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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

There isn’t just one Valley of Death: Tackling the DOD transition problem

In this op-ed written by Dcode, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology William “Willie” Nelson shares his definition of the infamous "Valley of…

Mar 1, 2023 By Meagan Metzger