Thursday, December 5, 2024

“The question is, how do we change such a big organisation? Where do you start, and what’s the most effective thing to start with? There’s no single answer.”
– Marcel ‘Otto’ Yon –

Marcel ‘Otto’ Yon pulled off a classic Silicon Valley-meets-military maneuver when he launched the Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub – essentially dropping startup DNA right into the heart of Germany’s traditional military structure. By building a bridge between startup innovators and military operations, he revolutionized how the Bundeswehr adopts new technology, turning what was once a glacially slow procurement process into something that actually keeps pace with modern tech evolution. If driving innovation through a larger, staid organization interests you, Check out the article Exclusive: How the German military created a startup culture.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad