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Podcast: Defense Mavericks
Episode: How to Increase Experimentation in the DoD with Victor “SALSA” Lopez
Description: This week, Bonnie is joined by Major Victor “SALSA” Lopez, Chief of Autonomy Operations for AFWERX, to discuss how to push past bureaucracy to enable rapid experimentation in the DoD. He shares his insights on leading through innovation, creating a team culture built on psychological safety, speeding up software implementation, and cutting through contracting red tape. Tune in for an in-depth exploration into the world of defense experimentation and ingenuity.
TIMESTAMPS:
(2:29) Transitioning from piloting to military tech
(4:28) Why “SALSA” & where call signs come from
(7:38) How to enable airmen to innovate effectively
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