Dual use is a key attribute for a phase 3 SBIR/STTR.
This week, Bonnie is joined by Emma Bates, founder of Cachai, to talk about her journey from DoD strategy to founding a cutting-edge, dual-use PaaS tool and the essential role collaboration played along the way. 📌 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Human connections drive innovation Emma talks about the value of connecting with like-minded individuals and experts to feel part of the solution as a defense tech founder and why events like SXSW are critical for this. 2️⃣ Clear communication is crucial One of the major hurdles startups face working with the DoD is the language barrier. Emma highlights the importance of DoD using plain language and clear requirements to make opportunities more accessible and appealing to startups. 3️⃣ Don’t rely solely on government funding Emma emphasizes the need for startups to prioritize the health of their business by seeking commercialization opportunities alongside non-dilutive funding and government procurement dollars. Balancing these approaches is key to sustainable growth. Tune in for a deeper dive into how startups can effectively navigate the defense sector.👇 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eWvw9Zi2 #podcast #newepisode #podcastepisode #defensemavericks #government #SXSW | Keith W. Gibson, CFCM, SCPM | Bonnie Evangelista | Anne Laurent | DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office | Sana U. Hoda | BENJAMIN MCMARTIN | Quentin McCoy | Tattiana Peters | Lori-Ann Rissler | Dolores Kuchina-Musina, Ph.D. | Gage Asper | Stephanie Wilson | Ryan Connell | Savon Thomas | ARI (Applied Research Institute) |
Ensuring Strategic AI Superiority by Solving Defense Data Bottleneck 🇺🇦 🇪🇺
8moIt’s exciting to see how human connections and clear communication drive success in the defense tech sector.