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Startup Meets .Mil Special Interest Group

August 11, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT

EVONEXUS RE-LAUNCHING SIGs

The program that created the organization ​

First launched in 1999, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provided an intimate forum for attendees specific to vertical technology groups​. SIGs are valuable for our corporate partners and their employees, entrepreneurs, the university ecosystem, and individuals seeking to gain specific subject matter knowledge​. These in-person events are an opportunity to meet peers and industry leaders to advance mutual business interests.

EVONEXUS MIL SIG

Dual-use refers to technology that can be used for both commercial and military aims. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is one example of dual-use.

There is now a prioritization in the procurement of dual-use technology by the US government agencies. High-tech dual-use products present particular challenges for startups navigating well established regulated government ecosystems such as the DoD. Hear from an expert panel of startup founders about their journeys from innovating high-tech concepts to engaging the government. Participate in a lively discussion about how they raise both venture and grant based capital, build the right teams and ultimately market their breakthrough dual-use products.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Early-stage potential dual-use product companies
  • University-based teams developing dual-use technologies
  • Commercial technology teams exploring military markets for their applications
  • DoD-targeting companies seeking to incorporate promising early-stage innovation
  • Venture funding & grant entities with an interest in to dual-use case companies

PANELISTS: 

  • Ryan Tseng: Co-Founder & CEO, Shield AI
  • Brett Galloway: CEO Attack IQ
  • Dave Krauthamer: Founder CEO, QuSecure

MODERATOR:

  • Jim Rodman: Chairman & Founder of XSITE, LLC; Rear Admiral, USN (ret)

MIL SIG CO-CHAIRS & CONTRIBUTORS:

Vice Admiral Walt Davis USN (Ret.): Co-Founder, EvoNexus; Vice Admiral, USN (ret):

  • Julia Wilson: Program Builder/Promoter, Fmr. CEO, CommNexus (Predecessor to EvoNexus)
  • Mike Knowles: SVP Cubic & President, Cubic Mission & Performance Solutions
  • Dr. David Whelan: Chief Scientist, Cubic
  • Mike Kelly: Dir. Sustainment Operations, Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works), Lockheed Martin
  • Brandon Newell: Founder, DCI Next, Fmr. Dir. SoCal Tech Bridge, NavalX
  • Rear Admiral John Neagley USN (Ret.): Consultant & Fmr. PEO Unmanned & Small Combatants

Details

Date:
August 11, 2022
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-meets-mil-tickets-389716591817