The Startup Defense
The Startup Defense explores the intersection of commercial technology and defense innovation. Callye Keen (Kform) talks with expert guests about the latest needs and trends in the defense industry and how startup companies are driving innovation and change. From concept to field, The Startup Defense covers artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mission computing, autonomous systems, and the manufacturing necessary to make technology real.
Podcasting since 2023 • 44 episodes
The Startup Defense
Latest Episodes
Reindustrializing America, Democratize the Air, and Firestorm Labs with Dan Magy
In this episode of The Startup Defense, Callye Keen sits down with Dan Magy, exited founder and CEO of Firestorm, to explore the future of UAVs, the reindustrialization of America, and the challenges of defense innovation. They dive in...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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32:47
Streamlining DoD Innovation, Breaking Bureaucratic Barriers, and NSIN with David Schiff
In this episode of The Startup Defense, host Callye Keen talks with David Schiff from the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN). They explore David's extensive work in defense innovation and discuss the crucial programs and oppor...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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35:08
Real Non-Dilutive Funding, Champagne Problems, and Leonid Capital Partners with James Parker
In this episode of The Startup Defense, host Callye Keen sits down with James Parker from Leonid Capital Partners to dive deep into the financial strategies essential for defense startups. They discuss the crucial phase of avoiding the...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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30:34
Asymmetric Innovation, Non-traditional Defense Contractors, and Nautilus with Graham Plaster
In this episode of Startup Defense, host Callye Keen welcomes Graham Plaster, the Director of Nautilus at Defensewerx. Graham discusses his passion for bridging the gap between American innovators and warfighters, sharing insights into his jour...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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26:46
Redefining Autonomy, Sibling Co-Founders, and Shield AI with Brandon Tseng
On this episode of The Startup Defense, Callye Keen speaks with Brandon Tseng, former Navy SEAL and co-founder of Shield AI, a company at the forefront of defense technology, specializing in AI-driven autonomous systems. In this episode, we del...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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35:51
