The IQT Podcast

IQT Explains: Asymmetric Deterrence

Welcome to the IQT Podcast. In this episode of "IQT Explains," we explore asymmetric deterrence — a strategic approach in modern defense that emphasizes quantity, innovation, and resilience over traditional firepower, led by our host, Kevin Schaeffer. 

Joining him are Kevin Wepasnick, a senior technology architect and drone systems enthusiast, and Sameer Punyani, a national security expert with extensive experience at the Department of Defense (DoD). Together, they examine the transition from costly, singular defense systems to networks of affordable, adaptable technologies. The discussion covers topics such as domestic manufacturing challenges, battery supply chains, and the intricacies of military doctrine and logistics. 

This episode highlights the evolving nature of modern warfare and offers insights for technologists, policy analysts, and those interested in national security. Discover how startups, policy developments, and lessons from history and fiction are influencing the future of global security. 

 

Key Takeaways: 
- The Power of Many: Asymmetric Deterrence Unpacked 
- Manufacturing at Scale: America’s Critical Challenge 
- Doctrine and Doctrine: Bridging Rhetoric and Reality 
- Interoperability and Modularity: The Path to True Scale 
- Startups as Catalysts: The Innovation Engine 
- Winning Through Agility, Not Just Might 
- The Cost Imbalance: An Urgent Warning 
- The Art of the Possible: Our Call to Action 

 

Featured in this episode: 

Kevin Schaeffer 

Senior Vice President, Advanced Systems

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-schaeffer-39a4404/  

Kevin Wepasnick

Senior Technology Architect, Advanced Systems

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwepasnick/   

Sameer Punyani 

Senior Director, Growth Partnerships

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-punyani-69b6a85/   

 
IQT Website: https://www.iqt.org/  

IQT Explains: What's to Come with 6G Innovation

Welcome to another episode of The IQT Podcast! Today, we’ll examine the potential future of wireless technology and how it can enhance national security. Our guests, Dr. Tom Rondeau, Principal Director for the DoD’s FutureG Office, and Dr. Nate Roberts, Senior Technology Architect at IQT, will discuss the evolution from 1G to 5G and explore the exciting possibilities of 6G, including its role in digital transformation and advanced sensing capabilities. Tune in to discover how these advancements will shape the future of telecommunications and what lies ahead for 6G technology.

 

Key Topics

- Transition from 1G to 5G Technology

- Developments in 6G Technology

- Future of Wireless Communication

- Economic Implications of Wireless Advancements

- Considerations for National Security

- Advanced Sensing Capabilities

- Innovations in Telecommunications

 

Featured in this Episode

Pat Mitchell

Research Manager

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-j-mitchell/

 

Dr. Thomas Rondeau

Principal Director for FutureG

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrondeau/

 

Dr. Nathan Roberts

Senior Technology Architect

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsnathan/

IQT Explains: Generative AI for Security

Welcome to another episode of The IQT Podcast! In "IQT Explains: Generative AI for Security," we explore the transformative applications of generative AI across various industries, with a special focus on enhancing national security and cybersecurity. This conversation, hosted by Katie Gray, Senior Partner, will cover market trends, use cases, and risks associated with generative AI. Tune in as our guests, Will Howerton, Principal, and Rob Mills, Senior Technology Architect, share their insights.

 

Takeaways

- Examination of Generative AI and Security

- Enterprise Implementation and Investment

- Applications of Generative AI in the Field of Security

- Augmentation vs. Replacement of Analysts

- Red Teaming Utilizing Generative AI

- Adversarial Applications of Generative AI

- Future Projections for Generative AI and Security

- Implications for the National Security Sector

 

Featured in this Episode

Katie Gray

Senior Partner

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ktgray/

 

Will Howerton

Principal

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-howerton

 

Rob Mills

Senior Technology Architect

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mills

IQT Explains: Biotech and Investments, Part 3

Welcome to the third and final part of IQT Explains: Biotech and Investments. Today, our guests Dr. Jess Dymond and Dr. Lewis Rubinson will share their forecasts for the future of biotechnology. They will discuss sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing, and how advancements in these areas can enhance national resilience. Tune in to learn where biotech is heading next and how these future innovations will play a part in preserving our safety and security.

 

Key Topics

- Global Health and Biosecurity

- Advancements in Neurotechnology

- Paradigm-Shifting Technologies

- Creative Platform-Based Solutions

- Climate Change and Sustainability

- Role of Biotechnology in Infrastructure

- Challenges in Bioproduction

 

Featured in this Episode

Farid Nemri

Program Manager

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridnemri/

 

Dr. Jessica Dymond

VP Technology

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-dymond

 

Dr. Lewis Rubinson, MD, PhD

VP Technology

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-rubinson

IQT Explains: Biotech and Investments, Part 2

Welcome to another episode of IQT Explains! In Part 2 of our Biotech and Investments series, we continue to explore IQT's cutting-edge work in biotechnology, focusing on our more recent investment activity and breaking down the latest developments in this ever-evolving domain. Our guests, Eugene Chiu and Dr. Michelle Rozo, delve into IQT's unique architectural approach, advancements in mRNA vaccines, gene editing, and AI-enabled biotech, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the current biotech landscape and its impact on national security.

