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 • 57 episodes
The Startup Defense
Latest Episodes
Rapid Innovation, Manufacturing Transparency, and Authentise with Andre Wegner
Andre Wegner believes the biggest choke-point in defense manufacturing isn’t hardware—it’s the months (or years) lost inside data-starved black boxes. He and host Callye Keen unpack how capturing every shred of context across design, e...
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Episode 55
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34:52
Kinetic Autonomous Counter UAS, Serial Entrepreneurship, and Allen Control Systems with Steve Simoni
Callye Keen and Steve Simone discuss the evolving landscape of defense technology, particularly in countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Steve shares his passion for building businesses in this sector, the challenges of developing effective...
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Episode 55
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20:50
Speed of Relevance, Maritime Autonomy, and Defense Acquisition with Noam Oz
Callye Keen interviews Noam Oz, a former director of innovation operations at Naval X, discussing his extensive background in defense and technology innovation. They explore the challenges of navigating the defense acquisition landscape, the im...
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Episode 54
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35:14
Navigating Acquisition Changes, Rapid Prototyping, and Collaborative Compositions with Chelsea Meggitt
Callye Keen and Chelsea Roberts (Meggitt) discuss the evolving landscape of the defense industry, particularly for small businesses. Chelsea shares insights on recent changes in government contracting, the importance of rapid prototyping, and t...
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Episode 53
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36:00
Human Capital, Informal Networks, and Defense Entrepreneurs Forum with Jesse Levin
Callye Keen sits down with community-builder Jesse Levin to explore why people, not hardware, are the decisive edge in modern defense. From grassroots networks in Ukraine to DEF’s “virtuous insurgency,” the conversation unpacks how inf...
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Episode 52
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