Join us in the BreakLine Arena for an insightful conversation with Raj Shah, Managing Partner at Shield Capital and co-founder of Resilience. As a former fighter pilot and the current Director of the Joint Reserve Detachment at DIU, Raj brings a unique perspective on the future of war, innovation in defense, and the intersection of government and technology.

In this episode, Raj shares his expertise on:

🔹 The evolving landscape of modern warfare and defense technology

🔹 Key challenges and opportunities within the U.S. military

🔹 How entrepreneurs and innovators can navigate bureaucracy in pursuit of meaningful impact

He also reflects on his journey as the previous Director of the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), reporting to the Secretary of Defense, an investor, and entrepreneur, offering invaluable wisdom on balancing service and private sector winsimpact.

Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that explores how Silicon Valley and the Pentagon are shaping the future of defense.

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What does it take to build and scale a thriving business? In this episode of The BreakLine Arena, we sit down with Stef Fisher-Sample, CEO & Co-Founder of HenHouse Holdings, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship and franchising.

Stef shares her journey from taking over seven struggling Taco Bell locations to growing a successful business portfolio. She dives into her "pain cave" mindset, the value of hiring in middle America, and why she believes in acquiring businesses instead of starting from scratch.

We also discuss her "lazy entrepreneur" approach—how to work smarter, not harder—and why authenticity is the ultimate leadership skill. If you're curious about scaling businesses, navigating franchising, or leading with impact, this episode is for you!

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The world of strategic intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this episode of the BreakLine Arena, we sit down with Eric Levesque, COO and Co-Founder of Strider Technologies, to explore how organizations can protect their technology, innovation, and competitive advantage in an era of global strategic competition.

Eric shares his expertise on the high-stakes battleground of strategic intelligence, revealing how intellectual property threats, geopolitical conflicts, and emerging technologies are reshaping industries worldwide. We dive into Strider Technologies’ all-of-society approach, the critical role of government-private sector collaboration, and how Strider’s ability to process massive amounts of data faster than most gives organizations a decisive edge.

Please like, rate, subscribe, or review our show if you’ve liked what you’ve heard! We’d love to hear your thoughts. If you’re interested in joining our community, please visit www.breakline.org. If you’re interested in exploring partnerships with BreakLine, please visit https://breakline.org/partners/partner-signup/.