Fostering Innovation and Leadership in Defense

In this episode, N2K's Brandon Karpf interviews Pete Newell, CEO and Founder of BMNT, about the challenges facing technology adoption within the Department of Defense (DoD). They discuss the concept of “mission acceleration,” focusing on the DoD’s struggle to keep pace with rapid changes on the battlefield and the importance of a human-centered approach to technology adaptation. Newell emphasizes that true innovation in defense is more of a "people problem" than a technology issue, requiring shifts in organizational culture and internal education. Tune in to hear insights on accelerating change in defense through better problem articulation and training.

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