Austin Gray

Rylan Hamilton and Austin Gray, co-founders of Blue Water Autonomy, dive into the exciting world of autonomous ships tailored for the U.S. Navy. With Hamilton's extensive military experience and Gray's dual degree from HBS and MIT, they share their vision of merging technology and defense. Topics include their groundbreaking approach of building vessels that require minimal human maintenance, challenges in aligning tech with military needs, and lessons learned from a summer spent in Ukraine's defense tech landscape. Get ready for a naval innovation revolution!

Christian Lee, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain, discusses reviving shipbuilding to enhance maritime security alongside industry leaders like Larry Ryder from Austell USA and Mike Smith from Hanwha Defense. They explore the urgent need for investment and collaboration to modernize the Coast Guard and Navy fleets. Austin Gray delves into the future of uncrewed vessels, while Matt Paxton emphasizes the importance of addressing workforce shortages. Together, they tackle the challenges posed by international competition and the critical role of the Jones Act in supporting U.S. maritime capabilities.