Common Mission Project

Thrilled to share some powerful insights from the C4ISR Symposium (AFCEA San Diego Chapter), where my teammate Lanka Diunugala and I had the invaluable opportunity to connect with key players across NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, SATCOM, and industry experts from Booz Allen, Deloitte, and SAIC. This event was a convergence of defense and technology experts focused on advancing AI and machine learning for naval operations and beyond. Thank you to the Common Mission Project and Lockheed Martin for making this valuable experience possible. Special thanks to Robert Markey (from AFCEA) and Sean Holland (from the Common Mission Project) for inviting our team to this event. Sessions like AI in Action: Supercharging Naval Operations with Machine Learning, Operator Advantage: Empowering the Marine Corps at the Tactical Edge, and Data Dominance: Unlocking the Power of Naval Data Centricity provided deep dives into how AI and data-centric strategies are revolutionizing military operations, empowering units at the tactical edge, and unlocking the full potential of operational data. These discussions highlighted the growing importance of secure, real-time data processing and machine learning applications in the defense sector. This conference was incredibly valuable to the work we’re doing at our internship (Innovating for National Security (i4NS) Program), where we are interning with the Department Of Defense through UCSD’s partnership. This internship has allowed us to engage directly with military stakeholders and develop solutions that support mission readiness. Over the course of the symposium, we conducted multiple in-person interviews with both industry and defense leaders. Hearing various technical perspectives provided valuable insights towards contextualizing our problem statement from our problem sponsor (the US Army), and developing a technology-based and data-driven MVP.? I’m excited to continue applying these insights as we develop innovative, real-world solutions!

Earlier this year Pharos Aerospace was fortunate to secure the support of Common Mission Project and Lockheed Martin through H4XLabs. We are deeply grateful, as this funding is enabling Pharos Aerospace to attend upcoming SSA and SDA conferences. We are excited to meet other members of the community in person!

9 years and going strong: Hacking for Defense? (H4D) has been taught in dozens of universities across three continents. How did H4D start? Joe Felter and Steve Blank of Stanford University told that story in the speaker series Silicon Valley and the U.S. Government. Along with H4D co-creator Peter Newell, they developed a groundbreaking experiential learning approach focused on making a real impact to national security. Their pioneering Stanford H4D course combined a few key ingredients: 1?? Actual government problems 2?? Rapid innovation methods 3?? Students who want to serve and make real impact In its 10th year, Hacking for Defense Stanford continues to innovate the curriculum – and the momentum is building. Thanks to Ernestine Fu for moderating a great discussion. Stanford Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation, Common Mission Project, Common Mission Project UK, BMNT, Tom Byers, Steve Weinstein, Jeff Decker, Tom Bedecarré, Alex Gallo, Ph.D., NSIN - National Security Innovation Network, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Office of Naval Research, NavalX

Former #H4D team, Anthro Energy, was just awarded $24.9M by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to build the first U.S.-owned advanced electrolyte production facility in Louisville, KY. This facility will produce 12,000 metric tons of electrolyte annually, supporting the future of electric vehicles, defense, and consumer electronics. This project will not only strengthen America’s battery supply chain but also create over 500 jobs and support local community initiatives. We’re proud to see this former student team take on a key role in advancing clean energy! ???? BMNT, NSIN - National Security Innovation Network, Common Mission Project, #CleanEnergy, #BatteryTech, #DOE, #Sustainability

One of the most fun interviews I've had, with Startup Istanbul's Burak Buyukdemir. https://lnkd.in/gUQ4QQUU #LeanStartup #entrepreneurship