Space Minds Disrupting the Intelligence Machine
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May 21, 2025 
Robert Cardillo, President of the Cardillo Group and former head of the NGA, delivers fascinating insights about the evolving landscape of geospatial intelligence. He discusses the pressing need for reform in intelligence procurement, arguing for a commercial-first approach. The conversation also dives into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in data analysis, dispelling myths about its impact on jobs. Cardillo highlights the expectations for upcoming initiatives under new leadership and the future of space policy.
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DNI's Unprecedented Event Presence
- DNI Avril Haines personally engaged with attendees at GEOINT Symposium well before her keynote speech.
- She spent over an hour interacting with startups, academics, and established institutions, showing her commitment.
Challenging Intelligence Norms
- DNI Haines questions outdated intelligence processes and archaic procurement laws.
- She challenges why old programs persist simply because "we've always done it that way."
Disrupting Budget and Contract Norms
- The Trump administration wants to disrupt old budget and contracting rules seen as inefficient.
- It prefers commercial solutions over costly government-built systems, pushing "buy what you can, build what you must."