Harnessing the Power of Solder-Driven Innovation with Bill Wilder, NCOIC, XVIII Airborne Corps Data Activities

This week, Bonnie Evangelista sits down with Bill Wilder, NCOIC for XVIII Airborne Corps Data Activities, to talk about the importance of bottoms-up military innovation. They talk about the current pipeline for soldier-oriented ideas and how it connects end-users with the resources needed to bring projects to life. Tune in to explore the world of military innovation and the vital role it plays in enhancing our defense capabilities.

TIMESTAMPS:

(2:49) Connecting end users to money and authorities

(4:26) Why soldier input is vital

(10:30) How to leverage funds for rapid change

(11:52) Why Minimum “Valuable” Products are key to focused execution

(13:09) Getting buy-in from Commanders

(18:17) XVIII Airborne Corps’ approach to change

LINKS:

Follow Bill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-wilder-a87399177/

Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/

CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/

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