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ICYMI…Rise8 Founder and CEO Bryon Kroger is a 2025 DefenseScoop 50 Nominee! The DefenseScoop 50 Awards honor leaders using modern technology to transform U.S. defense. Bryon’s mission is clear: deliver better software, faster because lives depend on it. At Rise8, we believe in creating a future where fewer bad things happen because of bad software. If you believe in that future too, cast your vote for Bryon today. ??????????????????? ????????????????????: https://lnkd.in/e_-hjz8H #DefenseScoop50 #MissionObsessed #GovTech

We prefer "Mission Madness" ?????? At Rise8, we don’t just play the game. We change it. We’re #Hiring A-Players for our Dream Team—builders of game-changing software for the most critical missions. While others chase brackets, we’re focused on delivering impact with valuable software users love. ?????? ????????8? ?? ???????? ???????? ??-??????????????—because Together, We Rise ?? ?????? ????????????????—competitive pay, top-tier benefits, and an investment in ???????? growth ?? ?????????????????? ??????????????—fast-paced, mission-focused, and built for impact Ready to rise? Bring your A-game and LET’S GO! ???????? ?????? ????????: rise8.us/careers #WereHiring #MissionObsessed #GPTWCertified

In high-stakes environments, uncertainty isn’t the enemy. It’s the reality. So how do you navigate it? At Prodacity 2025, David Bland shared a framework to mitigate risk and move forward confidently: ???????? ??????????, ?????????? ???????? ??????????????, ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ????????. To tackle uncertainty, David introduced the Mission Model Canvas—a strategy prototype that helps teams align by mapping beneficiaries, value propositions, and key risks?before execution. Instead of building first and hoping for adoption, teams benefit from an intentional process: ?? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????????????????—What must be true for success? ?? ?????? ?????????? ???? ????????????????—Are we focused on feasibility while overlooking whether people actually want this? ?????????? ???????? ??????-???????? ??????????????????????—Validate assumptions with evidence. Because you don’t win just by learning. You win by putting learning into action. Learn how to put this framework into action and navigate uncertainty with confidence. Watch the full talk??? (link in comments). #Prodacity #TogetherWeRise #GovernmentInnovation #GovTech

Are you maximizing mission impact? At Prodacity 2025, Jason Fraser issued a challenge: rethink how we measure success in mission-driven work. He shared the story of Max, an Airman with an injury that cut his Pararescue career short. But instead of saving one life per jump, he found a new way to serve—???????????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????? ??????????????????. His impact didn’t shrink. It scaled. This is the ?????????????? ??????????—outcomes per unit of effort. Whether it’s ?????????? ?????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? or ?????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ????????, knowing your ratio makes optimization possible. Jason’s takeaway? ?????? ?????? ??????????, ???????? ?????? ???????????? ????????????????, ?????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ???? ???????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ????????. In government and defense, that’s not just efficiency, it’s mission critical. Where will you find leverage to maximize mission impact? Watch the full talk: link in comments?? #Prodacity #TogetherWeRise #GovernmentInnovation #GovTech

???????? ???? ?? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ???? ????????????? User outcomes are the human behaviors that drive mission results, and we measure, validate, and evaluate whether an outcome is tied directly to mission success. Because output is meaningless unless it drives the desired impact. Outcomes bridge the gap between output and mission impact—and they only exist in production. At Rise8, Risers own two key metrics: ???????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????? ??????????????????. On the heels of Prodacity 2025, we’re celebrating our team’s relentless drive to take bold risks and learn fast, delivering 100? outcomes in production. ?? ???????? ????????????????, ?????? ???????? ??????????, ???? ???????? ???????????????????? ????????????????????????. 100 outcomes in production isn’t just a milestone. It’s a testament to the trust and collaboration of our clients and partners, and the duty, unity, and tenacity of our A-Players to ???????? ???????? ????????????. THANK YOU for your contributions and continued effort. We are just getting started! Ready to deliver mission-critical outcomes at the speed your users demand? Explore the many ways to partner with Rise8: https://lnkd.in/ezidZXTf. #GovTech #GovernmentInnovation #MissionObsessed

