Tesseract Podcast

Get ready for an electrifying LNO Fireside Chat with Dr. Ethan Eagle and Dan Ward! Join us as these dynamic guests take center stage to unravel the in a deep conversation about project management and innovation. 💡 In this exhilarating episode, Dr. Ethan Eagle and Dan Ward share their expertise on navigating the intricate landscape of risk and reward in project management. Discover groundbreaking...

Embark on the latest Fireside Chat journey with Philip as he talks to all Aether Sprint Semi-finalists.  Introducing Cayla Larson and Harris Hamburg as they explain how traditional munitions production is cumbersome and slow, posing a mismatch with the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) environment. After encountering inefficiencies during an ACE exercise, the team identified a significant opportunity...

In this episode, we talked to the third team competing for the Aether sprint. Tyler and Andrew explained their game-changing initiative—consolidating multiple pieces of equipment into a robust, portable kit for rapid and agile deployment. The discussion centers around the benefits of using this kit in an ACE environment deployment, significantly reducing space requirements and creating a smaller f...

During this installment of the LNO Fireside Chat, our host Nate embarks on another journey from grassroots to success with the F-35 WMS Cover project. Technical Sergeants Emil Wodicka takes us behind the scenes to discuss the current status of their groundbreaking product manufacturing and validation process. In this engaging conversation, the team shares their progress, highlighting the successfu...

In this episode of the Tesseract podcast, James sits down with (Ret.) Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria to explore the profound transformations that shaped the U.S. Air Force, particularly in the wake of the September 11th attacks. Lt. Gen. Silveria offers invaluable perspectives on the rapid and sustained organizational change that unfolded before and after 9/11, shedding light on how the Air Force evolved s...

Join us on this exciting Tesseract Podcast Episode where we talk about aerospace innovation with, Amanda Whalen and Diana Prenoveau, leading the charge in the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) Plan Qulliq initiative. Amanda and Diana are instrumental figures in the RCAF's mission to transform its operations through cutting-edge innovation. In this episode, they share their inspiring journey and in...

In this episode “Enabling Exceptional Software Solutions with Matthew Nelson” your host James dove into the world of cutting-edge software solutions for the Air Force. Throughout this engaging conversation, James and Matthew explore the intricacies of developing software that powers the Air Force. Matthew's remarkable journey, from his EWI fellowship to his current roles as an Air Force Reserve Li...

In this episode, James talked with Technical Sergeant Dan Kosty, a Tesseract Core Member and Program Manager with our Concept Integrations Branch. They discussed his experience as a C-17 Maintainer, Co-Founder of Tron, and working within the Innovation Ecosystem.

In this episode, James talked with Colonel Bary Flack, commander of the 436th Mission Generation Group at Dover AFB. We talked about how the new organizational structure - the MGG - intends to unite work centers under the common mission of power projection.

In this episode, James talked with Ms. Brown, HAF/A4L Deputy, Col. Hartle, HAF/A4L Associate Director, and Mr. Malby, HAF/A4PA IT Specialist and Innovator. We talked about the unique set of circumstances that innovation brings to the traditional hierarchy of a military staff and their experiences with overcoming hurdles and scaling to the enterprise.

In this episode, James talked with grassroots innovators SrA Jackson Wynn, TSgt Aaron Garcia, and TSgt Adam Funderburgh. We discussed their idea, Project Madagascar, and how it supports the Air Force’s next-generation warehouse. We also talked about being an innovator at the field level and prototyping with almost zero cost. Team Email: 7LRS.spark.hydra@us.af.mil Application Link: https://bmswens....

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Shaheen, a Contracting Officer at Air Force Material Command. Chris talks about the duties and responsibilities of his position as well as roadblocks faced by an Airforce contracting/acquisition specialist. He discusses Small Business Innovation Research (SBIRs) and the plethora of systems and tools that exist for different organizations to fund innovation....

In this episode, James talked with Major Kyle “Gouge” McAlpin, C-17 pilot and ML Project Manager at the DAF-MIT AI Accelerator. We talked about the difficulty in transitioning solutions from one domain to another in the Air Force and the broader DoD, especially when AI/ML is involved, and how operators have extremely nuanced requirements for the tools they use.

In this episode, James talked with Brigadier General Drew, Commander of the 82nd Training Wing and Installation Commander at Sheppard AFB. We talked about how to invest in your people and empower them to meet their full potential, whether they be seasoned managers or bright-eyed young airmen fresh out of BMT.

In this episode, Matt talked with Dr Heather Venable, Course Director of Airpower Strategy and Operations, Department of Airpower at the Air Command and Staff College. In this episode we talked about the importance of history and how it influences the future, and the roots of innovation of the United States Air Force. While we are focused on the future, we must take the time to understand the past...

In this episode, SSgt Matt Miranda sat down with Lt Gen David Barno, Ret. and Dr. Nora Bensahel, authors of Adaptation Under Fire: How Militaries Change in Wartime. In this episode, we discuss their book, the difference between adaptation and innovation, and case studies highlighting the importance of adaptability in conflict. Lt. Gen. David W. Barno, USA (Ret.) is a Visiting Professor of Strategi...

If you're an Airman in maintenance, logistics readiness, civil engineering, or force protection, you can't miss this episode! We sat down with Lt. Gen. Tom D. Miller, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection. We talked about mentorship between officers and enlisted, the Basing and Logistics Enterprise Strategy, and how we must prepare for the future. Lt. Gen. Mille...

In this episode, SSgt Matt Miranda talked with Major General Kenneth Privratsky, Ret., author of Logistics in the Falklands War: A Case Study in Expeditionary Warfare . 

In this episode, SSgt Matt Miranda had the opportunity to sit down with SEAC Ramón "CZ" Colón-López to talk about leadership and the Joint Force. SEAC Ramón "CZ" Colón-López is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most senior enlisted service member, by position, in the United States Armed Forces, and the principal military advisor to the Chairman on all ma...

In this episode, SSgt Matt Miranda sat down with Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mike Dana. We took a deep dive into the future of conflict. We discussed a variety of topics spanning from strategic-level planning, evolving domains of warfare, all the way to the importance of reading. Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mike Dana retired in 2019 after thirty-seven years of service in the United States Marine Corps...

In this episode, Jobie Turner and Matt take a deep dive into the history of military logistics. Jobie is the author of Feeding Victory, Innovative Military Logistics from Lake George to Khe Sanh . Jobie Turner is a retired Colonel who served in the United States Air Force from 1996 to 2020. He received his commission and Bachelor of Science as a distinguished graduate from the United States Air Fo...

In this episode, we take at a look at Theory of Constraints in action with Lt Col Joe Perez! He was a commander on the ground during TOC initiatives, and shares his insights into what it takes to make your projects successful.  

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Indo-Pacific region and what logistics Airmen should be aware of from a strategic and tactical perspective. If you are in PACAF, you absolutely do not want to miss this episode! David S. Maxwell is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. He is a 30-year veteran of the US Army, retiring as a Special Forces Colonel. He served over 20...

In this episode, we sat down with Dr Will Roper. He is the prior Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. As the Air Force’s Service Acquisition Executive, Dr. Roper was responsible for Air Force research, development and acquisition activities totaling an annual budget in excess of $60 billion for more than 550 acquisition programs. In this position, Dr. Rop...

In this episode we sat down with one of our team members, MSgt Phillip Barry. He is the program manager responsible for the Aether Sprint competition! This is a low key conversation just to get more Airmen up to speed on Aether Sprint, some of our recent successes, and how you can get involved. Visit our website at www.tesseract.af.mil or check out our LinkedIn page for more details.