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Transcripts to the Acquistion Talk episode with Steve Blank

August 8, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Here are the transcripts to my discussion with entrepreneur Steve Blank. I apologize for the general lack of punctuation. ______________________ Eric Lofgren: i’m speaking with […]

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Analyzing data on the defense industrial base with Amanda Bresler and Alex Bresler

July 20, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

The sibling team that is Amanda Bresler and Alex Bresler joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss their recent analysis on defense contracts, […]

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How AFWERX transitions tech with Chris Benson, Steve Lauver, and Jason Rathje

July 6, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Three of the co-founders of the Air Force Ventures program at AFWERX joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss how they transition startups […]

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Podcast: Revamping the way we think about defense with Steve Blank

June 15, 2020 Eric Lofgren 2

Steve Blank joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss the urgency of defense innovation in a world of authoritarian peer competitors. Steve is […]

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The legal side of procurement with Alexander Canizares

June 3, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Alexander Canizares joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss the legal side of the acquisition system. He is a senior counsel at Perkins-Coie, […]

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Problem curation and lean methodology with Pete Newell

May 12, 2020 Eric Lofgren 1

Pete Newell joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss a range of issues around problem curation and lean methodology. He is the CEO […]

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Podcast: Defense management reform with Peter Levine

April 24, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Peter Levine joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast about his new book, Defense Management Reform: How to Make the Pentagon Work Better and Cost […]

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Podcast: The future of Navy software development with Lt. Sean Lavelle

April 16, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

I was pleased to speak with Navy Lieutenant Sean Lavelle on the Acquisition Talk podcast. He is the founder and lead of the iLoc development […]

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Podcast: SOFWERX, innovation, and early adoption with Tambrein Bates

April 8, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Tambrein Bates joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss his role in helping build an ecosystem of over 40,000 innovators in support of […]

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Podcast: Speed, thrift, and simplicity with Dan Ward

March 31, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

In this episode of Acquisition Talk, I speak with Dan Ward. He spent 20 years in the US Air Force, and has just released his […]

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Podcast: Covid-19 impact to government contracting

March 27, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

In this special episode of Acquisition Talk, we listen in on a conversation about the effects of COVID-19 on government contracting, including (1) the Defense […]

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Podcast: Leaping the valley of death with Matt Steckman

March 12, 2020 Eric Lofgren 12

Matt Steckman joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss about a wide range of issues facing growth-stage companies in the defense industry. He […]

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Podcast: China’s approach to military tech with Tate Nurkin

March 5, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Tate Nurkin joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss China’s weapons technologies. He is the founder of the OTH Intelligence Group, and a […]

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Podcast: All about Other Transactions Authority with Richard Dunn

February 18, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

In this episode of the Acquisition Talk podcast, I speak with Richard Dunn about commercial contracting, and in particular, Other Transactions Authority (OTAs). He is […]

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Podcast: Getting the culture right with Soraya Correa

February 4, 2020 Eric Lofgren 0

Soraya Correa joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss small business programs, the procurement innovation lab, workforce training programs, why contracting officers might […]

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