About this episode

Retired General Mike Minihan discusses military leadership, AI's role in warfare, and the importance of industry collaboration.

In this episode, retired four-star General Mike Minihan shares his experiences in military leadership, the importance of industry collaboration, and the strategic role of AI, data, and UAVs in modern warfare. Discover key lessons on decision-making, innovation, and national security from a top military leader. key topics Military leadership and decision-making at the four-star level The importance of industry collaboration and relationship-building The strategic role of AI, data, and quantum in modern warfare Chapters 00:00 The Weight of Command: Insights from a Four-Star General 04:52 Building Relationships with Industry: The Marco Polo Approach 10:05 Navigating Yes, No, and Maybe: The Art of Pitching 14:53 Data and AI: Challenges in the Operational Environment 28:29 Cyber Deterrence and the Current Landscape 30:36 Decision Advantage in Command 35:07 The Role of UAVs in Modern Warfare 38:34 Lessons from Ukraine and Iran 41:24 AI in Forecasting and Preparedness 45:24 Surprising Innovations and National Security Threats 51:51 The Importance of American Industry resources Mavericks Advisors LLC - https://mavericksadvisorsllc.com

People in this episode

Host: Mike Shanley

Guest: Mike Minihan

Topics covered

• military leadership
• industry collaboration
• AI in warfare
• decision-making
• national security
• UAVs
• data challenges

Keywords

• military leadership
• AI
• UAVs
• national security
• decision-making
• innovation
• data challenges

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Organizations: Mavericks Advisors LLC

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