This week, Bonnie sits down with Casey Perley, Director of Army Applications Lab, to talk about how to accelerate tech transfer and innovation within the military. Casey shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities in transitioning commercial technologies to benefit our soldiers. From the importance of collaboration and cross-functional teams to the pressing need for speed in accessing new tech, this episode dives into the strategies and approaches to drive impactful change. Tune in for a deep dive into military innovation and problem-solving.

TIMESTAMPS:

(3:15) Lessons learned from DIU 1.0

(6:48) Why cross-functional teams are a must for successful tech transfer

(10:22) Navigating funding sources for innovation and acquisitions

(14:50) Balancing end user needs with budget constraints

(18:37) How Catalyst Pathfinder is empowering soldiers with low-cost solutions

(22:19) How to build relationships with transition partners

(25:56) Measuring success in tech innovation projects

(30:10) Why listening to both soldiers and industry is key

LINKS:

Follow Casey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyperley/

Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/

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

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

Army Applications Laboratory: https://aal.army/