EEC 451: Converting from a Combat Pilot to Helping Military People Work with AI-Technology in the Business World, with Nate Amidon

Nate Amidon is a former U.S. Air Force combat pilot turned CEO and founder of Form 100 Consulting. He helps enterprise technology and program leaders create alignment, drive predictable execution, and implement AI with real ROI.

• You have a military background; what leadership principles from that experience apply directly to business and technology teams?
• How do you help people in the military convert to the business world?
• What are the biggest mistakes leaders make when trying to implement AI in their organizations?
• How can leaders create clarity in complex programs where multiple teams and stakeholders are involved?
• Why do so many agile programs struggle with predictability, even when teams are performing well?
• You talk a lot about alignment; what does alignment actually look like inside a large enterprise program?

Nate Amidon is a former U.S. Air Force combat pilot turned CEO and founder of Form 100 Consulting. He helps enterprise technology and program leaders create alignment, drive predictable execution, and implement AI with real ROI. Drawing on military precision and hard-won civilian experience, Nate specializes in cutting through complexity to deliver clarity, for teams, leaders, and organizations navigating large-scale change.

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