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Defense Mavericks

Welcome to Defense Mavericks, the podcast that uncovers the untapped potential of AI within the federal government. Join us as we dive into authentic and disruptive conversations with our nation’s brightest minds, offering a fresh perspective on how to gain an unfair advantage through the adoption of new, emerging technology. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, education, and best practices you need to shorten the learning curve toward government transformation.

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https://www.ai.mil/

Tradewinds AI:
https://www.tradewindai.com/

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The Power of Continuous Software Delivery in Defense with Bryon Kroger
April 23, 2024

The Power of Continuous Software Delivery in Defense with Bryon Kroger

This week, Bonnie is joined by Bryon Kroger, founder and CEO of Rise8, about the pivotal role of software in government and military operations. Bryon shares his insights on the challenges of bridging the gap between acquisi…
Task Force Lima's Mission and Challenges with Captain Manuel Xavier Lugo
April 16, 2024

Task Force Lima's Mission and Challenges with Captain Manuel Xavier Lugo

This week, Bonnie is joined by fellow CDAO leader Captain Manuel Xavier Lugo, Head of AI Initiatives and Capability Delivery and Task Force Lima Commander at OSD CDAO, to discuss the Task Force Lima mission, its challenges, …
Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Delivery with Jennifer Pahlka
April 9, 2024

Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Delivery with Jennifer Pahlka

This week, Bonnie is joined by special guest Jennifer Pahlka, author of "Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better”, to talk through some of the most pressing issues facing publi…
Integrating Technology & Innovation at U.S. Central Command with Schuyler Moore
April 2, 2024

Integrating Technology & Innovation at U.S. Central Command with Schuyler Moore

This week, Bonnie sits down with Schuyler Moore, Chief Technology Officer for U.S. Central Command, to discuss the process of integrating technology into critical military operations and her experience pioneering the role of…
Fostering Transformative Thinking in Defense with Lt. Gen. Michael Groen (Ret.)
March 26, 2024

Fostering Transformative Thinking in Defense with Lt. Gen. Michael Groen (Ret.)

This week, Bonnie is joined by Lieutenant General Michael Groen (Ret.), former director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, to talk about the importance of transformative thinking in the DoD. General Groen shares hi…
Nontraditional Procurement Methods in Defense with Stephanie Wilson
March 21, 2024

Nontraditional Procurement Methods in Defense with Stephanie Wilson

Today’s bonus episode features listener favorite and contracting powerhouse, Stephanie Wilson, on the Doing Tech Better in Government podcast. Stephanie chats with host, Brian Fox, about her experience with non-traditional p…
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About the Host

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Bonnie Evangelista

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Bonnie Evangelista is the Tradewinds Execution Lead for the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO), leading efforts to design and build a rapid acquisition environment to accelerate the pace of artificial intelligence/machine learning, digital, and data analytics delivery to the Department of Defense.