Ben VB @BenVB3

Florida. Florida, USA Joined September 2014

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Historic Vids @historyinmemes

a year ago

Her: He’s probably dreaming of other girls His dreams:

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Israel Defense Forces @IDF

2 years ago

Live briefing from Tel Aviv—with an IDF Spokesperson LTC (Res.) Jonathan Conricus

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If these authorities and budget are given to @DIU_x, it will mark a watershed moment in the ongoing effort to accelerate the military’s adoption of commercial tech. Without these authorities and budget, the balkanized patchwork of organizations awarding R&D funding to startups…

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Pete Modigliani @PeteModi

2 years ago

Steps to take now for defense acquisition reform A great piece by @FNNAlex to capture @AtlanticCouncil Commission report rollout @Whitney_McN @steverod78 federalnewsnetwork.com/acquisition-po…

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Bill Ackman @BillAckman

3 years ago

This was not a bailout. During the GFC, the gov’t injected taxpayer money in the form of preferred stock into banks. Bondholders were protected and shareholders were diluted to varying degrees. Taxpayer money was put at great risk. Many people who screwed up suffered minimal to…

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Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren

3 years ago

In the 1990s, America had 51 major contractors bidding for defense work. Today, there are only five massive companies remaining. Defense contracting should be reworked to break up the massive contracts awarded to the big guys and create opportunities for firms of all sizes.

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Brett Cross @BCross052422

3 years ago

This time, four months ago, It was a normal day. I was at my office getting a booklet made for each of my coworkers that would show their growth in their skills to help get them raises. 2 hours from then, I’d get a call that would shatter my world. My wife called, screaming

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Navy SBIR Transition Program (Navy STP) @NavySTP

3 years ago

The Palmetto Tech Bridge organization, powered by NavalX, issues a call to action for "innovative methodologies to acquire DEV SEC OPS capabilities." Are you up to the challenge? bit.ly/3bg375C #tech bit.ly/3Sd16rq @BenVB3

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Naval @naval

3 years ago

Choose inspiration over envy.

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Alexandr Wang @alexandr_wang

3 years ago

Innovation derives from: 1️⃣ lots of experimentation 2️⃣ the ability to live with the collateral damage of your failures Failure, while a tragedy, is a Darwinian imperative. In the ruins of failure, there is often a glimmer of treasure.

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Wonder of Science @wonderofscience

3 years ago

Incredible footage of Saturn rising from behind the Moon during a lunar occultation, captured from a ground based telescope by astronomer Jan Koet. Source: bit.ly/3as5V9y

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Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks

3 years ago

On Innovation: Risk tolerance in the @DeptofDefense innovation ecosystem has gone down over the years. The kind of rapid advancement we need means changing our thinking & looking forward to ways we can incent responsible risk taking - mirroring industry best practices. (1 of 2)

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Greg Moran @GregMoranX

3 years ago

I’ve invested in many startups. The one common characteristic of the failures? A dysfunctional culture Here are the top 7 dysfunctions they all shared.

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Elaine Luria @ElaineLuria

3 years ago

Russian warship, go F&@k yourself! I am going to frame this sanction and hang it above my desk.

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Naval @naval

4 years ago

The next war belongs to whichever military stops buying expensive vehicles and loads up on cheap drones.

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Richard Engel @RichardEngel

4 years ago

Brave and important reporting

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NavalX @USNavalX

4 years ago

Out today: Down in the Sunshine State, Team Orlando is not on vacation; they’re working hard and building upon 50 years of collaboration amongst the services happening in the region. Check out the episode here to learn more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi… @nawctsd

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NavalX @USNavalX

4 years ago

Thank you to all who joined us during yesterday's #NDIAPOST2022 Tech Bridge Workshop! It was great to hear a diverse set of perspectives from the acquisition, program management, logistics, science, and R&D communities! @NDIAToday

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𝙺𝚒𝚖𝚋𝚊𝚕 𝙼𝚞𝚜𝚔 🤠 @kimbal

4 years ago

Starlink Internet dishes are now in the hands of the bad ass Klitschko brothers in Kyiv. We stand with you Ukraine against Putin’s tyranny. Thank you bro @elonmusk and @SpaceX for making it happen 🚀