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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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Hacking Bureaucracy For a Better Future with Bryon Kroger
Hacking Bureaucracy For a Better Future with Bryon Kroger
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Hacking Bureaucracy For a Better Future with Bryon Kroger
Bryon Kroger
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This week on All Quiet, Tyler chats with Bryon Kroger, Air Force veteran and Founder and CEO of Rise8. Together, they unpack the pitfalls of current risk management and cybersecurity in government operations and Bryon critiques the ATO process, advocating for a more agile, people-centric approach.
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Game-Changing Pivots: The Need for Shifts in Defense Tech with Mike Pansky
Game-Changing Pivots: The Need for Shifts in Defense Tech with Mike Pansky
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Game-Changing Pivots: The Need for Shifts in Defense Tech with Mike Pansky
Mike Pansky
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Today on All Quiet, Tyler and IntelliBridge's Mike Pansky annihilate clichés about working in defense tech and startups. Together, they question the status quo on systems integration and government contracts while emphasizing the game-changing power of teamwork.
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Successfully Growing a Company in a Federal Market with Meagan Metzger
Successfully Growing a Company in a Federal Market with Meagan Metzger
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Successfully Growing a Company in a Federal Market with Meagan Metzger
Meagan Metzger
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This week on All Quiet, Meagan Metzger, Founder and CEO of Dcode joins Tyler and shares her journey going from a tech-savvy taxpayer to a groundbreaking entrepreneur. Throughout the episode, Meagan gives a first-hand look at the realities of tech procurement in the government and where policy reform and leadership can create a well-oiled bureaucracy.
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Defense Tech Essentials: The AQ2F Starter Pack
Defense Tech Essentials: The AQ2F Starter Pack
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Defense Tech Essentials: The AQ2F Starter Pack
Tyler Sweatt
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In this retrospective episode, Tyler takes you on a whirlwind tour of unforgettable encounters, recapping the conversations that flipped typical defense tech talk on its head, and resurfacing epic soundbites and key highlights from Season One episodes and guests.
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Why Data is the New Oil with Mike Weigand
Why Data is the New Oil with Mike Weigand
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Why Data is the New Oil with Mike Weigand
Mike Weigand
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In this episode of "All Quiet on the Second Front," Tyler is joined by cyber security expert and co-founder of Shift5, Mike Weigand. With extensive experience in establishing and commanding cyber organizations, Mike shares his journey from being one of the U.S. Army's first cyber operations officers to co-founding Shift5.
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Scaling Cheat Codes for Success in Government Contracting
Scaling Cheat Codes for Success in Government Contracting
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Scaling Cheat Codes for Success in Government Contracting
Mike Bergen
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Today, Tyler is joined by goTenna's VP of Strategic Programs and Partnerships, Mike Bergen. goTenna is the world's leading mobile mesh networking company and provider of off-grid connectivity, so Mike knows a thing or two about what it takes to sustain success.
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Navigating Our Sci-Fi Reality: Insights on Cybersecurity & AI
Navigating Our Sci-Fi Reality: Insights on Cybersecurity & AI
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Navigating Our Sci-Fi Reality: Insights on Cybersecurity & AI
Ron Gula
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Tyler is joined by cyber nerd and UFO fanatic, Ron Gula. Ron is the President of Gula Tech Adventures, a cybersecurity company focused on cyber tech, cyber policy and recruiting people into the cyber workforce.
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Demystifying Quantum Technology with Jen Sovada
Demystifying Quantum Technology with Jen Sovada
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Demystifying Quantum Technology with Jen Sovada
Jen Sovada
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Tyler has a conversation with Jen Sovada, the President of Public Sector for SandboxAQ, a tech and data intelligence company that uses AI and quantum to solve global challenges.
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Why You Need a Global Perspective to Be Successful with Paul Vingoe
Why You Need a Global Perspective to Be Successful with Paul Vingoe
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Why You Need a Global Perspective to Be Successful with Paul Vingoe
Paul Vingoe
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Tyler chats with Paul Vingoe, the Director of VinDo Technology Ltd, a management consulting firm created to deliver business development, customer success, and regional expertise for US companies to enter the UK and European market at reduced risk.
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Leading Amidst Constant Change with Alexis Bonnell
Leading Amidst Constant Change with Alexis Bonnell
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Leading Amidst Constant Change with Alexis Bonnell
Alexis Bonnell
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Tyler is joined by the former Chief Innovation Officer of USAID and soon-to-be member of the DoD, Alexis Bonnell. Throughout her admirable career, Alexis has become accustomed to forewarning others about the latest technology destined to change the landscape for good.
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Building Supply Chain Resiliency Through Automation with Dave Ferris
 Building Supply Chain Resiliency Through Automation with Dave Ferris
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Building Supply Chain Resiliency Through Automation with Dave Ferris
Dave Ferris
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Tyler is joined by Dave Ferris, the Director of Global Public Sector Capture at Interos Inc. Interos uses AI to help companies reinvent their supply chain management.
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The Reality of Working For a Startup with Chip Colbert
The Reality of Working For a Startup with Chip Colbert
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The Reality of Working For a Startup with Chip Colbert
Chip Colbert
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Today’s guest, Chip Colbert, is the Vice President for DOD and IC at Virtualitics, an advanced analytics company that helps enterprises and governments make smarter business decisions faster with ready-to-use AI that can be understood by analysts and business leaders alike.
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Making the World a Safer Place with TJ Rowe
Making the World a Safer Place with TJ Rowe
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Making the World a Safer Place with TJ Rowe
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 with Brian Raymond
Bring Your Data to Life: Get Prepared for Machine Learning with Brian Raymond
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Bring Your Data to Life: Get Prepared for Machine Learning with Brian Raymond
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 with Ben Van Roo
The Next Frontier: Exploring the Future of AI with Ben Van Roo
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The Next Frontier: Exploring the Future of AI with Ben Van Roo
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 with Bonnie Evangelista
Pioneering the Path to Quicker Deals with Bonnie Evangelista
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Pioneering the Path to Quicker Deals with Bonnie Evangelista
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 with Lauren Hansen-Armendariz
Driving Impactful Innovation and Improving Retention with Lauren Hansen-Armendariz
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Driving Impactful Innovation and Improving Retention with Lauren Hansen-Armendariz
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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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 with Enrique Oti
Defining and Refining Tech Innovation with Enrique Oti
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Defining and Refining Tech Innovation with Enrique Oti
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 with Dylan Mullins & Sarah Hess
Why You Should Work in Defense Tech with Dylan Mullins & Sarah Hess
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Why You Should Work in Defense Tech with Dylan Mullins & Sarah Hess
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 with Mike Moreno
Accelerating the Transition of Commercial Tech with Mike Moreno
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Accelerating the Transition of Commercial Tech with Mike Moreno
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 with James Cross
How to Improve Policy and Improve Defense Startups with James Cross
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How to Improve Policy and Improve Defense Startups with James Cross
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 with Sam Gray
How to Attract Top Tier Defense Investors with Sam Gray
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How to Attract Top Tier Defense Investors with Sam Gray
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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