Join us for a bold, unfiltered fireside chat where Lt Col (ret) Josh “BK” Burger, Hank Barnard, and Chris Wimmer reveal the real mechanics of winning in defense. The hidden decision pathways, the cultural landmines, the dealmaking tactics, and the battlefield stories will all be told by seasoned business development mercenaries.
Designed for startups building technology for national security, this conversation tears down the myths around U.S. Air Force acquisition, exposes the unwritten rules that govern program offices, and shows startups how to move with speed, precision, and tactical clarity to secure contracts, transition capability, and ultimately get technology into the hands of the warfighter.
Agenda:
3:00 – 4:00 pm: Programming
4:00 – 5:00 pm: Happy Hour
Attendee Benefit: first 20 registrants receive a free Treble One Insights report – an introductory business development playbook for startups looking to deploy technology with the U.S. Air Force