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Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems Rear Adm. Seiko Okano leads a group mentoring session with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division officers. (U.S. Navy photo by Eric Parsons/Released)

Greater ownership is the key to bridging the Valley of Death

In this op-ed, Dcode spoke with Rear Adm. Seiko Okano, who argues that culture and ownership are vital to scaling innovation.

Mar 20, 2023 By Meagan Metzger

Government leaders discuss their role in helping emerging companies succeed

In this op-ed, Dcode's Riya Patel speaks with DOD's Jen Bird and Army's Paul Puckett about supporting emerging, innovative companies in the defense landscape.

Oct 12, 2022 By Riya Patel

(Left) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ronald Randall, 547th Intelligence Squadron instructor, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, helps (right) Senior Airman Joshua Little, 1st Operations Support Squadron intel analyst, use a virtual reality system brought to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, by Airmen from the 547th IS, Feb. 12, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan Biese)

Make way for innovation: Understanding the roadblocks for emerging tech in government

In an op-ed, a pair of executives from the defense tech industry discuss how small companies can better offer innovative solutions government needs.

Sep 20, 2022 By Sarah Abonyi