This week, Ryan Connell sits down with Alex Martin, the CEO and co-founder of Clearspeed, to discuss how they are using AI-enabled voice analytics to revolutionize risk assessment in defense. Alex shares his personal journey from the Marine Corps to tech entrepreneur and how he’s aiming to solve the age-old problem of vetting individuals efficiently and at scale. He elaborates on the challenges of building a technology company in the defense and enterprise sectors, emphasizing the importance of trust, speed, and the human element in AI applications. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on startup success and the future of risk assessment.

TIMESTAMPS:

(1:09) Meet Alex Martin

(2:22) Why Clearspeed was born out of tragedy

(5:44) How to scale risk assessment

(9:57) Productizing a defense engine for enterprise

(12:28) How to find pockets of people with imagination

(15:27) Is this an invasion of privacy?

(19:02) How to balance speed and security

(21:47) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

(25:42) How to build a passionate team

(30:50) Creating a purpose-driven culture

(37:37) Why imagination is critical in VC

LINKS:

Follow Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-connell-8413a03a/

Follow Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandersmartin/

Clearspeed: https://www.clearspeed.com/

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

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