Mission as Organizing Principle: How Purpose Shapes Ecosystems
Industry, Technology, Society, Policy Dyan Finkhousen Industry, Technology, Society, Policy Dyan Finkhousen

Mission as Organizing Principle: How Purpose Shapes Ecosystems

Mission functions as a powerful organizing principle in market-based ecosystems. Faisal Hoque, a three-time Deloitte Fast 50 winner and transformation partner to DoD and CACI, reveals how architecting purpose into systematic structures creates a gravitational pull, drawing diverse actors into a coordinated flow. Key insight: exemplary architecture doesn't constrain innovation - it releases latent organizational potential into directed motion.

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The Architecture of Resilience: Human Adaptive Capacity
Industry, Technology, Society Dyan Finkhousen Industry, Technology, Society Dyan Finkhousen

The Architecture of Resilience: Human Adaptive Capacity

What if we could measure adaptive capacity with the same precision we apply to engineering rocket systems?

Dr. Irena Chaushevska Danilovska reveals how neuroscience capabilities integrate with distributed innovation ecosystems to create a mission assurance architecture for organizations seeking resilience in dynamic environments.

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The New Rules of Power
Industry, Technology, Policy, Society Dyan Finkhousen Industry, Technology, Policy, Society Dyan Finkhousen

The New Rules of Power

Traditional geopolitical analysis is dead. A $10,000 drone can now destroy a $100 million military platform—and this "budgetary exhaustion" strategy is already transforming how smart companies compete. We need systems thinking to navigate the four forces reshaping global power: balance of power, technology, climate change, and the nature of warfare.

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Orchestrated Autonomy: The Ecosystem Accelerator Government Often Misses
Industry, Technology, Policy, Society Dyan Finkhousen Industry, Technology, Policy, Society Dyan Finkhousen

Orchestrated Autonomy: The Ecosystem Accelerator Government Often Misses

The Apollo Program achieved humanity's most significant technological leap through "orchestrated autonomy”, a hidden methodology for ecosystem velocity and optimization that modern government partnerships miss. Breakthrough insight? True innovation requires autonomous components working independently first, then strategic orchestration second.

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AI and Autonomous Systems: Building Ethical Frameworks for Future Flight
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AI and Autonomous Systems: Building Ethical Frameworks for Future Flight

This insightful episode explores the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and human decision-making in aerospace applications. Through the lens of national security and technological innovation, we examine the critical pathways and challenges in deploying AI capabilities responsibly. The discussion spans the complex ecosystem dependencies between human operators and autonomous systems, the importance of justified confidence in AI adoption, and the foundational role of ethical frameworks in shaping future technologies.

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Powering Progress: Efficient Energy Ecosystems
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Powering Progress: Efficient Energy Ecosystems

In this episode, we delve into the crucial role of energy storage and access in emerging markets, with guest Connie Stacey, CEO and Founder of Grengine Inc. Connie discusses her innovative approach to addressing energy poverty by making renewable energy more accessible through advanced battery storage systems

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Ecosystem Design Impact: Accelerating Industry Through Collaboration
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Ecosystem Design Impact: Accelerating Industry Through Collaboration

In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of ecosystemic models across industries, underscoring the importance of inclusive design for resilient futures. Our guest, Krista Pawley, a luminary in impact-driven initiatives, articulates the importance of transparency, community engagement, and contextual awareness in shaping decisions.

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Ecosystemic Design: Grappling With the Hidden Costs of Plastic
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Ecosystemic Design: Grappling With the Hidden Costs of Plastic

Embark on a journey through the complexities of our global plastic crisis with Impact Entrepreneur, Mimi Wu. She reveals a stark truth: recycling alone is not the solution. We delve into the intricate web of environmental, social, and economic factors driving this issue, and discuss the urgent actions needed to tackle the plastic problem at its core.

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From Soil to Sustenance: Regenerative Agriculture's Ecosystem Impact
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From Soil to Sustenance: Regenerative Agriculture's Ecosystem Impact

This episode explores the ways regenerative farming methods can enhance soil health and unlock more nutrient-dense foods - nourishing people and planet. Guest Tina Owens, a leader at the intersection of agriculture, tech and wellness, illuminates the pivotal role emerging technologies play in optimizing and scaling regenerative practices.

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Launching the Lunar Ecosystem
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Launching the Lunar Ecosystem

The US Government’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is actively working to establish the framework for a commercial economy on the moon - convening an ecosystemic collaboration to make it happen by 2035. DARPA's program manager for this project, called Luna10, Michael Nayak, call sign Orbit, joins the podcast to discuss the approach of leveraging what we know from Earth economies and commercial industries in order to create a unified, self-sustaining lunar economy.

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