Second Front

We are Second Front. In 2014, we began our mission to accelerate the delivery of emerging tech to US and allied warfighters. Today, we're taking the next step in our mission to power software for the free world. ?? Learn more: secondfront.com #secondfront #2F

A huge thank you to our platinum sponsors for making #OffsetSymposium 2025 possible! As we gear up for May 15 at the Mellon Auditorium in D.C., we’re proud to partner with leaders like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Booz Allen Hamilton, Carahsoft, Google Cloud, and Microsoft who share our mission of accelerating innovation in defense and national security. With their support, Offset will bring together top voices from government, tech, and industry to tackle the future of software-driven defense. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation. Get your early bird ticket today! ?? https://lnkd.in/dFSGvkw3 #DefenseTech #NationalSecurity #SoftwareForTheFreeWorld #GovTech

?? Achievement Unlocked: 90-Day DoD Authorization! ?? We are proud to share that Collaboration.Ai has successfully achieved a 90-day DoD Authorization, saving $2M in compliance costs. Utilizing our fully managed, DoD-compliant 2F Game Warden platform and Chainguard’s secure containers on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Collaboration.Ai deployed their #CrowdVector platform in less than three months—a timeline significantly shorter than the industry norm. Most importantly, the mission owner gets the critical technology they need securely and quickly. Let's go Collaboration.Ai!! ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUe37hSZ #DoD #ATO #natsec #defensetech

To defend the United States, collaboration between policymakers and defense leaders in the private sector is absolutely critical. That’s why we are a proud sponsor of Creative Defense Foundation’s second annual #DisruptorsInTheDesert, where we’ll work together to make our common defense a top priority. Will we see you there? ???? #NatSec #defensetech #CreativeDisruptors

?? Resilience. Reinvention. Leadership. ?? On the latest episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler Sweatt sat down with Hon. Martha McSally—former A-10 fighter pilot, U.S. Senator, and now 2F Independent Board Director—to talk about what it really takes to lead through change. They covered: ? Navigating major career transitions without losing your identity ? Building trust and communicating with clarity as a leader ? The balance between high performance and sustainability ? Why now is the best time to take risks, innovate, and lead Tune in ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d5BMdXfb Apple: https://lnkd.in/dzBY9ifH Vimeo: https://lnkd.in/dpi-hAyA #Leadership #nationalsecurity #defensetech #AQ2F

?? Breaking Down Barriers to AI Adoption in Federal Agencies Accreditation remains one of the biggest challenges in AI adoption for federal agencies. But through strategic partnerships and innovative tools, agencies can move faster while maintaining security and compliance. At AWS #Reinvent, Mamie Cruse (2F VP of Partnerships) sat down with Fed Gov Today & AWS Marketplace for "Speed to Mission: Accelerate GenAI Adoption Through Procurement Innovation" to discuss how partnerships, accreditation solutions like IC Marketplace, and agile procurement processes are transforming the landscape for federal AI adoption. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e5EkfVCP Amazon Web Services (AWS) #DefenseTech #FederalGov #NationalSecurity #Accreditation

We’re incredibly proud to share that Danielle Metz, 2F Chief Policy Officer, has been named a 2025 Federal 100 Award winner! The Fed 100 recognizes individuals who have pushed government operations forward through innovative tech approaches. Danielle’s career has been dedicated to strengthening national security through technology, and we’re honored to have her on the 2F team as we continue to power software for the free world. Please join us in congratulating Danielle on this well-deserved honor. ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/eetN53g5 #Fed100 #DefenseTech #NationalSecurity #SoftwareForTheFreeWorld #GovTech GovExec Nextgov/FCW

?? It’s official - Offset Symposium is back! ?? On May 15, we’re bringing together the sharpest minds in defense, government, and tech at the historic Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Last year, we hosted speakers like Congressmen Patrick Ryan and Rob Wittman, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Katherine Sutton (Chief Technology Advisor to the Pentagon). This year? We’re raising the bar. Get ready for a day focused on the critical role advanced software—ranging from AI to cybersecurity—plays in defending our freedoms in a rapidly evolving world. ?? May 15, 2025 from 9-6:30pm ?? Mellon Auditorium, Washington DC ??? https://lnkd.in/drX8UB3T Join us as we power software for the free world. #OffsetSymposium #DefenseTech #NationalSecurity #SoftwareForTheFreeWorld

?? Welcome to the Team! ?? We’re thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Second Front team! Each brings unique skills, expertise, and energy to help us power software for the free world. ?? Allie Riley ?? Donald Gansberger ?? Dylan B. ?? Erik Petersen II ?? Sean Badua ?? Sean P. We couldn’t be more excited to have them on board! Please join us in giving them a warm welcome. ?? #Welcome #NewHires #Teamwork #Innovation #DefenseTech

?? From West2025 to #Prodacity by Rise8 We had a great time yesterday at Prodacity and are ready for Day 2. If you're here in Nashville, make sure to stop on the Second Front booth and see how you can rapidly accredit and deploy your software for the DoD and other gov agencies. Tomorrow, Donnie Hasseltine also goes live with a keynote on Automating ATO for the Modern SaaS Era. The mission starts with you, so let's get to work. ?? #defensetech #secondfront #DoD Jake Waddell Joshua Roberts Sean Badua Mark Brandt