# Callye Keen

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Building Defense Tech That Actually Scales

What does it take to actually build and scale physical innovation in GovCon? In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Callye Keen, CEO of KForm and host of Startup Defense, to explore the real challenges of bringing new defense technology to market from startup myths to manufacturing realities. We c…

Speed of Relevance, Maritime Autonomy, and Defense Acquisition with Noam Oz

Callye Keen interviews Noam Oz, a former director of innovation operations at Naval X, discussing his extensive background in defense and technology innovation. They explore the challenges of navigating the defense acquisition landscape, the importance of iterative development, and the need for eff…

Kinetic Autonomous Counter UAS, Serial Entrepreneurship, and Allen Control Systems with Steve Simoni

Callye Keen and Steve Simone discuss the evolving landscape of defense technology, particularly in countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Steve shares his passion for building businesses in this sector, the challenges of developing effective counter-drone solutions, and the importance of private…

Connecting with Purpose, Defense Manufacturing, and Sustainment with Bret Boyd

Callye Keen and Bret Boyd discuss the challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing sector, particularly in relation to supply chain management and defense manufacturing. They explore the importance of connecting small manufacturers, the role of technology and AI in procurement, and the need fo…

Data at Mission Speed, Resilient Pipelines, and Grist Mill Exchange with Jen Obernier

How government teams can buy, trust, and operationalize commercial data faster for mission-critical decisions Guest: Jen Obernier | CEO, Grist Mill Exchange What does it take to get the exact commercial data a mission team needs before the decision window closes? In this episode, Jen Obernier joins…

Rapid Acquisition, Venture Speed, and DCODE with Meagan Metzger

Why defense innovation still stalls, how to fix the operating model, and what it takes to get commercial technology into warfighters’ hands at mission speed Guest: Meagan Metzger – Founder + Chief Executive Officer, Dcode What actually keeps great commercial technology from reaching the Department …

Defense Acquisition Reform, Building Relationships, and MIM Ventures with Noam Oz

How operator-led startups, rapid acquisition pathways, and relationship-driven execution are reshaping defense innovation Guest: Noam Oz - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, MIM Ventures; Former Director for Innovation Operations, NavalX Defense acquisition is changing, but new authorities only matter…

Mission Integrity, Financial Gravity, and Lean to Incorruptible with Eric Ries

Why good companies drift from their founding purpose and how leaders can build organizations that resist corruption Guest: Eric Ries - Author of Incorruptible, creator of The Lean Startup, and founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange Eric Ries returns to the fundamental problem behind company buil…

Expeditionary Power, Software-Defined Energy, and BKPK with Sascha Dainat

How intelligent, modular power enables defense and emergency-response missions at the edge Guest: Sascha Dainat – Chief Revenue Officer, BKPK Power Power is rarely the mission, but nearly every modern mission depends on it. Sascha Dainat joins Callye Keen to explain how BKPK is turning disconnect…

GPS-Denied Autonomy, Synthetic GPS, VICTUS with Jesse Hamel

Resilient autonomy starts with answering: Where am I? Guest: Jesse Hamel – Founder & CEO, VICTUS GPS is embedded in everything from autonomous vehicles and precision weapons to aviation, shipping, communications, and financial transactions—but its signal is fragile and increasingly easy to jam or …