Facing Disruption
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Facing Disruption is a webcast that explores the intersection of technology and humanity through conversations with leaders across industries. We help leaders understand how emerging trends and technologies are impacting their businesses and customers, ultimately turning shifting market trends into new opportunities.
Our content spans three key pillars:
The Future of explores emerging technologies and their industry impact
Rockstar Product Teams reveals strategies for building better products faster
The Experimenter's Mindset showcases how calculated risk-taking drives innovation
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The podcast covers three main pillars: The Future of which emphasizes emerging technologies and their industry impacts, Rockstar Product Teams that reveals strategies for building better products faster, and The Experimenter's Mindset that showcases how calculated risk-taking drives innovation. Episodes include discussions on navigating the long COVID challenges, featuring insights from survivors and expert strategies for energy management and cognitive resilience.
Facing Disruption is a webcast that explores the intersection of technology and humanity through conversations with leaders across industries. We help leaders understand how emerging trends and technologies are impacting their businesses and customers, ultimately turning shifting market trends into new opportunities.
Our content spans three key pillars:
The Future of explores emerging technologies and their industry impact
Rockstar Product Teams reveals strategies for building better products faster
The Experimenter’s Mindset showcases how calculated risk-taking drives innovation
In this episode, we unpack how private equity, venture capital, and innovative investment strategies are reshaping national security, streamlining procurement, and accelerating technology breakthroughs for the Department of Defense.Are you a defense innovator, investor, or policymaker wondering why defense startups struggle to scale—or how new funding models can supercharge military modernization? Get expert insights, real-world case studies, and actionable recommendations in this can't-miss discussion with Sam Moyer (NDIA Emerging Technology Institute) and AJ Bubb.👉 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment with your thoughts or questions! For full resources, see the links below.Key Takeaways:➡️ Private capital is pivotal for scaling defense tech and closing critical supply chain gaps.➡️ Government R&D is the “patient capital” for early-stage innovation, but commercialization needs private investment.➡️ The “valley of death” persists—delays, bureaucracy, and unclear demand signals hinder startup growth.➡️ Success is growing: New hybrid funding models (public+private, demand signals) spur rapid factory construction and tech adoption.➡️ Demand clarity, policy innovation (e.g., Office of Strategic Capital), and ecosystem awareness are accelerating change.➡️ Commerciality can make defense supply chains more resilient by leveraging commercial and defense demand together.➡️ Staying updated on shifting programs, offices, and procurement vehicles is essential for innovators and investors.🎤 Connect with us👉 Facing Disruption Newsletter: https://www.facingdisruption.com/🎥 Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FacingDisruption🗣️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gqgw7Fm5noJqT5y8amGcKCheck out our playlistsRockstar Product Teams: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzb8muOeIslVT92614HCepmI0NqZT5cL_Experimenter's Mindset:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzb8muOeIslX_Jl1dbtCnE2sHjauafk1uThe Future of Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzb8muOeIslUlbTyR9poIFXKVqcnXqLrh
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