler Sweatt cuts through the noise and the bureaucratic BS surrounding all things defense tech, national security, and government markets. Be warned: this is not your typical military or government podcast.
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Making the world a safer place
Making the world a safer place
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Making the world a safer place
Tj Rowe
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Today’s guest comes from the Second Front Systems team, the VP of sales, TJ Rowe. After completing his Engineering degree at West Point, TJ spent 7 years as an Infantry Officer with the Army, then carried his success over to the land of commercial real estate.
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Bring Your Data to Life: Get Prepared for Machine Learning
Bring Your Data to Life: Get Prepared for Machine Learning
Episode
11
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Bring Your Data to Life: Get Prepared for Machine Learning
Brian Raymond
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With the continued advancement of machine learning models, it’s only a matter of time before we see the true value of unstructured data.
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The Next Frontier: Exploring the Future of AI
The Next Frontier: Exploring the Future of AI
Episode
10
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The Next Frontier: Exploring the Future of AI
Ben Van Roo
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Tyler sits with Ben Van Roo, the CEO and co-founder of Yurts Technologies Inc., an AI software development company based in the Bay Area. Ben and Tyler talk about the current AI landscape, how it may—or may not—be regulated.
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Pioneering the Path to Quicker Deals
Pioneering the Path to Quicker Deals
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9
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Pioneering the Path to Quicker Deals
Bonnie Evangelista
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Tyler sits with Bonnie Evangelista, Tradewind Execution Lead at the DoD Chief Digital and AI Office. Bonnie’s procurement background gives us some unique insight into the federal contracting and acquisition process, from start to finish.
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Driving Impactful Innovation and Improving Retention
Driving Impactful Innovation and Improving Retention
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8
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Driving Impactful Innovation and Improving Retention
Lauren Hansen-Armendariz
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In this episode, Lauren Hansen-Armendariz opens up to Tyler about some changes, both tangible and philosophical, that she believes would serve both soldiers and the greater mission through boosting morale, increasing retention, and driving innovation at an unprecedented scale.
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Navigating the Shadows of the Valley of Death
Navigating the Shadows of the Valley of Death
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7
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Navigating the Shadows of the Valley of Death
Paul Puckett
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Paul Puckett, the Chief Technology Officer at Clarity, a small business software development company focused on redefining the way the government employs technology to help make our country, and world, a better place.
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Defining and Refining Tech Innovation
Defining and Refining Tech Innovation
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Defining and Refining Tech Innovation
Enrique Oti
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Enrique Oti opens up about some of his blindspots throughout his career, why it’s important to note the distinction between innovation and creativity, as well as his excitement to continue to witness the rapid tactical changes caused by drones in combat.
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Demystifying the IRS with Molly Cain and Harrison Smith
Demystifying the IRS with Molly Cain and Harrison Smith
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Demystifying the IRS with Molly Cain and Harrison Smith
Harrison Smith
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Molly Cain
Tyler takes a step away from defense tech and welcomes in Harrison Smith and Molly Cain from the IRS
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Why You Should Work in Defense Tech
Why You Should Work in Defense Tech
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Why You Should Work in Defense Tech
Dylan Mullins
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Sarah Hess
Tyler chats about the path to working in defense tech with two of Silicon Valley Defense Group’s early-career employees, Dylan Mullins & Sarah Hess.
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Accelerating the Transition of Commercial Tech
Accelerating the Transition of Commercial Tech
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3
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Accelerating the Transition of Commercial Tech
Mike Moreno
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Today Tyler talks with Mike Moreno, a former CIA Operations Officer who now works at the boundaries of technology and global stability within the public sector, VC community, startups and in his role with the business development team at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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How to improve policy and improve defense startups
How to improve policy and improve defense startups
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How to improve policy and improve defense startups
James Cross
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Tyler cracks a beer with James Cross, the managing director of Franklin Templeton and one of the co-founders of the Silicon Valley Defense Group (SVDG). They advocate for startups by explaining how current policy and the interest of the primes favors small businesses, as well as discussing the importance of visible leadership by organizations like the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and James’ approach to venture capital.
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How to Attract Top Tier Defense Investors
How to Attract Top Tier Defense Investors
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How to Attract Top Tier Defense Investors
Sam Gray
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In this episode, Tyler and Sam take a deep dive into raising capital: from what makes startups attractive to venture capitalists, to everything you should and should not expect from a dedicated and educated VC, and a whole lot more.
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