Emil Michael
Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering and Chief Technology Officer for the Department of War, overseeing DARPA, Missile Defense Agency, and the department's research and prototyping enterprise; former senior executive who helped scale Uber into a global technology company.
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Dec 13, 2025 • 31min
Misunderstood Power: Emil Michael on the Truth About the DoW & Defense Tech
Emil Michael, Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering, discusses his unique journey from scaling Uber to shaping modern defense. He reveals the Department of War’s six critical technology areas, emphasizing the importance of applied AI and hypersonics in modern warfare. Emil highlights innovative companies like Anduril and Planet Labs that are transforming defense tech. He also shares insights on the need to reshore supply chains and enhance troop preparedness, all while debunking myths about the defense sector's challenges and priorities.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 30min
Ep 138: AI, Space-Based Interceptors & the Bleeding Edge of Warfare with Pentagon R&D Chief Emil Michael
Emil Michael, the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering, shares insights from his journey at the Pentagon after a rapid rise in tech at Uber. He discusses his urgent mission to transform military innovation and apply startup speed to the Department of Defense. Topics include streamlining the Critical Technologies List to six key areas, launching GenAI.mil in record time, and exploring the implications of AI on warfighting. Emil also highlights the shift to commercially-focused procurement and the importance of recruiting talent to maintain technological supremacy.