 

Key Topics

- Global Competition and U.S. Response

- Latest Developments and Innovations

- Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

- Geopolitical Influence

- Future Prospects and Potential Risks

 

Featured in this Episode

Farid Nemri

Program Manager

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridnemri/

 

Eugene Chiu

Senior Partner, Investments

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenechiu

 

Dr. Michelle Rozo

VP Technology

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rozo

IQT Explains: Biotech and Investments, Part 1

Welcome to The IQT Podcast! In this episode, we explore IQT's origin story in biotech. Host Farid Nemri, along with guests Dr. Megan Anderson and Dr. Kevin O'Connell, discuss IQT's strategic investments in the bio sector, spanning from the post-9/11 era to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dive into the history of the B.Next practice, IQT's investing methodology, and the technologies developed for national security and pandemic readiness. Interested in learning more? Tune back in for next week’s episode where we’ll pick up with IQT’s present-day biotech investing strategy.

 

Featured in this Episode

Farid Nemri

Program Manager

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridnemri/

 

Dr. Megan Anderson

Executive Vice President

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-anderson-408a639/

 

Dr. Kevin O'Connell

SVP Technology

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o-connell-3885695/

IQT Explains: Breakthroughs in Microelectronics

Welcome to another episode of IQT Explains! Today, we are joined by Dr. Yan Zheng, IQT’s Chief of Staff, and Michael Falcon, Investment Partner, to discuss the importance of microelectronics.

Microelectronics are crucial to modern technology, impacting devices we rely on every day — cell phones, computers, automotives, and medical systems. U.S. manufacturing has declined due to offshoring, but initiatives like the CHIPS Act aim to bring production back.

Today, we’ll discuss the importance of onshoring production as well as investing in emerging trends like advanced packaging (chiplets), photonics (light-based electronics), and using materials beyond silicon like gallium nitride and silicon carbide.

Join us for a conversation on how the U.S. can maintain leadership in this domain and why doing so is critical to preserving national security.

 

Key Topics

• Supply Chain Complexity & Innovation
• Future of Microelectronics Innovation
• Microelectronics Significance
• Challenges & Opportunities in Microelectronics
• Investment and Market Trends

 

Featured in this Episode

Farid Nemri

Program Manager

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridnemri/

 

Dr. Yan Zheng

IQT Chief of Staff

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/yan-zheng-8aa84b1/

 

Michael Falcon

Investment Partner

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-falcon-1b047/

IQT Explains: Diving Into the Dataverse

Welcome back to The IQT Podcast! Today, we dive into the depths of the dataverse. Our guests, Diana Keenan and Hanyu Chwe, shed light on the significance, evolving market trends, and regulatory challenges surrounding commercial data, emphasizing how new data technologies can enhance decision-making across various sectors.

This episode explores the increasing prominence of the data economy, fueled by generative AI and driven primarily by financial applications. Companies like Exploding Topics and Domo highlight the staggering volume of daily data production, which is being harnessed for commercial use. Discover the impact on sectors like finance and real estate. Plus, learn how commercial data can be used to enhance national security and fuel technological advancements!

 

Key Topics

- Venture Capital in the Data Space

- National Security Relevance

- Industry Trends and Data Types

- Generative AI and Data Economy

- Market Trends and Inflection Points

 

Featured in this Episode

Ari Chadda

Data Scientist

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arichadda/

 

Hanyu Chwe

Associate Technology Architect

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanyuchwe/

 

Diana Keenan

Senior Associate

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-keenan-cfa/

The Intersection: The Evolution of Warfare with General Petraeus

Join General David Petraeus, renowned retired U.S. army general and former CIA director, as we explore historical conflicts, strategic leadership, and the intersection of technology in modern warfare. From past military engagements to contemporary challenges, this episode promises enlightening insights on conflict evolution and the leadership skills essential for turbulent times.

If you enjoy this episode, be sure to pick up a copy of the General’s latest book and New York Times Best Seller, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine for an even deeper dive into lessons learned over the last 70 years of conflict.

 

Key Topics:

- General Petraeus' military and intelligence background

- Impact of historical conflicts on modern warfare

- Stakeholder management and decision-making

- Learning and adapting military strategies

- Rapid iteration in strategic decision-making

- Gaza conflict and security challenges

 

Featured in this Episode

- General David Petraeus, U.S. Army General (Ret.)

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpetraeus/

- Steve Bowsher, CEO of IQT

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-bowsher/

 

References

Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine - https://www.amazon.com/Conflict-Evolution-Warfare-1945-Ukraine/dp/0063293137

David Petraeus on Strategic Leadership - https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/david-petraeus-strategic-leadership

IQT Explains: Scaling Cyber for Future Conflicts

Our host, Vishal Sandesara, is joined by IQT colleagues Grant Whiting and Dan Bocknek to discuss cybersecurity and the importance of enhancing cyber capabilities for future conflicts. They explore the fast-paced nature of cyber warfare, the role of AI and automation, and the significance of quality data. Topics covered include data management, scaling capabilities, partnerships, and the integration of AI-based technology. Tune in to gain insights on adapting to emerging threats and advancing cybersecurity.