What happens to all the technologies stuck in federal and university labs? How can entrepreneurs break into Deep Tech? The "FedTech Innovators" podcast seeks to answer these questions and more through conversations with entrepreneurs who have navigated the Deep Tech commercialization space. Discover the trends, transformations, and trajectories of the Deep Tech ecosystem with host Ben Solomon from FedTech, one of America’s fastest-growing Deep Tech companies. Join us every other week for a new episode of "FedTech Innovators".
In this episode of the "FedTech Innovator", host Ben Solomon sits down with Mike Grubbs from Safire to discuss the venture's path after participating in FedTech's Startup Studio, Mike's wide range of careers leading him to Safire, and his advice to current Startup Studio participants.
25 Sept 2023
FedTech Innovator: Genevieve Lind, PhD from NOAA
In this episode of the "FedTech Innovator", host Ben Solomon sits down with Genevieve Lind, PhD from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Small Business Innovation Research Program (NOAA SBIR) to discuss NOAA's approach to the SBIR proposal, the administration's vast mission space, and her path from neuroscience to leading NOAA SBIR.
18 Aug 2023
FedTech Innovator: Will Schaffer from Mercia Asset Management PLC
In this episode of the "FedTech Innovator", host Ben Solomon sits down with Will Schaffer from Mercia Asset Management PLC to discuss venture investing, the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions for prime and subprime contractors, and the changing scene of English public-private partnerships.
4 Aug 2023
FedTech Innovator: Helen Whiteley from the Women+ in Climate Tech Global Network
In this episode of the "FedTech Innovator" podcast, Helen Whiteley, Executive Director at the Women+ in Climate Tech Global Network, dive into talks of tackling the climate crisis through technology and diversity with host Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner of FedTech. Listen as the two investigate the changing landscape of climate tech, ways to make the climate tech space more equitable, and why diversity is such a critical component of saving the planet.
17 Jul 2023
FedTech Innovator: Tyrell Junius from Tiami Networks
In the summer of 2022, Tyrell Junius was selected to be a participant in NSIN Foundry, a startup studio powered by FedTech. Now, he is the co-founder of Tiami Networks, a startup spun-out from the technology he and his team was assigned to. Along with securing a license from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Tiami Networks has successfully won public funding.
Listen in as host Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner at FedTech, and Tyrell discuss the Foundry program, the SBIR process, and the incredible journey of entrepreneurship.
23 Jun 2023
FedTech Innovator: Justin Dunnicliff and Brady Ryan
In this episode of the "FedTech Innovator" podcast, Justin Dunnicliff, Deputy Managing Director at NSIN; and Brady Ryan, Principal at NSIN; engage in a defense-focused conversation with host Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner at FedTech. Join them as they discuss the burgeoning defense sector in Seattle and delve into the Department of Defense's (DoD) growing relationships with tech startups. Gain valuable advice from Justin and Brady on how startups can successfully forge partnerships with the DoD.
26 May 2023
FedTech Innovator: Rachel Rath from Johnson & Johnson
Rachel Rath, Director, BARDA Alliance at Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS, sat down with Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner at FedTech, in the latest episode of the "FedTech Innovator" podcast. The two discuss the prevention of future pandemics, Rachel’s path through politics to Johnson & Johnson, and growing the Washington DC startup scene.
28 Apr 2023
Meeting with Asmod Karki, Co-Founder & Head of Operations at VikasaTech
Asmod Karki, Co-Founder & Head of Operations at VikasaTech, sat down with Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner at FedTech, in the latest episode of the "FedTech Innovator" podcast. The two discuss the Nepali technology entrepreneurial ecosystem, Asmod's journey to Princeton University, and his suggestions for rethinking entrepreneurship.
14 Apr 2023
Meeting with Dr. Christel Bastida, CEO of HealieTech
Dr. Christel Bastida, CEO at HealieTech, sat down with Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner at FedTech, in the latest episode of the "FedTech Innovator" podcast. The two discuss self-healing materials and their application to defense and space technologies, NASA technology licensing, the value of FedTech's Startup Studio, and some of the challenges of startup team formation.
31 Mar 2023
Meeting with Josh Grehan, Principal of Helios Climate Ventures
Josh Grehan, Principal of Helios Climate Ventures, sat down with Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner of FedTech, in the latest episode of the "FedTech Innovator" podcast. The two discuss Josh's passion for climate technology, his background leading to Helios Climate Ventures, and his advice for entrepreneurs pitching to VCs.
17 Mar 2023
Meeting with Gabe Mounce, Deputy Director of SpaceWERX and Director of the AFRL Outreach & Tech Engagement Office in New Mexico
Gabe Mounce, Deputy Director of SpaceWERX and Director of the AFRL Outreach & Tech Engagement Office in New Mexico, sat down with Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner of FedTech, in the latest episode of the "FedTech Innovator" podcast. The two discuss the changing New Mexico Deep Tech ecosystem, defining Space Force, and Gabe's hopes for the future of startups working with the Department of Defense.
3 Mar 2023
Meeting with Mike Bynum from FedTech
Mike Bynum, Director of FedTech's Department of Defense Programs, sat down with Ben Solomon, Founder and Managing Partner of FedTech, in the latest episode of the "FedTech Innovator" podcast.
The two discuss the Department of Defense’s changing small business strategy, working with the Special Operations community, and how his exciting career led him to FedTech.
17 Feb 2023
Meeting with FedTech Alumni, Bryan Knouse from OWL
Bryan Knouse, CEO of OWL sat down with Ben Solomon, CEO and Managing Partner of FedTech, in the second episode of the “FedTech Innovator” podcast. The two discuss the humble beginnings of OWL, hackathons, engaging the government as a small company, and the growing pains of running a business.
3 Feb 2023
Meeting with FedTech Alumni, Mike Grace from Longshot Space
Mike Grace, CEO of Longshot Space Technologies Corporation, sat down with Ben Solomon, CEO and Managing Partner of FedTech, in the first episode of the “FedTech Innovator” podcast. The two discuss the future of space, transitioning out of the Army, the road to launching Longshot Space, and his advice for making entrepreneurs' lives easier.
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