Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with AFSOC Pilot & Venture Capitalist Forrest Underwood to discuss how his operational experience lent himself allocating resources on behalf of the operators.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(08:40) Rundown of time in AFSOC

(18:40) What is Defense Tech and its tie to ACOL?

(22:45) Valley of Death

(26:00) Investor & Advisor Roles

(32:57) How do reservists play a role in DoD Innovation?

(38:20) Time Commitment for reservists

(41:12) Staying involved with the Academy after graduation

(51:09) Family decisions and considerations

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier

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Forrest Underwood

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Jake Thibeault

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