This week on Warrior Money, we sit down with @dcodethegov CEO Meagan Metzger to uncover how veterans are driving the next wave of defense innovation — from AI breakthroughs to startup partnerships across the Pentagon.

Did you know that the US’ first spy satellite, CORONA, helped reveal that our estimates of the Soviet nuclear capabilities were way off? Over 50 years later, we’re seeing a boom in national interest startups attempting to help the US maintain that same competitive edge. Hear @TopherHaddad @KaiKloepfer and Rebecca Gevalt from @dcodethegov discuss dual-use technology, the revitalization of the American defense industrial base, and navigating highly politicized issues youtu.be/JzaYyA5JwXk?t=1755

The U.S. military is losing innovative talent as some of its brightest minds can't break through bureaucracy to bring about meaningful transformation. In a special podcast, we spoke to recovering innovators about how this can change. cc @dcodethegov defensescoop.com/radio/recov…

@S27G_ @SamaraMHernandz @TaylorGreene @dcodethegov

Congratulations to the 2022 honorees on the @DC_Inno on Fire list. We are proud to have partnered with: @1863ventures, @CarpeDMdating, @CurbioHQ & @dcodethegov! Learn more about the founders & funders fueling the Greater Washington's startup economy. bizjournals.com/washington/i…

DEFx757: In the room where it happened 💡 At DEFx757: “Seeing Through Innovation Theater,” Meagan Metzger, Founder and CEO of @dcodethegov spoke about how #innovationtheater gets in the way of integrating and transitioning technology.

Finally, we’d like to introduce Julia Pan! Julia is a Senior Associate of Produce @Dcodethegov, where she has interfaced with over a hundred venture-backed startups looking to scale in the federal government. Her high school senior superlative was “Best Laugh”.

$EGYF | NISN 2022 30 incredible companies in one small space. Thank you @NSIN_us & @dcodethegov!

$EGYF | Re: ESD 2022 Truly excited for the 1st “Emerge Showcase Day” hosted by @NSIN_us & @dcodethegov. Specifically interested in speaking with @decisivepointvc regarding their goals to accelerate energy & critical infrastructure protection in the USA. Let’s talk solutions!

The panelists are now talking with #SGx2022 moderator @MaxwellLZhu of @dcodethegov and @SGAC! #SpacePolicy “Can the U.S. sustain its international relationships in space? I think we can.”— @EricaLefaive

We celebrate International Women's Day by welcoming our newest customer, the women-led & founded, @dcodethegov! We are thrilled to have you all & look forward to hosting your showcase & more in Filo! #BreakTheBias #IWD2022

As part of our guide to starting a startup in DC, check out these 81 resources to help you make your next move: bit.ly/3ogyXT1 @HalcyonIncubate @BGirlVentures @masslight_inc @MomentumPax @BethesdaGreen @dcodethegov @MACH37cyber @In3DC @StartupGrindDC @GatheringSpots

Great session @BrendanKarp @dcodethegov

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Happy Friday! 📼 ICYMI: The full video from Tuesday's "Valley of Death" discussions is now available! Listen in on great perspectives from @DIU_x @dcodethegov @TheAllianceIO @nvca on how we can better find, fund, and field new defense technologies. youtu.be/KRNaz5lkxpA

Our acceleration platform Nexus helps tech companies develop effective go-to-market strategy in federal #DcodeTheGov dcode.co/technology/nexus/

How should business design for getting through Valley of Death? @meaganmetz, @dcodethegov: "With govt, you're not going after the entire market, that's a massive waste of time. You need to surgically go after opportunities / uses in the DoD, and really understand the ecosystem."

Coming up next: An IST-@TheAllianceIO event on the "Valley of Death"—the dangerous space between defense tech R&D and viable product maturity. Hear 360° perspectives from @DIU_x, @nvca, @dcodethegov 🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 9, 8:30PT / 11:30ET ➡️Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

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