In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason talks with Andrew Biddle, a former Airborne Ranger, Marine Scout Sniper, and Private Military Contractor who spent nearly a decade in Iraq and Afghanistan before turning his focus to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Andrew shares how his military mindset shaped his leadership in business — founding Roof Tec, a Seattle-based company pioneering "smart roofs" that integrate drones, robotics, and IoT sensors, and Black Tusk Technologies, a defense startup developing advanced drone systems for close air support.

He also discusses volunteering in Ukraine, the realities of the modern battlefield, and what it means to build purpose-driven companies that merge technology, discipline, and environmental responsibility.

We Talked About

• His transition from combat to entrepreneurship • Founding Roof Tec and Black Tusk Technologies • How drones and robotics are transforming roofing and defense • The mental health and discipline of snipers • Lessons from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine • The evolution of drone warfare and FPV tech • Leadership, forgiveness, and building a trustworthy team • Environmental sustainability in construction • Challenges of Veteran entrepreneurship • Customer trust, sales, and scaling operations • The role of innovation in national security and small business

Guest Bio (Condensed)

Andrew Biddle is a U.S. Army Ranger, Marine Scout Sniper, and Private Military Contractor turned entrepreneur. After nine years in Iraq and Afghanistan — and later volunteering in Ukraine — Andrew returned home to build companies that push boundaries in technology and sustainability.

He's the founder of Roof Tec, a roofing company integrating drone and IoT innovation, and Black Tusk Technologies, a defense startup designing drones for tactical applications. His journey bridges battlefield precision, startup grit, and environmental innovation — a model for what Veteran leadership looks like in the modern tech economy.

Guest Links

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbiddle/ Email – [email protected] Roof Tec – https://roof-tec.net/ Black Tusk Technologies – https://www.blacktusktech.com/

Sponsor

The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people, offering a tech platform that automates HR while giving you access to a dedicated HR Business Partner. www.CavnessHR.com

Andrew's Advice

"Hire a team you can trust — and then trust them. Learn to forgive their mistakes so you can focus on what's next."

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