Kodiak Shack Podcast

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If you would like to donate please follow the link below: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations On this episode a few of my Fighter Pilot buddies and I sit down and talk about the good ole days. When the jets weren't broken and the airspace was clear. We talk about our experiences in Misawa, Japan, Malaysia, Alaska, and South Carolina. We hear the story...

If you want to donate please use the link below: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations In this episode I sit down with Nicolas Chaillan. He breaks down the position of Chief Software Officer (CSO), and why the Air Force needs to invest in DevSecOps, and Zero Trust. He explains how and why they are the keys to decreasing product development timeline. If you...

On this episode we talk with Stuart Wagner who is the Chief Digital Transformation Officer for the USAF, and the creator of the Hackathon. We talk about his role as the CDTO, why he created the hackathon, and the pitfalls of not using our data to inform future decisions in the DoD. Stuart is challenging historical norms when it comes to sharing and utilizing data. If you want to contact him you ca...

If you would like to donate please use the link below. https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations On this episode I sit down with Emma from Dare Venture Group. We dig into her time as an intelligence analyst for Operators, and how she navigated the transition from Active Duty to working in the defense sector. We also talk about the great work that Dare is doing...

If you would like to donate use this link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations In this episode I talk with Mike "Pako" Benitez. He is the founder of The Merge newsletter, a contributing editor for War on the Rocks, and he works at Shield AI. We do a deep dive into what makes AI and why autonomy is the bedrock to creating true AI. He talks about th...

Donations available! If you like the show and want to hear more of it please donate at the link below. We appreciate the support and want to keep bringing you great content. https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations On this episode I chat with Arun Nair from OpsLab. They have created an automated scheduler to help decrease the workload on pilots building schedu...

In this episode I talk with Blake and Christian from Anno. Ai. They have built a program that helps long-term scheduling of Pilot Flight Training (PFT) for the F-16 training course. Christian and I do a deep dive into the variables and limitations when it comes to producing pilots. We also cover what their product does, their experience working with Fighter Pilots, and Blake enlightened me on some...

In this episode we chat with Stinger Walk from Luke AFB innovation. He is the F-16 and F-35 Innovation lead. We talk about the programs Luke AFB is currently working on, the struggles for an innovation lead to find funding, and why AETC does most of the innovation. If you want to contact Stinger please reach out to me at Vader@kodiakshack.com and I can work with Stinger to connect you. Also, pleas...

Julian Capps joins us from Crowdbotics Defense. They are working on data analytics on live fly Fighter data to increase the debrief fidelity and helping to make every sortie more beneficial for our Fighter Pilots. In this episode we talk about their program, Top Gun: Maverick, and the struggles for the private sector working with the DoD. Contact Julian at: julian@crowdbotics.com Advertising Inqui...

Welcome to the Kodiak Shack Podcast! Here is a quick look at what's in store for the podcast. We have a lot of great guests scheduled so get ready for an in depth look at the world of innovation from a former F-16 pilot and former Innovation lead. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy