What does it really take to get disruptive tech to the fleet? In this episode, Tyler is joined by Noam Oz—former Director of Innovation Operations at NavalX and now Navy Portfolio Lead at Divergent—to unpack what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s changing across the national security ecosystem. Noam brings hard-earned insights from both sides of the table.What's happening on the Second Front<ul><li>Lessons from building inside NavalX and the Navy's Unmanned Task Force </li><li>Common mistakes startups make when trying to work with the Navy </li><li>How to translate technical innovation into operational relevance </li><li>Why understanding incentives—not just requirements—is key </li><li>Where real momentum is building across government, industry, and venture</li></ul>

What does it really take to get disruptive tech to the fleet? In this episode, Tyler is joined by Noam Oz—former Director of Innovation Operations at NavalX and now Navy Portfolio Lead at Divergent—to unpack what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s changing across the national security ecosystem. Noam brings hard-earned insights from both sides of the table. What's happening on the Second FrontLessons from building inside NavalX and the Navy's Unmanned Task Force Common mistakes startups make when trying to work with the Navy How to translate technical innovation into operational relevance Why understanding incentives—not just requirements—is key Where real momentum is building across government, industry, and venture

What does it really take to get disruptive tech to the fleet?&nbsp;In this episode, Tyler is joined by Noam Oz—former Director of Innovation Operations at NavalX and now Navy Portfolio Lead at Divergent—to unpack what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s changing across the national security ecosystem. Noam brings hard-earned insights from both sides of the table.What's happening on the Second Front<ul><li>Lessons from building inside NavalX and the Navy's Unmanned Task Force&nbsp;</li><li>Common mistakes startups make when trying to work with the Navy&nbsp;</li><li>How to translate technical innovation into operational relevance&nbsp;</li><li>Why understanding incentives—not just requirements—is key&nbsp;</li><li>Where real momentum is building across government, industry, and venture</li></ul>

98. Noam Oz, Former Director of Innovation Operations at NavalX

If Between Two Ferns and C-SPAN had a child, it would be All Quiet on the Second Front. Blending the very best (and the worst) of government gravitas with technical expertise, Second Front’s Chief Executive Officer, Tyler Sweatt, cuts through the noise and the bureaucratic BS surrounding all things defense tech, national security, and government markets. Be warned: this is not your typical military or government podcast. As host, Tyler has an uncanny ability to get people to talk honestly, making candid conversations that are equally informative and entertaining. All Quiet on the Second Front is the much-needed integrator connecting listeners to experts across fields in an approachable format that offers a fun experience with real conversations, driving real change in the defense tech industry and U.S. national security. Learn more about Second Front at <a href="http://SecondFront.com" rel="nofollow">SecondFront.com</a>

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If Between Two Ferns and C-SPAN had a child, it would be All Quiet on the Second Front. Blending the very best (and the worst) of government gravitas with technical expertise, Second Front’s Chief Executive Officer, Tyler Sweatt, cuts through the noise and the bureaucratic BS surrounding all things defense tech, national security, and government markets. Be warned: this is not your typical military or government podcast. As host, Tyler has an uncanny ability to get people to talk honestly, making candid conversations that are equally informative and entertaining. All Quiet on the Second Front is the much-needed integrator connecting listeners to experts across fields in an approachable format that offers a fun experience with real conversations, driving real change in the defense tech industry and U.S. national security. Learn more about Second Front at SecondFront.com

If Between Two Ferns and C-SPAN had a child, it would be All Quiet on the Second Front.&nbsp;Blending the very best (and the worst) of government gravitas with technical expertise, Second Front’s Chief Executive Officer, Tyler Sweatt, cuts through the noise and the bureaucratic BS surrounding all things defense tech, national security, and government markets.&nbsp;Be warned: this is not your typical military or government podcast.&nbsp;As host, Tyler has an uncanny ability to get people to talk honestly, making candid conversations that are equally informative and entertaining.&nbsp;All Quiet on the Second Front is the much-needed integrator connecting listeners to experts across fields in an approachable format that offers a fun experience with real conversations, driving real change in the defense tech industry and U.S. national security.&nbsp;Learn more about Second Front at <a href="http://SecondFront.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">SecondFront.com</a>

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