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DIB Innovators

The DIB Innovators podcast celebrates the brilliant minds behind innovation within the Defense Industrial Base. In each episode, host and co-founder of RADICL, David Graff will speak with DIB leaders who are driving technological advancements, championing our nation’s security, and shaping the future of defense technology. Brought to you by RADICL — Cybersecurity-as-a-Service purpose-built for small and mid-sized businesses in the Defense Industrial Base. Starting your CMMC journey? RADICL guides

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EP 59 — Lt. Gen. Nahom (USAF, ret) Commander David...

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2025/04/24

In a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, Lt. Gen. Nahom, (USAF, ret), brings invaluable perspective on how Arctic security, budget realities, and emerging technologies are reshaping military strategy. In this episode of DIB Innovators, Lt. Gen. Nahom offers Dave unique insights into why the Arctic has become a critical frontier for national security while climate change creates new opportunities for competition between major powers. His experience as the Air Force A8 provides a candid look

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38:03

EP 58 — Advanced Space’s Bradley Cheetham on Using...

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2025/04/17

Advanced Space CEO & President Bradley Cheetham's journey from a PhD student at CU Boulder to successfully putting a satellite around the moon demonstrates how small, innovative companies can lead space exploration with minimal capital. In this episode of DIB Innovators, Bradley shares with Dave how his 14-year journey began with a purpose to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space. Rather than building hardware, his team focused on creating technologies,

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48:34

EP 57 — Cyber Resilience at the Crossroads [Webinar]

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2025/04/10

The security landscape has radically transformed from counter-terrorism to strategic competition with nation states who are actively positioning cyber assets to disable American infrastructure during potential conflicts. In this vital discussion examining National Security Memorandum 22 (NSM-22), Gen. VanHerck, former Commander of United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, shares that 80% of force projection in any global crisis flows from homeland facilities

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27:28

EP 56 — SkyRunner’s Stewart Hamel on How Their...

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2025/04/04

Stewart Hamel, CEO, took an eccentric side project for his ranch and transformed it into SkyRunner, a revolutionary air utility transport vehicle that's changing the future of defense sector mobility. In this episode of DIB Innovators, Stewart tells Dave how a viral CNN Money video caught military attention, leading to design input from special operations teams that transformed his vehicle into a tactical platform with dual-engine redundancy, field-serviceable components, and the ability to operate

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34:01

EP 55 — Piasecki Aircraft’s John Piasecki on Their...

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2025/03/27

Vertical lift aviation is on the cusp of its biggest revolution since the helicopter itself, and John Piasecki, President & CEO of Piasecki Aircraft, is at the forefront with game-changing technologies that could cut operational costs in half while meeting complex military requirements. In this episode of DIB Innovators John walks Dave through how his family's aerospace legacy is evolving from the iconic tandem rotor helicopter (now the Chinook) to hydrogen-powered compound helicopters and

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39:01

EP 54 — Slingshot Aerospace’s Erik Ekwurzel on...

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2025/03/20

In Dave’s latest conversation on DIB Innovators, he uncovers how Slingshot Aerospace has become one of the few major entities globally collecting space data at scale, alongside superpowers like the US, China, and Russia. Erik Ekwurzel, CDIO, explains how their patented optical sensor technology, which is deployed across 22 global sites, can detect objects as small as CubeSats while collecting critical photometric data that radar systems can't capture. As space becomes increasingly contested and

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37:24

EP 53 — Skydweller Aero’s Robert Miller on...

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2025/03/18

Imagine aircraft that can stay aloft for weeks, transforming how militaries conduct surveillance across vast distances — that's the game-changing reality Robert Miller, Co-founder & CEO at Skydweller Aero, shares with Dave in this episode of DIB Innovators. With decades of aerospace experience from Stanford to leading classified projects at Northrop Grumman, Robert walks through how his team is revolutionizing military surveillance by transforming the record-breaking Solar Impulse 2 into an

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34:41

EP 52 — HTX Labs' Scott Schneider on Meeting Students...

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2025/03/06

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Scott Schneider, CEO & Co-founder of HTX Labs, takes us from his early days working on classified government programs at Texas Instruments to building a revolutionary virtual reality platform transforming military training. Scott highlights how they unexpectedly pivoted from corporate active shooter training to becoming a key partner with the US Air Force, creating immersive "digital classrooms" where aircraft can be made transparent to visualize complex

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35:40

EP 51 — Pindel Global Precision’s Bill Berrien on How...

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2025/02/27

Bill Berrien, CEO of Pindel Global Precision, has discovered a fascinating parallel: both special operations and advanced manufacturing rely on highly cohesive, highly trained teams enabled by cutting-edge technology to punch above their weight. In this episode of DIB Innovators, he reveals how he's revolutionizing manufacturing by adopting military principles, from creating a model for workforce training called "forward skilling" to implementing special operations team dynamics on the factory

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37:11

EP 50 — Inneos’ Brian Peters on Building the Nervous...

