Thanks to today’s guest are Dan Head.  Dan is a veteran; an author and a podcast personality as well as working full-time as an Electrical Engineer. Dan came on the show to talk about his transition story.   Thanks again to Dan for coming on the show.   
He wrote the book Swim, Bike, Run, Live, Love Repeat: A Story of Swimming, Family and Belonging - https://amzn.to/3CNXWFc

We talk about the importance of family, finding the right fit, and legacy.  

Other notes from the Show:

https://linktr.ee/DannoE - All Dan’s links 

https://www.asforfootball.com/ 

https://www.asforfootball.com/podcast/2022-season-preview/

https://www.patreon.com/AsForFootball

PFFL-Episode #43- Danno E. Cabesa

Aug 30, 2022 “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis Video

Team, the DEFTECH “Live” Federal Technology Opps Update, and Analysis program is back. Please see the following flow and weekly plan to add increasing value to the NC Innovation Ecosystem.

Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings
Week 3: Small Business Winners
Week 4: Deep Dive on Opportunities this Quarter


The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”


Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.


Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape. There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.


Links Discussed in this week’s DEFTECH “Live.” 
DEFTECH Website: Join our Mobilize Community and Receive technology-related federal opportunities in your email. Track federal technology opportunities and DEFTECH news.
https://deftech.nc.gov/
DEFTECH Value Proposition: “Outcome-Based whole of state approach for National Security” synchronized to position NC as the “Frontline of the Future.”
Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins. Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry (organization-centric) | Opps Channel (emerging technology opportunity-centric) | TIDE (Technology Scouting) | CyberChats (CMMC Cyber compliance group).


As Discussed During the Podcast
Communities of Interest – Defense Innovation Marketplace
https://defenseinnovationmarketplace.dtic.mil/communities-of-interest/

VERTEX | Human Performance
https://armyfuturescommand.com/vertex/
Army SBIR|STTR Program – Small business igniting big innovation
https://www.armysbir.army.mil/


Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics

The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
https://rt.cto.mil/rtl-small-business-resources/sbir-sttr/

Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login

Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/baa-schedule/active-baa-announcements


Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government. The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

DTT- Week 4- Opprtunities Update 30 August 2022

Today’s guest was Ray Kimball (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raykimball/) , He is a veteran, graduate, and small business owner of 42 ED Games.  He is also an Army Football Fan!
His company creates unforgettable educational experiences for students. ( https://42ed.games/)     Ray, noted that he found success through some entrepreneurship programs through SLF-TAP (https://www.armytap.army.mil/) .
He also mentioned an 8- week Business Certification program from Mississippi State(https://www.bagley.msstate.edu/programs/entrepreneurship-program/)
Again, I just wanted to thank Ray for his support of the show and for getting the word out about his company. 

Other Notes:

https://www.asforfootball.com/

https://www.sba.gov/sba-learning-platform/boots-business

https://patriotbootcamp.org/

 https://www.vettoceo.org/

PFFL-Episode #44- Ray Kimball

Title: September 13, 2022 “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis Video

Team, we have launched a new DEFTECH “Live” Federal Technology Opps Update, and Analysis episode.

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”
Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.
Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape.  There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week’s DEFTECH “Live.”

DEFTECH Website: Join our Mobilize Community and Receive technology-related federal opportunities in your email.  Track federal technology opportunities and DEFTECH news.
https://deftech.nc.gov/
DEFTECH Value Proposition: “Outcome-Based whole of state approach for National Security” synchronized to position NC as the “Frontline of the Future.”
Join the DEFTECH Mobilize Community:
https://nc-defense-technology-transition-office.mobilize.io/registrations/groups/45515
Goal: Increase awareness of federal technology opportunities, match companies to opportunities, increase submissions, and increase wins.  Community Lounge (people-centric) | Company Registry (organization-centric) | Opps Channel (emerging technology opportunity-centric) | TIDE (Technology Scouting) | CyberChats (CMMC Cyber compliance group).

