MoveAmerica Pathways-2-Partnership Podcast Empowers Defense Industrial Base Growth

MoveAmerica, the premier think tank for public-private collaboration, regularly produces Pathways-2-Partnership (P2P), a podcast series dedicated to helping businesses successfully enter and thrive within the defense industrial base.

Each episode of P2P explores the innovations, partnerships, and policies that strengthen the defense industrial base, secure critical supply chains, and drive mission success. The series features expert insights, real-world success stories, and practical guidance designed for entrepreneurs, industry executives, government leaders, and policy makers seeking to navigate acquisition processes and turn strategic vision into measurable results. The podcast has released several episodes covering essential topics for defense contractors and aspiring federal suppliers:

Critical Technology Areas Explained: DoW's New Roadmap for Small Business Innovation — The latest episode breaks down the Department of War's priorities and what they mean for small business innovators.

Mission Ready in 10: From Garage to Guardian — This debut episode of the "Mission Ready in 10" mini-series tells the inspiring story of Shield AI, which grew from two brothers in a San Diego garage to a $2.8 billion company developing autonomous drone technology for fighter jets—powered in part by SBIR funding and strategic support networks.

Building Cyber-Ready Partnerships for Small and Medium Businesses — Featuring Mariano Mattei, VP of Cyber Initiatives for Project Spectrum, this episode provides a clear roadmap for CMMC readiness and practical cyber hygiene.

Securing America's Lifelines: Building Resilience in Critical Supply Chains — MoveAmerica's Director of Business Intelligence Duane Wilson examines vulnerabilities in semiconductors, rare earth elements, pharmaceuticals, and defense components.

Entering the Federal Supply Chain: Top 5 Essentials for Dual-Use Manufacturers — Jay Davis from the MoveAmerica APEX Accelerator shares step-by-step guidance on CAGE codes, capability statements, and identifying the right federal opportunities.

Pathways-2-Partnership is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and the Podbean App.

To listen and subscribe, visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiiQLEJgxH9DTiOq2RGvn2X3SaHqPQf4Y