Pete Newell, Founder and CEO of BMNT, dives into the challenges of tech adoption in the Department of Defense. He argues that innovation is more about addressing human factors than technology itself. Newell highlights the need for cultural shifts and better education to facilitate this change. The conversation also touches on the evolution of military education systems, contrasting U.S. and U.K. approaches. Additionally, he emphasizes maintaining a proactive attitude in technology adoption to avoid stagnation and enhance defense operations.

Retired army colonel and Silicon Valley investor Pete Newell discusses bringing battlefield problem-solving techniques to the boardroom. Emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem before offering solutions, innovation exhaustion, and the need for internal and organizational transformations for advancement.