Welcome to the introductory episode of The Startup Defense podcast with host Callye Keen.

In this episode, Callye explains the motivation behind starting this show. Throughout the podcast, Callye and his guests will explore the intersection of the entrepreneurial spirit and the market. Innovation is the best course for a better life, a better community, and to stick around as a civilization. In this podcast, Callye will mash these two things together and discuss how incubators and accelerators could massively benefit the defense innovation space. Callye gives a brief introduction of his background and experience, including how he got into product development and his company's focus on the C5ISR market.

Episode Highlights:
00:00 - The Startup Defense Podcast: Introduction
Callye Keen introduces The Startup Defense podcast, which aims to explore the intersection of commercial technology and defense innovation. He invites listeners to join the conversation and promises to provide a broad and open discussion.

00:56-02:38 - The Vision for The Startup Defense
Keen shares his vision for the podcast, which is to “look at the intersection of two things that he really loves - entrepreneurial spirit… and defense innovation.” He highlights the importance of diverse opinions and encourages listeners to share their ideas, while stating that he wants to bring new perspectives and learn from the guests on the show.

03:24-05:22 - Callye’s Background
Callye provides insight into how he got to this point in life. Growing up in the manufacturing industry through his family’s business, Keen has worked in software development, web development, and web design. Keen has also worked at several startup companies and has experience in product development and reverse engineering parts.

06:57-08:32 - Existential Crises Between Science and Entrepreneurship
Callye’s work as a mentor in incubators and accelerators opened his eyes to how things were done - a lot of the ways startups are being taught isn’t how the real world works, especially in defense. Callye started working more deeply with incubators and started his own accelerators as a result of identifying the chasm that existed between science and entrepreneurship.

08:37-10:11 - Future Guests of the Show
Future guests of the Startup Defense podcast will bring an array of expertise, from program leaders and grant organizers to national labs, in spaces where innovation is bubbling up. These discussions with guests will introduce endless opportunities to the startup world.

In conclusion, The Startup Defense podcast is introduced as a platform for founders to share their ideas and businesses in a broad and open conversation. Keen invites listeners to join the conversation and promises to provide a space for diverse opinions.

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