Greater ownership is the key to bridging the Valley of Death
In this op-ed, Dcode CEO Meagan Metzger spoke with Rear Adm. Seiko Okano, who argues that culture and ownership are vital to scaling innovation. Note: this article was originally published in DefenseScoop Changing culture has been a vital facet of the federal innovation space from the very beginning. But unfortunately, culture has become increasingly viewed as […]
There isn’t just one Valley of Death: Tackling the DOD transition problem
Note: this article was originally published in DefenseScoop Delivering innovative technologies developed in the commercial sector into the hands of military end users is critical to the success of the US military, and everyone is talking about the transition problem in government. Last June, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said: “I think transition clearly is […]
Sarah Abonyi promoted to Chief Operating Officer
Washington, D.C., December 19, 2022 — Dcode, the premier advisory firm connecting the emerging tech industry and government to drive commercial innovation in the federal market, today proudly announced the promotion of Sarah Abonyi to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Abonyi has shaped every business line at Dcode since joining Dcode in 2019, including directing the […]
Government leaders discuss their role in helping emerging companies succeed
Note: this article originally appeared on DefenseScoop In this op-ed, Dcode’s Riya Patel speaks with DOD’s Jen Bird and Army’s Paul Puckett about supporting emerging, innovative companies in the defense landscape. Having access to the latest technology is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage on the global stage. Agencies across government are being asked to […]
Dcode’s Meagan Metzger featured on DefenseScoop Podcast
This bonus episode of The DefenseScoop Podcast takes a look at why the U.S. military is losing innovative talent and how its leaders can better embrace the ideas of the military’s brightest minds. DefenseScoop Editor-in-Chief Billy Mitchell hosts this special episode, different from our normal headlines-driven podcast. He is joined by a trio of defense-innovation […]
Air Force selects Dcode to provide training, advisory services for technological innovation
Washington, D.C., September 26, 2022 — Today Dcode, the premier advisory firm connecting the tech industry and government to drive commercial innovation in the federal market, announced that Air Force Ventures awarded a Strategic Funding Increase Program (STRATFI) to scale technology development over the “valley of death.” Dcode will help accomplish this by capitalizing on […]
Make way for innovation: Understanding the roadblocks for emerging tech in government
Note: this article was first published on DefenseScoop In an op-ed, a pair of executives from the defense tech industry discuss how small companies can better offer innovative solutions government needs. Digital innovation is a key goal in agencies across government. To become truly innovative and transform how government works, agencies need to buy, deploy, […]
Companies Showcase Defense Tech
Cutting-edge companies demonstrated intellectual property from top research universities commercialized for dual-use, civilian and military markets at NSIN Emerge Accelerator Showcase Day. Innovators with emerging technology at our nation’s top research universities pitched potential Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial investors at the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) Emerge Accelerator Showcase Day. The pitches included […]
Dcode awarded DoD-wide $45M IDIQ for innovative advisory services
Washington, D.C., July 8, 2022 — Dcode, the premier advisory firm connecting the emerging tech industry and government to drive commercial innovation in the federal market, today announced the award of a $45M Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle to support the DoD in driving technological innovation at scale, and in building an intentional, unified […]
Can innovative procurement live up to its promise?
Today we are faced with quickly evolving challenges from public health and international relations to climate-related disasters and cyberattacks. Meeting all of these challenges requires our government to take quick action using new tools. Quick action with unproven technology is not something inherent in the DNA of government, but to meet these challenges we must […]
