Building the Base

Building the Base Trailer Bonus Episode 55 Season 1

Evan Smith, CEO Altana AI

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In this episode of Building The Base, hosts Lauren Bedula and Hondo Geurts chat with Evan Smith, co-founder and CEO of Altana AI. Together, they explore how emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, are revolutionizing global supply chains and advancing national security. Evan shares his perspective on how AI can bridge critical gaps in supply chain visibility, ensure operational resilience, and provide competitive advantages for businesses and governments. This episode covers technology, defense, or logistics, and provides valuable insights into the future of AI-driven supply chains and their implications for security and commerce.

Key Topics Discussed : 
  1. AI for Global Supply Chain Resilience
  2. Importance of Public-Private Partnerships
  3. Building Trust with AI
  4. AI's Role in National Security
  5. The Future of Supply Chain Technology

What is Building the Base?

"Building the Base" - an in-depth series of conversations with top entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders from tech, financial, industrial, and public sectors.

Our special guests provide their unique perspectives on a broad selection of topics such as: shaping our future national security industrial base, the impact of disruptive technologies, how new startups can increasingly contribute to national security, and practical tips on leadership and personal development whether in government or the private sector.

Building the Base is hosted by Lauren Bedula, is Managing Director and National Security Technology Practice Lead at Beacon Global Strategies, and the Honorable Jim "Hondo" Geurts who retired from performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy and was the former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development & Acquisition and Acquisition Executive at United States Special Operations Command.