In this episode, Brock talks with Ben Kohlman.
Ben is a former F18 pilot turned startup CEO after a few years working for Mckinsey. Ben led the Chief of Naval Operations Rapid Innovation Cell and is also the cofounder of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum. In this episode we discuss the military from a startup lense and talk through some of the barriers to bringing innovation to today's battlefields. We talk about the founding of Defense Entrepreneurs Forum and the indicators you can look for when determining whether you have product market fit or not. Ben also talks about how he came to take over as CEO for the company now called Farcast, a company looking to deliver cargo from airplanes without landing.
You can check out Ben and Farcast on the Farcast website: https://www.gofarcast.com/
Resources:
Elon Musk's Master Plan for Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/blog/secret-tesla-motors-master-plan-just-between-you-and-me
Defense Entrepreneurs Forum: https://www.def.org/
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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.
The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.
Follow along:
• Episode & transcript: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/32-benjamin-kohlman-on-the-chance-to-build-something-meaningful-and-enduring/
• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/