From The Dive Shop
From The Dive Shop
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Take a deep dive into the technology, people, & innovation driving the military supply chain at ADS. From today's most advanced gear to the people who design, build, and deploy it, you’ll get a look into the world of defense technology and logistics as we show you what it takes to supply the best military in the world with the best gear.
The name is a nod to our beginnings as a small VA Beach dive shop, developing tailored solutions & selling custom-fit wetsuits for Navy SEALs. Decades later, ADS has grown into a leading US Defense Contractor, maintaining that same commitment to innovation.
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The podcast explores themes such as military technology, leadership in defense contracting, and logistics innovations, with episodes highlighting topics like the use of drones in modern warfare, the impact of military experiences on career transitions, and the role of unconventional leadership styles in the defense sector.

Take a deep dive into the technology, people, & innovation driving the military supply chain at ADS. From today’s most advanced gear to the people who design, build, and deploy it, you’ll get a look into the world of defense technology and logistics as we show you what it takes to supply the best military in the world with the best gear.
The name is a nod to our beginnings as a small VA Beach dive shop, developing tailored solutions & selling custom-fit wetsuits for Navy SEALs. Decades later, ADS has grown into a leading US Defense Contractor, maintaining that same commitment to innovation.
In this episode of From the Dive Shop, hosts Patrick Shipp and Jen Weir Edwards sit down with Coreshell CEO and Co-Founder Jonathan Tan to discuss the future of battery technology. Jonathan shares how he and his college chemistry lab partner turned their materials science experience into a new way to replace graphite with silicon. Tune in as they explore what this technology could mean for defense, domestic manufacturing and America’s battery supply chain.
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Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest:
Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/
Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/
Jonathan Tan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-tan-coreshell/
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