Rise8 builds mission-critical software with teams that transform. We keep it real / about outcomes in prod / achieved through a grit and growth mindset / with no unnecessary rules. We’re #Hiring A-Players to make an impact. ?CI/CD Engineer III ?Senior Cybersecurity Engineer ?Senior Software Engineer ?Software Engineer III ?Staff InfoSec Analyst ?Staff Platform Engineer Explore open roles and apply today: rise8.us/careers #ReadytoRise #WereHiring #GPTWCertified

?????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ????????????. ?????? ???????? ???? ?????? ????? With 19+ years inside the Pentagon, Congress, and the Defense Innovation Board, Bess Dopkeen has seen firsthand why traditional acquisition models struggle and what we must unlearn to build a more agile, responsive defense ecosystem. In this Prodacity Fireside Reflection, Bryon Kroger and Bess tackle: ?? ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????????? ???????? ???? ???????????? ?????????????? ??????????????????????? ?? ?????? ???? ???? ?????????? ?????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????????? ????????????????????-?????????? ?????????????????? ????????????? ?? ???????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????????????????? ???? ????????????????????? One key takeaway? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ????????????????. Change doesn’t come from the top alone. It happens when teams have the freedom, tools, and leadership support to iterate and solve real problems. This is a must-watch for anyone driving change in defense innovation. Catch the full conversation now?? (link in comments). #Prodacity #TogetherWeRise #GovTech #DefenseInnovation

????????????????????, ??????????????????????????????, & ???????????????????? ????????????: ?????????? ??’???????????? ???? ?????????????????? ???????? Celebrating a decade of ???????? ???????????????????? and how it reshaped leadership, strategy, product development, and culture transformation, Barry O'Reilly took the Prodacity stage with a clear message:? if you’re not unlearning, you’re inviting disruption. ?????????? ??????, ?????????? ??????????, ?????????? ????????.?What once seemed radical—continuous delivery, rapid experimentation, and daily software deployments—is now essential. ???????????????????? > ????????????????. High-performers don’t struggle to acquire new skills; they struggle to let go of what no longer works. ???????????????? > ??????????????. The best organizations measure success by impact, not effort. ?????????????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????? ??????.?Transformation begins when leaders model the behaviors they want to see. The hardest part of innovation isn’t learning. It’s letting go. Watch the full talk: https://lnkd.in/e-QhxUTi #Prodacity #GovTech #GovernmentInnovation #Leadership

We’re #Hiring! At Rise8, we don’t just build and ship software, we build momentum. We turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, small steps into giant leaps, and big ideas into mission impact. We’re a team of A-Players—relentless in pursuit, united in purpose, and driven by duty. If that resonates with you, it’s time to talk. ?? ?? We’re Great Place to Work Certified ?? We deliver game-changing products through culture-changing processes ?? We don’t accept the status quo, we redefine it Curious if you’re a mutual fit? Check out our open positions now: rise8.us/careers ??CI/CD Engineer III ??Creative Director ??Senior Cybersecurity Engineer ??Staff InfoSec Analyst ??Staff Platform Engineer Are you a transitioning Service Member? Apply for one of our DoD-SkillBridge Internship opportunities! #ReadytoRise #WereHiring #TechCareers #GovTech

???????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? – ???????? ???????????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ????????????????????! The DefenseScoop 50 Awards recognize leaders transforming U.S. defense through modern technology. Bryon Kroger’s mission with Rise8 is clear: deliver better software, faster because lives depend on it. Rise8 is relentless in driving high-quality, secure, continuous software delivery for the warfighter. If you believe in creating a future where fewer bad things happen because of bad software, cast your vote for Bryon Kroger today! ??????????????????? ????????????????????: https://lnkd.in/e_-hjz8H #DefenseScoop50 #MissionObsessed #GovTech