About Disruptive by Design, A SIGNAL Media Podcast, AFCEA Emerging Leaders
Tune in as SIGNAL Media speaks with leaders across industry, the military and academia as they share their experiences being 'Disruptive By Design,' as they navigate the technology world of information technology, military systems and intelligence. What would these Emerging Leaders have to say to current leaders and to others in their field about the challenges of advancing technologies and systems for a near-peer environment. How has AFCEA or other professional associations helped their careers? What is next for these movers and shakers?
SIGNAL Media’s Disruptive by Design: Small Business, Big Impact Series. Episode 1
What does it take for a small business to make a big impact? Kick off SIGNAL Media’s Disruptive by Design: Small Business, Big Impact Series with a conversation featuring AFCEA’s Small Business Committee leadership. Discover how networking, mentorship, and shared expertise are helping small businesses build influence, find opportunities, and thrive in today’s dynamic government and defense ecosystem.
Featuring our host Kimberly Underwood and AFCEA’s Small Business Committee Chair Will Swann and Co-Chair Liz DeBiase, along with AFCEA's Small Business Programs Manager, Bo Inscho.
Learn more about AFCEA’s Small Business Programs https://www.afcea.org/small-business and Small Business Committee: https://www.afcea.org/about-afcea/committees/small-business-committee
25 Sept 2026
SIGNAL Media’s Disruptive by Design: Understanding the Security Clearance Process
In our newest Disruptive by Design episode, let members from AFCEA’s Emerging Leaders group help you understand the security clearance process! Whether you're exploring careers in government, defense, intelligence, or government contracting, this recording provides a practical introduction to security clearances. Industry and government experts will walk through the different clearance levels, the investigation process, common misconceptions, and tips for preparing for a cleared career.
Featuring:
Ryan Nerney, Managing Partner at Ladera Ranch office of Tully Rinckey PLLC
Drew Howser, Business Development Manager for Skyward Federal
Moderated by Brittany Forrester, Senior Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC
Are you a member of AFCEA’s Emerging Leaders and interested in being a guest on our #DisruptivebyDesign podcast? Are you open to contributing an article for #SIGNALMagazine? Fill out this form to help the AFCEA team learn more about you, your areas of expertise and the topics you’re interested in exploring! https://buff.ly/ClXczny (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuff.ly%2FClXczny&data=05%7C02%7Clantoniovila%40afcea.org%7C2e59745aba9b4c6de80a08df17fe1b15%7C0bf44cb4c71847b29994aa8662682668%7C0%7C0%7C639256052312991095%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lb8%2BqKfxFHBJn6Dxn5KYxa4Z9Lkqn%2Biktzz3ZMHpKMk%3D&reserved=0)
11 Sept 2026
SIGNAL Media’s Disruptive by Design: Bridging Enterprise AI to the Tactical Edge: Insights from TechNet Augusta and Recent Army and Joint Operations
In this special episode, guest hosted by Maj. Gen. Pete Gallagher, USA (Ret.), also a member of AFCEA International’s Executive Committee, Army warrant officers continue the conversation from TechNet Augusta 2026 just weeks after the conference.
Hear from an outstanding panel of Army technical leaders connect insights and lessons learned from recent Army and joint exercises and operations. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping defense—from enterprise systems to the tactical edge—and what these changes mean for the Army’s future.
Featuring:
Retired Maj. Gen. Pete Gallagher, CACI International - caci.com (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaci.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clantoniovila%40afcea.org%7C299e61d18b1b4a9b33a408df0f663fff%7C0bf44cb4c71847b29994aa8662682668%7C0%7C0%7C639246603997180142%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qAdo4O%2BcLpk2EN%2FZfx1JyG1WmpWS3icJzd5YVwZhD4c%3D&reserved=0)
CW5 David Lucy, ARCYBER - https://www.arcyber.army.mil/ (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arcyber.army.mil%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clantoniovila%40afcea.org%7C299e61d18b1b4a9b33a408df0f663fff%7C0bf44cb4c71847b29994aa8662682668%7C0%7C0%7C639246603997210667%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bsx0APjJt98lhlKY7nIp8kiyGO1B78kLPy9ffCUrk1U%3D&reserved=0)
CW2 Austin Boomgarden, USSOCOM - socom.mil (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsocom.mil%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clantoniovila%40afcea.org%7C299e61d18b1b4a9b33a408df0f663fff%7C0bf44cb4c71847b29994aa8662682668%7C0%7C0%7C639246603997234764%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9gOEnP22E9z5sHKmblTNoW0mJg60XlHZ2yzBQGA3Gr4%3D&reserved=0)
CW2 John Mosqueda, JRTC Operations Group - home.army.mil/polk/units-tenants/jrtc-operations-group (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.army.mil%2Fpolk%2Funits-tenants%2Fjrtc-operations-group&data=05%7C02%7Clantoniovila%40afcea.org%7C299e61d18b1b4a9b33a408df0f663fff%7C0bf44cb4c71847b29994aa8662682668%7C0%7C0%7C639246603997257975%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bfRMM6oyrrx622%2F0MJ3on8l%2BRTVoBj6YovJ3BwXrQuE%3D&reserved=0)
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