Defense Entrepreneurs Forum’s Post

As we work to modernize and enhance force readiness and resilience, we can not underestimate the criticality and impact potential of informal networks and unconventional resource communities to our national security. DEF community members, Jay Long of Parlay Finance, Brad Halsey of Building Momentum and Jesse Levin, DEF’s Executive Director, share their thoughts on the Tradewinds Podcast, Defense Mavericks, with host Ryan Connell on the topic. The discussion covered economic inclusion as a stability factor to impact in humanitarian emergencies and conflict environments from the #AfghanistanEvac to a contested logistics project with Joe De Sena owner of Spartan in #Ukraine. 👉Watch the Full Episode: https://lnkd.in/e63XTtA7 Bonnie Evangelista Nicholas Vandre Joseph Kobsar Lauren Hansen-Armendariz Daniel Gomez Gene Ebersole #networklikeourlivesdependonit #HumansFirst #HumansFirst

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Jen Sovada

Senior Advisor @ SandboxAQ

1w

Just listened to the podcast- great job guys!

Nicholas Vandre

Social Innovator | Founder | Impact Driven Entrepreneur | Coach | Mentor | SOF Veteran | Veteran Advocate | TS/SCI

1w

Legends ! These men are my mentors and true mavericks. Thank you Ryan Connell for hosting some of the 10x’ers in our community.

W. Ethan Eagle🔴🟡

Innovation Expert @ Innovatrium | Human Capitalist🟢🔵, Chief Courage Officer | Systematizing Quality and Innovation | PhD Aerospace

1w

Love the format with multiple guests Ryan Connell! Great conversation. Training in Nat Sec regarding awareness and competence - I'm doing it every day! Hit me up to find out opportunities in early '25 to learn and gain confidence in leading change.

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