Private industry and the defense community, including the Coast Guard, have a lot they can learn from each other. However, getting these two communities to interact can be challenging, especially outside of the DC region.That’s why membership organizations like GovFuture play a vital role bringing together the entire public sector ecosystem.

In this episode of the GovFuture podcast we interview Commander Joshua Zike who is U.S. Coast Guard Liaison, Autonomy Portfolio Program Manager at Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and is Active Duty Coast Guard.

Josh serves as a key linkage between DIU and US Coast Guard in his role as a Coast Guard liaison. IHe share examples of collaboration between Coast Guard and industry that leveraged DIU’s process. He also shares the role DIU plays in growing the partnerships between industry and defense. Also, Josh discusses what industry can do to develop relationships with the government for defense tech and national security innovation. Josh also shares the role he sees AI and ML playing in the years ahead for Coast Guard and DoD.

If you enjoy listening to this GovFuture podcast please rate us on apple podcasts, Google, Spotify or on your favorite podcast platform. Also, if you’re not already, consider becoming a GovFuture member to take advantage of all the community has to offer! This includes access to a diverse network of government innovators, opportunities to collaborate with government agencies, exclusive access to events and resources, and a platform to have a voice in shaping the future of government innovation. To join, sign up at govfuture.com/join.

Show Notes:

• GovFuture Forum Silicon Valley Nov. 8, 2023 Event
  
  
• GovFuture membership
  
  
• DIU website
  
  
• How to work with DIU
  

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