The Startup Defense Innovation Bootcamp, Leadership Development, and Building Momentum with Brad Halsey
Callye Keen sits down with the insightful Brad Halsey to delve into the dynamics of modern technological advancements, from the power of speed in combat scenarios to the innovation bootcamps reshaping military and tech landscapes.
Topic Highlights:
00:00 - Introducing Brad Halsey
Callye Keen introduces Brad Halsey, CEO and co-founder of Building Momentum, an organization that offers world class corporate, educator, and military training that teaches problem solving, leadership, project management, team idea creation and development.
[02:19] - Brad Halsey's Journey and Passion for Helping Others
Brad shares his journey from his time as a Navy officer to the creation of 'Building Momentum.' His experience led to a passion for assisting individuals during their toughest times, especially in war zones, disaster areas, and communities affected by systemic poverty.
[07:09] - Four Pillars of Business at Building Momentum
Brad Halsey delves into the four main business areas of Building Momentum: "innovation bootcamp" focusing on tech training for the DOD and industries, "innovation elevated" geared towards corporate training with a technological twist, "innovation academy" dedicated to teaching children problem-solving with technology, and "innovation design" for unique, innovative product creation.
[11:17] - Revealing Team Dynamics Under Pressure
Callye Keen points out that project constraints can reveal hidden challenges or "rocks in the path" within a team. Brad Halsey agrees, noting that putting a team, regardless of their professional background, under a technological and time constraint reveals their true nature.
[15:30] - Team Ownership and Problem-Solving in Dynamic Environments
Callye and Brad discuss the pitfalls of waiting for hierarchical validation in a team setting, emphasizing the value of proactive problem-solving and iterating solutions quickly.
[24:59] - Emphasizing Speed and Confidence in Technological Adaptation
Brad Halsey underscores the importance of speed and adaptability in modern conflicts, emphasizing, "speed is going to be the greatest weapon."
"It's not because I'm some genius. It's just because I have the confidence to know that I've been there and done that." - Brad Halsey
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Brad Halsey - CEO and Co-Founder, Building Momentum
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Brad Halsey CEO and Co-Founder, Building Momentum Founder and Chairman of the Board, Athena Rapid Response (501(c)3) Brad Halsey is a renowned world-class problem solver with decades of experience rapidly developing solutions on battlefields and disaster zones. As CEO and Co-Founder of Building Momentum, Brad leads a team of Ph.D.s, engineers, scientists, innovators, trainers, makers, educators, artists and thinkers to solve his clients’ hardest problems. Building Momentum also teaches people, from academics, engineers to corporate leaders and active-duty service members in the field, how to solve their own problems using new and emerging technologies.