Home | SBIR: https://beta.www.sbir.gov/
Topics and Topic Search (SITIS): https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/?baa=DOD_SBIR_2022_P1_C4
Ukraine Interactive map - Ukraine Latest news on live map - liveuamap.com https://liveuamap.com/
Ukraine - The World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/ukraine/summaries#economy


Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics
The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)
https://rt.cto.mil/rtl-small-business-resources/sbir-sttr/
Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login
Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/baa-schedule/active-baa-announcements

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government.  The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

DTT-Threats and Update- 13 SEP 2022

“The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government.  The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”

“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

DTT- Defense Applications Expo Impressions 23 SEP 2022

Team, we have launched a new “DEFTECH Live” Federal Technology Opps Update and Analysis episode. 
Please see the following flow and weekly plan to add increasing value to the NC Innovation Ecosystem.
Week 1: The DEFTECH monthly theme and TIDE RFI for the month.
Week 2: Technology Briefings/Threat Briefings
Week 3: Small Business Winners
Week 4: Deep Dive on Opportunities this Quarter

The NC Innovation Ecosystem is a whole of state approach for National Security.
“None of us is as strong as all of us!”
Focus: DEFTECH researches and scouts for federal advanced technology opportunities to enhance the Warfighter and Warfighting Commands’ capabilities to overcome current and emerging threats.
Purpose: Highlight the rapidly changing federal technology landscape.  There are opportunities where NC companies can team and submit to be very competitive in meeting emerging federal technology requirements.

Links Discussed in this week’s “DEFTECH Live.”

DEFTECH attended  DAX ’22 at Osprey Global Solutions this week.  Osprey Global Solutions, an NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) member, hosted the 2022 Defense Applications Expo (DAX) on September 21, 2022.  The DEFTECH team conducted a DAX Mission Debrief and Technology / Strategy crosswalk after the event to look at emerging technology through the lens of National Critical and Emerging Technology needs.
Learn more about Osprey Global Solutions: https://www.ospreyglobalsolutions.com/

View the DAX Warfighting Scenario and Technology Integration video:
https://deftechncmbc-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/robertburton_deftechncmbc_onmicrosoft_com/EdHhTa50Q5lKjF7xlCKRnjUBUWB0Km0kM9HsByWZVDdWNQ?e=VeNEak

Army VERTEX Human Performance AUSTIN, TX — DECEMBER 07-08, 2022, The US Army Event Where Industry Speaks Gather market intelligence.  Tackle real-world use cases with Army experts.  Shape the future of human potential through technology.  It all happens here.
https://armyfuturescommand.com/vertex/

Army xTech Search Open Opportunities:  The xTech Program manages the Army’s prize competitions to award and accelerate innovative technology solutions that can help solve Army challenges.
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/

Army xTech Search | Challenge Topic: Open-Topic; Army Modernization
Submission Dates: September 27, 2022 — October 31, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechsearch7.html

Army xTech Search HBCU | Challenge Topic: Climate Change, Health, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Submission Dates: September 15, 2022 — October 31, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechhbcustudent.html

Army xTech Search | Challenge Topic: Defense Manufacturing Solutions
Submission Dates: September 14, 2022 — October 14, 2022
https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/competitions/xtechmanufacture.html

Track Current SBIR/STTR Announcements and Topics
The Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) 
https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/
Welcome to the DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)!
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login
Broad Agency Announcement Schedule
https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/baa-schedule/active-baa-announcements
Home | *New SBIR Site* | https://beta.www.sbir.gov/
SBIR/STTR Open Solicitation Listing | https://www.sbir.gov/solicitations/open
SBIR Planner | https://www.sbir.gov/solicitations

Disclaimer: “The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government.  The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for the NC Innovation Ecosystem.”
“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary

DTT- 28 September 2022 -DAX and Opportunites

Today’s Guest:

Daniel P. Bolger of Aurora, Illinois, is an author, historian, and retired Lieutenant General (promoted on 21 May 2010) of the United States Army. He holds a special faculty appointment in the Department of History at North Carolina State University, where he teaches military history.[1]  
https://chass.ncsu.edu/people/dpbolger/
Lt. Gen. Bolger retired in 2013 from the Army. During his 35 years of service, he earned five Bronze Star Medals (one for valor) and the Combat Action Badge. His notable military commands included serving as Commanding General of the Combined Security Transition Command in Afghanistan and Commander of the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan (2011–2013); Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas (deployed to Baghdad, 2009–2010); the Coalition Military Assistance Training Team in Iraq (2005–06); and U.S. Army Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations. He is also the author of books such as Why We Lost, Americans at War, The Battle for Hunger Hill, Death Ground, and The Panzer Killers.

This was a fantastic conversation, and I appreciate LTG Bolger’s time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbqMuvnx5MU  -  Wargames trailer 

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/ - CIA Factbook 

“The views represented are not necessarily those of DEFTECH, NCMBC, FTCC, or the Federal Government.  The content and interviews are for instructional purposes and to build awareness for N.C. Innovation Ecosystem.”

“DEFTECH is a North Carolina Military Business Center subsidiary and receives support from Fayetteville Technical Community College.”

DTT- 28 September 2022 -DAX and Opportunites

Rob Robinson II

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