60. Transforming Military Innovation and Strategy with Steve Blank

Episode 60. In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler Sweatt welcomes Steve Blank, the Godfather of Innovation in Defense - a pioneering entrepreneur in the Silicon Valley and now adjunct Professor at Stanford University. Steve shares his journey from Air Force service during the Vietnam War to shaping Silicon Valley, co-founding the Lean Startup methodology, and re-engaging with the DoD to drive innovation. Join Tyler and Steve for an insightful discussion on the future of defense innovation and the crucial role of rapid technological advancement in national security.

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If Between Two Ferns and C-SPAN had a child, it would be All Quiet on the Second Front. Blending the very best (and the worst) of government gravitas with technical expertise, Second Front’s Chief Executive Officer, Tyler Sweatt, cuts through the noise and the bureaucratic BS surrounding all things defense tech, national security, and government markets. Be warned: this is not your typical military or government podcast. As host, Tyler has an uncanny ability to get people to talk honestly, making candid conversations that are equally informative and entertaining. All Quiet on the Second Front is the much-needed integrator connecting listeners to experts across fields in an approachable format that offers a fun experience with real conversations, driving real change in the defense tech industry and U.S. national security. Learn more about Second Front at secondfront.com