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About the Show

Welcome to Defense Mavericks, the podcast that uncovers the untapped potential of AI within the federal government. Join us as we dive into authentic and disruptive conversations with our nation’s brightest minds, offering a fresh perspective on how to gain an unfair advantage through the adoption of new, emerging technology. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, education, and best practices you need to shorten the learning curve toward government transformation.

The show is hosted by Ryan Connell, Director of Strategic Acquisition Operations in the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO).

CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/

Tradewinds AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/

About the Host

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Ryan Connell

Host

Ryan Connell is the Director of Strategic Acquisition Operations in the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. His mission is to support AI acquisition policy, AI experimentation, and the Tradewinds Solution Marketplace.