Trenchant Analytics, LLC

Just about everyone in USG is in various stages of assessing AI tools. The Executive Order on AI made it clear that folks need to move out and adopt AI in it's various forms. There's also the AI inventory of the current and projected AI-related projects that the various executive branch agencies (except DoD) are working. But here's the question many are asking: "how do we judge them?" We have some thoughts, shared in this quick blog post.

Here's to making the "just crazy enough to work" plan work

Here's to doing what needs doing, however it needs to be done

Here's to doing more hard things, first.

Here's to being the bee's nest that folks think twice about kicking. Happy Independence Day

On Day 3 of the STEM Mavericks AI program, students are becoming comfortable using different types of sensors and writing code to ensure their functionality. We are excited to see the level of engagement and how quickly students are picking up these skills. The STEM Mavericks AI program is designed and developed by Trenchant Analytics, LLC and the Department of Defense (DoD) Digital Futures Initiative through the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). #STEM #AI

The Army recently awarded TAC a SBIR to build the Army Tech Marketplace (ATM). Given our experience building AcqBot.com, we're stoked to start on this effort. As with any development effort, and in the spirit of George Heilmeier, we want to be clear about the problem we're trying to solve. In the spirit of killing two birds with one stone, we're going to share our thoughts an insights in public so that the community can benefit and comment. Why? because the ATM will be a platform for the government and industry S&T, R&D, and AT&L community to do their jobs better, faster, and cheaper, so we're not going to build it in a vacuum. Feel free to agree, disagree, comment, opine, this is an open forum.

There are few efforts that add more lasting and compounding value to the Department than investments in early education and engagement. The challenges facing the nation are only growing greater and more complex. The people we need to address those challenges in the future are gaining an understanding of the technology and operational context today, in a fun and engaging experience through our STEM Mavericks initiative, in partnership with the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office and New Mexico State University PSL - Physical Science Laboratory The objective is simple: Get Students interested in DefTech early The outcome is simple: Get more bright minds supporting our national security

Another year and another great cohort of incredible students, through our partnership with the DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, New Mexico State University, East Carolina University, Florida State University, George Mason University, and SOFWERX, we will bring defense-relevant and dual-use STEM learning to nearly 200 high school students. Our first cohort kicks off this week in New Mexico, so stay tuned. If you're a college or university interested in getting involved, check out the program at: stemmavs.com

Loved this candid conversation with my colleague and friend, Vince Pecoraro, about taking a mission-driven approach to contracting on today's Defense Mavericks #podcast drop. We dove into: 1️⃣ The need for faster delivery of product to the warfighter 2️⃣ The role of industry in lowering barriers to entry 3️⃣ Why a “burning platform” accelerates action 4️⃣ The cultural shift required for speed 5️⃣ The impact of collaborating with the end user And so much more. This episode will leave you feeling re-inspired about the work we do. Check out the link in the comments! 🎙️