Minimum Viable Podcast (MVP)

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The Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF) inspires, connects and empowers people in order to promote an innovative culture in the U.S. national security. The Minimum Viable Podcast (MVP) is our way of sharing about people, events, and activities going on across the virtuous insurgency. You should also follow us on social media and subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop! You can learn more about the DEF community and get involved at def.org/join.

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Innovate to Win - Defense Acquisition University and Innovation Readiness Assesment

Apr 10 2023 40 mins  
Join us as DEF's Executive Director sits with Dr. Marina Theodotou, Lolita Horne and Eric Farraro of DAU! Using industry and academic research, and insights from the workforce, the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) created the Innovation Competencies and Skills Model. The model includes a self-assessment and personalized learning recommendations based on assessment results

The Masked Innovator

Apr 06 2023 33 mins  
The Masked Innovator is a new take on Podcasts from the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum! Take a listen and see if you can figure out who the guests are before the end! No self promotions, no sales pitches, just honest opinions on the topic of innovation within the Department of Defense!

SBIR / STTR 101

Mar 06 2023 37 mins  
Come learn how to navigate the challenging world of SBIR's and STTR's!

Midwest Mafia Update with Heath Murray

Feb 06 2023 17 mins  
DEF's executive director Trish Martinelli talks with Heath Murray, the Indiana Agora lead, about the recent DEF Drink and Think and the importance of local Agoras in the national DEF ecosystem. Trish and Heath also discussed the unique nature of the DEF community and how it connects and empowers innovative thinkers in the national security space.

Thoughts from the 757 with Nicholas Marchand

Jan 30 2023 14 mins  
DEF's executive director Trish Martinelli talks with Nicholas Marchand, the lead for the 757 Agora. Nick hosted one of many DEF events on November 10, 2022, now unofficially known as National DEF Day.  Trish and Nick discussed the 757 Agora, its unique position in the national security ecosystem, and the value local Agoras add to DEF's mission to inspire, connect, and empower.

DEF in Chicago with Alex Gorsuch

Jan 17 2023 13 mins  
DEF's executive director Trish Martinelli talks with Alex Gorsuch, the Chicago Agora lead, about his recent DEFx event, the Chicago entrepreneurial ecosystem, and his company Ascent. Trish and Alex also discuss future plans for the Chicago Agora and for DEF overall, and why individuals interested in the national security innovation space should get involved.

I Am Remarkable with Alexis Bonnell

Aug 24 2022 24 mins  
DEF's executive director Trish Martinelli talks with Alexis Bonnell about her time as a facilitator at I Am Remarkable, a Google project seeking to inspire and empower working people to take pride in their achievements. This kind of empowerment is a critical component to true success and fulfillment in both the defense and innovation spheres. 

Foundry, call to action!

Mar 15 2022 57 mins  
The National Security Innovation Network (NSIN “Esign”) runs a program called “Foundry” that matches DOD technology with Entrepreneurs with the goal of creating private entities to sell the DOD technology to both the commercial and public/DoD sector.   Featuring: Mark Anholt – Program Manager of Foundry, can speak to program, selection critea, historical successes, a

Agora-In-A-Box

Mar 08 2022 54 mins  
On January 31st, 2022 we hosted our first Agora Launch party. An event where we 'unboxed' the Agora-In-A-Box tool and demonstrated the process it takes to start a new Agora. We had a great turnout and are excited to see how many Agora will emerge in the coming months.  If you weren't able to attend you can now listen to the recording from the event. If you have any quest

Q1 Saturday Super Summit

Feb 25 2022 26 mins  
On the 29th of January as another big storm bore down on the Northeast, the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum (DEF) held it’s quarterly volunteer summit, and the first Summit under the new Executive Director Trish Martinelli. More than 15 volunteers, leaders, staff, past and present Executive Directors, and DEF Board members kicked off the Summit and invested 4 hours in charting the wa