Episode Description

Today Tyler talks with Mike Moreno, a former CIA Operations Officer who now works at the boundaries of technology and global stability within the public sector, VC community, startups and in his role with the business development team at Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this episode, Mike talks about how AWS aims to address limitations in the government’s willingness to accelerate the transition, and support the scale of commercial tech.‍‍

What’s Happening on the Second Front

• AWS’s process for working with startups
• The purpose behind Second Front Systems’ Offset Symposium
• Why Mike believes it’s a great time to both build and invest in companies
• Advocating for investments in deep tech startups both in the US and in our allies abroad 
• Mike’s lifelong commitment to his family and the betterment of the world

Connect with Mike

• LinkedIn: Mike Moreno
• Website: AWS

Connect with Tyler

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt