Pathways-2-Partnership
Pathways-2-Partnership (P2P) delivers expert insights, real-world success stories, and actionable strategies from MoveAmerica—the premier think tank for public-private collaboration. Each episode will explore innovations, partnerships, and policies that strengthen the defense industrial base, secure supply chains, and drive mission success. Created for entrepreneurs, industry executives, government leaders, and policy makers, P2P helps you navigate the acquisition processes, ethically influence requirements, and turn your strategic vision into measurable and actionable results.
Episodes
In our debut episode of Mission Ready in 10, Rick from MoveAmerica tells the story of Shield AI—a company that started with two brothers, a garage in San Diego, and a mission to protect American warfighters. Today they're valued at $2.8 billion and their autonomous drone technology is being integrated into fighter jets. But here's the part nobody talks about: they didn't do it alone. Learn how SBIR funding works, why smart founders...
In the this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, MoveAmerica Program Manager Athena Powell pulls back the curtain on the critical question of “what’s next” once you’ve selected a mentor, signed your Mentor-Protégé Agreement (MPA), and received a contract award.
With Athena's guidance, you’ll learn how to set your business up for success when it comes to executing the contract, including how to:
- Operationalize your team for post-...
In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership (P2P), we speak with Mariano Mattei, VP of Cyber Initiatives for Eccalon and Project Spectrum, the DoD OSBP-endorsed cybersecurity platform supporting companies entering or operating within the defense industrial base. Mariano breaks down the evolving cyber landscape, the rising expectations around compliance, and the essential steps organizations must take to protect themselves and remain ...
In this episode, Solomon Stavis, Director of the Rapid Innovation Accelerator - Miami (RIA-M), joins us to discuss how the RIA-M is helping emerging and non-traditional businesses and universities successfully navigate and access the federal contracting space. This podcast unpacks the 'so what' behind the RIA-M’s impact, from helping companies submit proposals to building critical partnerships across government, academia, and indus...
In the next episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, we are joined by Duane Wilson, Director of Business Intelligence, Assessments & Advanced Computing at MoveAmerica, for a podcast about the hidden vulnerabilities threatening the nation’s most vital supply chains. From semiconductors and rare earth elements to pharmaceuticals and defense components, the stability of these essential systems underpins U.S. economic strength, technolog...
In the next episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, Jay Davis, Business Counselor at the MoveAmerica APEX Accelerator, shares insights on Entering the Federal Supply Chain: Top 5 Essentials for Dual-Use Manufacturers. This episode is designed for businesses looking to bring their dual-use products into the federal marketplace.
Jay breaks down the critical components every company needs, starting with obtaining a CAGE code and developing...
In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership from MoveAmerica, we chat with Chris Barber, Chief Nerd and founder, of the award-winning IT services firm Cheaper Than a Geek®. With more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses navigate the digital landscape, Chris shares practical guidance on how organizations can take their first steps toward stronger cybersecurity.
Tune in as we discuss the top security challenges facing s...
What do you do when your business already has FOCI exposure? In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, Dr. Christophe McCray walks us through real-world examples of how foreign influence has compromised U.S. innovation—and what companies can do about it. From red flags and risk factors to voting trusts and mitigation strategies, this episode provides a playbook for protecting your IP and staying eligible for federal contracts.
In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, Earl Wyatt—Executive Director of MoveAmerica and former DoD innovation lead—shares proven strategies for small and emerging businesses looking to enter the federal supply chain. From working with national labs and leveraging SBIR/STTR programs to navigating the Mentor-Protégé Program, Earl outlines the critical steps that can turn your innovation into a government-ready solution. Whether y...
In this episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, Dr. Christophe McCray of MoveAmerica breaks down the essentials of FOCI—Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence—and why it’s a growing concern for small businesses entering the federal marketplace. Learn how adversarial nations exploit legal loopholes, what red flags to look out for, and how to protect your intellectual property before signing that next contract.
In this compelling episode of Pathways-2-Partnership, we sit down with Earl Wyatt—former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and current Executive Director of MoveAmerica—to explore how innovation is reshaping the U.S. defense industrial base. Earl shares insights from his extensive military and acquisition background, dives into key emerging technologies like AI, hypersonics, and advanced manufacturing, and reveals the vital rol...
In this episode of Pathways to Partnership, we sit down with Carolyn D. Campbell, Director of Programs and Projects at MoveAmerica, a Hanover, Maryland-based nonprofit dedicated to tackling critical and emerging technological challenges across the U.S. industrial base.
Carolyn offers an inside look at the Department of Defense's Office of Small Business Programs Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP)—a vital initiative that connects seasoned...
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