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2025/02/21

In the early 1990s Brian Peters, Founder/CEO of Inneos recalls, "lasers were a solution looking for a problem. Today, Inneos is transforming military platforms by replacing traditional copper wiring with advanced fiber optic solutions, significantly reducing weight and enhancing security across air, land, and sea vehicles. In this compelling episode of DIB Innovators, Brian walks Dave through how this technology is revolutionizing military platforms through dramatic weight reduction and enhanced

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34:57

EP 49 — Atomic-6's Trevor Smith on Revolutionizing...

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2025/01/31

How does a former real estate broker end up revolutionizing satellite protection at Mach 21? Trevor Smith, President & CEO of Atomic-6, brings just this unique perspective about aerospace innovation to his conversation with Dave. His company is transforming space technology through groundbreaking composite materials, including their "space armor" that protects satellites from debris traveling at Mach 21, as well as innovative deployable solar arrays enabling new spacecraft

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42:14

EP 48 — EolianVR's Michael Simmons on Revolutionizing...

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2025/01/23

Join Michael Simmons, Co-founder & COO of EolianVR, as he details the company's journey from conception — a chance reunion with his now business partner at Rockefeller Center — to becoming a leading innovator in defense technology. Their flagship product, ARCH, is revolutionizing military mission planning by combining AR/VR capabilities with real-time data integration, creating immersive 3D environments for collaborative mission preparation. Michael shares with Dave how Eolian has

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43:23

EP 47 — Phantom Space's Jim Cantrell on Democratizing...

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2025/01/16

Space industry pioneer Jim Cantrell, CEO & Co-founder of Phantom Space, joins in on this episode of DIB Innovators to share how his company is revolutionizing space access by developing cost-effective launch vehicles, building turnkey satellite solutions, and creating an innovative "space cloud" infrastructure. Jim explains to Dave how the space industry is evolving from hardware-centric "Space 1.0" through today's commercial "Space 2.0" into an AI-driven "Space 3.0" future. Jim's practical

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43:37

EP 46 — Jetoptera’s Andrei Evulet on Ejector...

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2025/01/09

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Dave speaks with Andrei Evulet, Co-founder, CEO and CTO, Jetoptera. Andrei shares how their unique ejector-based propulsion system is addressing key aviation challenges, from noise reduction to speed optimization, which have potential for both commercial and government customers. With applications ranging from unmanned drones to high-speed air taxis, Jetoptera is reshaping both military and commercial aerospace. Learn about partnerships with the DoD, innovative

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39:49

EP 45 — AZDIC’s Lynndy Smith on Partnering with...

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2024/12/19

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Dave speaks with Lynndy Smith, President & CEO of the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC). Lynndy shares how AZDIC brings together small and large defense companies to solve critical challenges like supply chain bottlenecks and foreign military sales delays. She highlights AZDIC’s work in helping Ukraine develop a domestic defense industry and supporting US companies in navigating bureaucratic hurdles.Lynndy also discusses AZDIC’s focus on workforce

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42:40

EP 44 — HevenDrones’ Bentzion Levinson on Battlefield...

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2024/12/12

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Dave speaks with Bentzion Levinson, Founder & CEO of HevenDrones about the groundbreaking technologies shaping modern drone applications. Bentzion dives into how hydrogen fuel cells are revolutionizing long-endurance, stealthy drone operations, enabling energy independence even in remote battlefields. He also highlights the role of modular drone designs in adapting to diverse missions, from logistics to autonomous air support. Finally, Bentzion discusses the

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EP 43 — Auria Space’s Damian DiPippa on Space Domain...

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2024/12/05

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Dave speaks with Damian DiPippa, CEO of Auria Space, about the evolving challenges and innovations in the space industry. Damian shares insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the importance of space domain awareness in tracking thousands of objects in orbit to ensure safety.Damian also discusses the critical role of cybersecurity in protecting space assets from emerging threats. Additionally, he highlights how Auria is leveraging gamification to enhance

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33:29

EP 42 — AVATAR Partners’ Scott Toppel on...

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2024/12/02

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Dave speaks with Scott Toppel, President of AVATAR Partners, to explore the transformative power of augmented and virtual reality in training and operational readiness. Scott shares his experiences from the cockpit, illustrating how real-time information enhances decision-making in high-pressure environments. Together, they also dive into the significance of digital transformation in military and industrial sectors, emphasizing its role in improving efficiency

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EP 41 — Red 6’s Kevin Huyck on Overcoming Challenges...

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2024/11/26

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Dave speaks with Kevin Huyck, COO of Red 6, to discuss the transformative role of augmented reality in military training. Kevin shares insights on how AR technology enhances pilot training by integrating synthetic entities into live flight scenarios, providing a more realistic and immersive experience. He also addresses the challenges the military faces in pilot production and retention, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to optimize training

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33:47

EP 40 — Rendered.ai’s Nathan Kundtz on the Power of...

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2024/11/21

In this episode of DIB Innovators, Dave speaks with Nathan Kundtz, CEO of Rendered.ai, to explore the transformative potential of synthetic data in artificial intelligence. Nathan shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and discusses the critical role of physics-based simulations in generating accurate datasets that enhance AI performance. He emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI development, highlighting the need for responsible practices to mitigate biases

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