The Graham Plaster Podcast

Tyler Sweatt, from Westpoint on 9/11 to the CEO of Second Front Systems

Before taking the tiller at Second Front, Tyler Sweatt [https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3925417-1&h=275893022&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ftylersweatt%2F&a=Tyler+Sweatt], a former Army officer, was a founding team member at CalypsoAI, founded and sold technology consulting firm Future Tense, and led the emerging technology and security practice at Toffler Associates. Tyler loves the Acquired Podcast [https://www.acquired.fm/] and recommends it to everyone. About Second Front Systems: Second Front Systems fast-tracks government access to disruptive, commercially proven, software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications for national security missions.For more information, visit https://secondfront.com/ [https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3925417-1&h=631617137&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsecondfront.com%2F%3Futm_source%3Dpr%26utm_medium%3Dpr%26utm_campaign%3DFY24Q2_EC_and_CEO_Announcement_CM&a=https%3A%2F%2Fsecondfront.com%2F]

Jade and Jerry, on Creating a Digital Dashboard for Defense Innovation

Jade Baranski, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, Mobilize Having led multiple successful SBIR awards, Jade is passionate about connecting and growing the community of small businesses that make up our nation’s competitive advantage.‍ They have personally created, purchased, and sold multiple companies in their career, ranging from full-service marketing to data collection and analytics platforms. Jerry Ramey, TECHNICAL CO-FOUNDER, Mobilize Jerry is the resident problem solver, and most notably, a connoisseur of Kentucky bourbon. ‍As a first-generation college graduate, he created the bioinformatics program at Transylvania University in Kentucky. Jerry then went on to his PhD candidacy at the School of Mines before launching his first development company. ‍A few of his most notable achievements include analyzing, iterating, and building an advanced data collaboration model for the DOD innovation ecosystem and creating and researching an algorithm to analyze genetic sequences for HIV resistance. For more, subscribe to the SILICON NATION (www.TheSiliconNation.com) newsletter.

Rocky Herron, on Attacking PTSD with a Sword, and Fighting the Fentanyl Epidemic

Rocky Herron spent 31 years as a DEA Special Agent investigating drug trafficking at the local, national, and international levels. Upon retiring from DEA in 2021, he accepted a position as “Alcohol and Other Drug Ambassador” for the San Diego County Office of Education and supports the Enrique S. Camarena Educational Foundation [https://www.camarenafoundation.org/] as the Director of Outreach. He frequently represents the World Boxing Council (WBC) and WBC University by providing presentations and training resources to boxing communities in the USA and Mexico. He is on the advisory board for The Song For Charlie Foundation. [https://www.songforcharlie.org/] More info: * www.rockyherron.com [http://www.rockyherron.com/] * www.sdcoe.net/ichoose [http://www.sdcoe.net/ichoose] * https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2023-12-02/rocky-herron-dea-drug-prevention-san-diego-schools [https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2023-12-02/rocky-herron-dea-drug-prevention-san-diego-schools]  p.s. you may have noticed we have added a new subscriber level for the SILICON NATION newsletter called “private party” - We just hosted our first invite-only event for this group with over 200 attendees at a private residence. From one senior executive who attended, “The event was amazing. I got to meet so many interesting individuals and some in fields that I would never have thought would be so different, interesting *and yet* applicable! The venue, the people, and the planning were all spectacular.” www.TheSiliconNation.com

Guidel Olivas, on Surviving Human Trafficking and Joining the Fight to End It

Born in the 80s with both parents serving under the equivalent of the Mexican CIA (Direccion Federal de Seguridad - DFS) and Policia Judicial Federal (Federal Judicial Police), Guidel was thrust into a traumatic and challenging path from an early age. Abducted as a child, Guidel was trafficked and then later rescued by his father and his father’s fellow agents. Guidel began his career in the US Navy and then went into federal law enforcement with a cumulative distinguished career spanning over 25+ years. As a passionate advocate, Guidel has dedicated himself to supporting non-governmental organizations around the globe, working tirelessly to counter human trafficking, combat child exploitation, and eradicate the scourge of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Material) and ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children). The Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII) combats global human trafficking by promoting corporate social responsibility through increasing awareness, facilitating intelligence integration and technology advancement, and encouraging strategic data collaboration. [https://followmoneyfightslavery.org/about/] More conversations at... www.TheSiliconNation.com

Art Trevethan, Serial Entrepreneur, on a Mission to Pull Everyone Together

Art Trevethan, with a 30-year career as an entrepreneurial pioneer, has significantly influenced the startup and innovation landscape, particularly in his role within the U.S. Army's Army Futures Command and as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Army Applications Laboratory. His work has bridged the gap between traditional and unconventional Army suppliers, fostering growth and collaboration. Art's diverse experience spans various sectors like AITech, MedTech, and SocialTech, where he has played key roles in founding, financing, and leading businesses. Currently, as a Partner at RIIS Technologies, he continues to leverage his technical know-how and entrepreneurial spirit to promote innovation. His deep understanding of industry needs and trends aids RIIS in navigating the wider community's demands and avoiding pitfalls, thereby supporting warfighters and enhancing the government's ties with non-traditional companies.