All Quiet on the Second Front
45. Maximizing Product Value for Warfighters in Defense Community with Garrett Smith
19 Mar 2024
Season 3, Episode 45. Today, Tyler Sweatt is joined by Garrett Smith, the talented mind behind Reveal Technology. Garrett dives into the transformative journey of bringing cutting-edge products into the defense and national security sectors, emphasizing a product-first approach. As Garrett explains, Reveal Technology specializes in software designed for the hyper-tactical environment. Their flagship product, Farsight, revolutionizes how ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) data streams are converted into three-dimensional GIS (Geographical Information Systems) products, placing actionable intelligence directly into the hands of tactical operators. Garrett’s insights shed light on the nuanced process of introducing innovative products into the defense landscape, highlighting the necessity of user-centric design, strategic partnerships, and a deep understanding of defense acquisitions and funding mechanisms.What’s Happening on the Second Front:Empathizing with defense end-users for impactful innovationFrom problem identification to delivering tactical solutionsNavigating the defense acquisition maze with a multi-faceted strategyBuilding strategic partnerships within the defense ecosystemAligning product development with defense budgeting and funding cyclesConnect with Garret:LinkedIn: Garrett Smith Connect with Tyler:LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt Website: secondfront.comCatch 2F’s Offset Symposium replay here. This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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