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DIB Innovators

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The DIB Innovators podcast celebrates the brilliant minds behind innovation within the Defense Industrial Base. In each episode, host and co-founder of RADICL, David Graff will speak with DIB leaders who are driving technological advancements, championing our nation’s security, and shaping the future of defense technology. Brought to you by RADICL — Cybersecurity-as-a-Service purpose-built for small and mid-sized businesses in the Defense Industrial Base. Starting your CMMC journey? RADICL guides and accelerates your compliance—while reducing ransomware and other cyber risks—with a transparent...

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EP 10 — Paragon's Grant Anderson on Building Teams that Make Innovation in the DIB a Regular Process 11.04.2024 44:13

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Grant Anderson , President, CEO, and Co-Founder of Paragon Space Development Corporation . They discuss why Paragon Space Development Corporation does not use PowerPoint and how Paragon Space Development Corporation's flagship products have contributed to the defense space. Grant also shares his approach to leadership and some...

EP 9 — VirTra's Bob Ferris on Pioneering Virtual Training for Defense Advancement 28.03.2024 36:42

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Bob Ferris , Founder and Executive Chairman of VirTra , about the journey from a team of one—himself—to becoming one of the field's leading innovators and the critical role of strategic planning in VirTra's expansion. Bob also outlines the hurdles involved in crafting virtual training programs for law enforcement and military p...

EP 8 — Thomas Weidley on How a Warrior Ethos Has Guided His Leadership from the Marine Corps to Capewell 14.03.2024 34:18

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Thomas Weidley , President and CEO of Capewell , a safety, tactical, parachute, and aerial delivery solutions manufacturer. They discuss regrounding yourself in order to be a better leader. Tom also describes how supporting national security operations inspires Capewell employees to consistently deliver high-quality, reliable...

EP 7 — SAS's Heather Bulk on Building a Diverse and Passionate Workforce in the DIB 29.02.2024 38:39

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Heather Bulk , President, CEO, & Co-founder at Special Aerospace Services (SAS), a tactical engineering and advanced manufacturing firm. They discuss how SAS grew from advisory services to providing tactical engineering in civil and DoD industries, and how they've seen the commercial space industry grow through increased in...

EP 6 — Umbra's Gabe Dominocielo on Differentiation and Self-Disruption in the Satellite Industry 15.02.2024 38:25

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Gabe Dominocielo , Co-founder at Umbra , an Earth observation company. They discuss how Umbra uses synthetic aperture radar to observe the Earth, how they built the business for maximum IRR, and what they do to differentiate themselves from other satellite companies. They also talk about the long-term benefits of working with t...

EP 5 — Orbit Fab's Daniel Faber on Launching and Protecting Their "Gas Stations in Space" 01.02.2024 36:35

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Daniel Faber , CEO and Co-founder at Orbit Fab , a satellite refueling service provider. They discuss the problem of "sitting duck" satellites and how Orbit Fab is solving that problem with "gas stations in space" to supply fuel to spacecraft in orbit, launching in 2025. They also talk about the challenges of building a busines...

EP 4 — Parts Life's Sam Thevanayagam on Solving the Problem of Obsolescence in the DIB 18.01.2024 35:28

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Sam Thevanayagam , President and CEO at Parts Life, Inc. and DeVal Lifecycle Support , a leader in life cycle sustainment. They discuss the challenges of end-of-life asset management in the defense industry, and how Parts Life is working to solve those problems with their R.O.P.E. process. They also talk about how to protect IP...

EP 3 — Rogue Space Systems’s Jeromy Grimmett on the Horizon-less Possibilities of In-Space Services 04.01.2024 34:19

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Jeromy Grimmett , Founder & CEO at Rogue Space Systems Corporation , a provider of sustainable in-space services. They discuss how the company was created and went from idea to an "orbot" in space in four years, what satellite projects they're working on, and the process for getting a craft onto a rocket and launched. They...

EP 2 — ATLAS Space’s John Williams on the Space Community’s Evolving Place in the DIB 21.12.2023 38:49

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with John Williams , Chief Executive Officer at ATLAS Space Operations , the leading provider of ground software as a service in the space communications industry. They discuss John's extensive career both in the Air Force and various defense companies, how innovation and business models in the DIB are evolving, and how the space co...

EP 1 — Micro-Ant’s Charles McCarrick on Innovation and Opportunity in the DIB 05.12.2023 25:13

On this week's episode of the DIB Innovators podcast, David talks with Charles McCarrick , Founder, President, and Chief Scientist at Micro-Ant , a company that develops and manufactures custom antennas. They discuss what it's like to work in the Defense Industrial Base, including the excitement around innovation and the challenges of red tape. They also talk about how Micro-Ant thinks about secur...