Commercializing Technology for the Emerging Space Economy with Kelli Kedis Ogborn
The dynamic and fast-evolving space industry presents boundless opportunities for innovation, technological advancements, and the potential to shape humanity's future in unprecedented ways. In a fascinating conversation between Callye Keen, host of The Startup Defense, and Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship at Space Foundation, provide a glimpse into the burgeoning space ecosystem, including the sector's challenges and opportunities, the pivotal role of the government, and why the space industry is a worthwhile pursuit for innovators and technologists.
Funding Startups with Innovation Challenges with Jade Garrett
The world is facing numerous environmental challenges that require innovative solutions. Hard tech startups that are working on finding ways to tackle these problems need funding and support to take their ideas from conception to reality. However, acquiring funding for hard tech startups can be challenging, especially when government grants require strict deliverables that can limit their ability to explore new ideas. Innovation challenges, such as the American-Made Challenges, and accelerator programs provide a bridge between these startups and the early funding they need to speed up the path to these innovative solutions.
A Conversation with Pete Newell on Innovation in National Security
National security has always been a top priority for governments worldwide, and innovation has played a critical role in enhancing it. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need for private sector innovation to support government initiatives. In this context, public-private partnerships and dual-use technologies have emerged as powerful tools for national security innovation. In a recent interview with Callye Keen, Pete Newell, Founder and CEO of BMNT, discussed his insights on innovation in national security and the importance of public-private partnerships and dual-use technologies.
Machine Vision and Sensor Systems Changing Public Safety
Personal tragedies and experiences can frequently be the catalyst for innovation. Such was the case with Chad Green, President and founder of Lantern, LLC, who was working for the Department of Defense in 2013 when the tragic Newtown school shooting occurred. Chad set out to develop a gun detection algorithm with the goal of creating technology to detect and prevent such incidents.
