Tech, Tactics, and Transformation: Inside the DefenseTech Revolution | The Pair Program Ep36

Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of defense technology innovation with two exceptional leaders, Ian Kalin, CEO of TurbineOne, and Paul Benfield, Director of Pallas Advisors.

In this insightful conversation, our guests share the story of how they forged a dynamic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the defense and intelligence industry. Discover how they navigate the intricate landscape of government contracts and serving the U.S. military, offering firsthand accounts of the industry's inner workings.

About the guests:

Paul Benfield is the Director of Pallas Advisors, partnering with innovative companies developing break-through technology with compelling national security applications. His background includes 20 years of service in the U.S. Army in various Airborne, Special Operations, and Infantry units. His final assignment was as Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, focusing on Department of Defense innovation and modernization priorities. Paul is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow for the Defense Program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).

Ian Kalin is passionate about modernizing government technology. Career highlights include the Navy as a Counter Terrorism Officer and Nuclear Engineer, clean-tech entrepreneur, the first Chief Data Officer for the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the CTO of Medicare.com. His public service has been recognized through awards from the U.S. Secretary of Energy for responses to natural disasters and from Harvard for accomplishments at the intersection of technology and public policy.

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