About this episode

Melissa Swisher discusses airspace intelligence and drone defense systems in the context of public safety and legislation.

Melissa Swisher is Chief Revenue Officer at SkySafe, a company delivering the intelligence organizations need to detect, analyze, and act in today's increasingly complex airspace environment. SkySafe specializes in airspace intelligence — providing real-time drone detection, analytics, and forensic capabilities that help organizations determine whether a drone is authorized, where it originated, how it's flying, and in some cases, who is operating it. The company works with state agencies, public safety organizations, and major event operators to bring greater visibility and accountability to the skies above critical infrastructure and large public gatherings. As Chief Revenue Officer, Melissa leads SkySafe's strategic partnerships and revenue growth initiatives, helping expand the company's footprint across government and commercial markets. She brings extensive C-level experience, having played key roles in two successful IPOs — SuccessFactors and Castlight Health — as well as multiple strategic acquisitions. Prior to SkySafe, she co-founded Socrates.ai, which was recently acquired by Simpplr. Known for building high-performing teams and driving customer-focused growth, Melissa…

People in this episode

Host: Randy Goers

Guest: Melissa Swisher

Topics covered

• drone detection
• airspace intelligence
• public safety
• drone defense systems
• legislation
• strategic partnerships

Keywords

• drone incursions
• real-time detection
• analytics
• forensic capabilities
• critical infrastructure
• local law enforcement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SkySafe, SuccessFactors, Castlight Health, Socrates.ai, Simpplr

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