In this special episode of All Quiet, Tyler joins Alexis Bonnell, Bonnie Evangelista, Jason Preisser, and George Jackson for GovExec’s AI Spotlight webinar series.

In this episode of All Quiet, Tyler welcomes Joseph Larson, SVP and Chief of Staff at Anduril Industries, and former SES, Deputy Chief Digital and AI Officer (Algorithmic Warfare) at the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). Joseph provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving landscape of modern warfare, the pivotal role of algorithmic warfare, and the intricate dance between rapid technological advancements and policy development.

In this episode of All Quiet, Tyler is joined by Joe Musselman, the visionary founder of The Honor Foundation, America’s first career transition institute for Navy SEALs and the U.S. Special Operations community. Joe details the journey that led him to starting The Honor Foundation and SchoolHouse, underscoring their pivotal roles in guiding Special Operations veterans and tech entrepreneurs toward meaningful impacts in the defense ecosystem.

Today, Tyler Sweatt is joined by Dr. Joe Altepeter from DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office. They discuss the enigmatic world of quantum mechanics, demystifying its complexities and exploring its potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and technology.

Today, Tyler Sweatt is joined by Garrett Smith, the talented mind behind Reveal Technology. Garrett dives into the transformative journey of bringing cutting-edge products into the defense and national security sectors, emphasizing a product-first approach.

This week on All Quiet, Tyler is joined by Winston Chang who is the Global Public Sector CTO for Snowflake. Tyler and Winston engage in an enlightening conversation about utilizing public sector capabilities.

Welcoming Season 3 of All Quiet, Tyler Sweatt is joined by Brigadier General John P. Cogbill, a seasoned expert in military operations and innovation within the United States Central Command (CentCom). Together, they discuss the pivotal role of migrating combat power across theaters while mitigating risks, emphasizing global awareness, and shortening kill chains.

Today on All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler takes the mic to advocate Second Front Systems’ upcoming Offset Symposium, a cornerstone event driving innovation in national security technology. Reflecting on last year's insights from speakers Peter Dixon and Tyler Rowe, Tyler explores the event's origins and evolution into a platform for critical dialogues and partnerships.

On this episode of All Quiet, Tyler revisits all of the dynamic defense tech discussions from Season 2 of All Quiet on the Second Front. Throughout the season, Tyler and guests navigated the intricate realm of defense innovation, exploring themes like cybersecurity, public and private sector collaboration, and cultural change.

Tyler welcomes Chris Hughes, President of Aquia, Chief Security Advisor at Endor Labs, and author of "Software Transparency." During the episode, Chris shares insights on the transformative power of technology, discussing its potential to bridge gaps and foster connections, and the challenges it poses to privacy and societal dynamics.

Tyler Sweatt is joined by Dr. David A. Bray, a world-renowned tech leader and named one of "24 Americans Changing the World" by Business Insider. In the episode, Tyler and David share profound insights into the challenges posed by disinformation campaigns targeting public officials and emphasize the need for collaborative networks to counteract them.

This week on All Quiet, Tyler is joined by Concentric's CEO, Mike LeFever, and Executive Chairman, Roderick Jones. During the episode, Tyler, Mike, and Roderick explore the intricate intersection of geopolitics, capital markets, and cyber threats.

Today on All Quiet, Tyler is joined by Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini, a defense software company focused on the defense acquisition space. During the episode, Tara shares her unique journey, offering valuable insights into the challenges within the defense tech landscape.

This week on All Quiet, Tyler is joined by Vance Serchuk, Executive Director of KKR Global Institute. During the episode, they discuss the thought-provoking and multifaceted landscape of geopolitics and national security.

In this episode, Tyler is joined by Nick Miller, AWS Marketplace Business Leader for the U.S. Federal Government. Together, they delve into challenges and opportunities in bringing commercial innovation to the public sector, and Nick shares sage advice for venture capitalists and non-traditional commercial ISVs entering defense, emphasizing alignment with hyper-scalers and streamlined procurement.

Today on All Quiet, Tyler sits down with Josh Marcuse, unraveling the nexus of technology, government, and community. Josh dives into the strategies for building bridges between the public and private sectors, emphasizing the importance of community-driven initiatives.

Tyler is joined by Arthur Karell, a seasoned expert in corporate development. Arthur delves into the complex world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), emphasizing the critical need to align financial knowledge with strategic insights.

In this episode of All Quiet, Tyler and cybersecurity expert Donnie Hasseltine enjoy an insightful conversation dissecting the multifaceted world of cybersecurity. Together, they explore strategies to understand and mitigate risks in the digital sphere.

Tyler Sweatt is joined by Matt Zimmermann, CEO, and John Wargo, CTO, of Beast Code. In this episode, they unravel the nuances of the defense tech industry, emphasizing trust, transparency, and meaningful partnerships with government agencies.

Tyler is joined by Ryan Lewis, who brings his expertise on venture capital to explore the nuances of technology, national security, and investment. Ryan is currently Partner at SRI Ventures and serves on various boards across different tech sectors, which gives him a unique perspective on the intersection of finance and innovation.

In the latest episode of All Quiet, Tyler and Robert Bassett Cross, Founder and CEO of Adarga, unpack Vantage, an AI tool that is revolutionizing defence data analysis. They discuss the challenges and effective strategies for entering the U.S. Defense market and why the AUKUS alliance is a frontier for innovation.

Today on All Quiet, Tyler chats with the accomplished Nick Sinai, author of "Hack Your Bureaucracy," senior advisor at Insight Partners, and adjunct faculty at Harvard University. Tyler and Nick get right to it and delve into defense innovation.

Today on All Quiet, Tyler is joined by Ian Eishen, Director of the Global Public Sector for Aalyria, where Ian brings his seasoned public sector expertise from his 23-year active duty role with the Department of Defense. During the episode, Tyler and Ian do a deep dive into Ian's rich experience—from his roles in Intel and special operations to his present endeavors with Aalyria’s innovative communication technology.

In this episode of All Quiet, Tyler sits down with Ahmed Humayun, who leads the federal growth team at Applied Intuition. Their conversation explores the challenges of transitioning successful R&D projects into operational use within the government and the crucial aspect of trust in deploying autonomous systems.

Today on All Quiet, Enrique Oti and author of Hack Your Bureaucracy, Marina Nitze explore the real-world strategies for making government workflows more efficient and responsive. Marina shares her battle-tested strategies involving crisis management, process mapping, and incentive calibration to better navigate the bureaucratic maze.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With the continued advancement of machine learning models, it’s only a matter of time before we see the true value of unstructured data.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tyler takes a step away from defense tech and welcomes in Harrison Smith and Molly Cain from the IRS

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.

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).

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.

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.