Episode 2: ONE9

About this episode

Glenn Cowan discusses building a defence-focused venture ecosystem in Canada and the impact of his military experience on leadership and innovation.

In Episode 2, Glenn Cowan, founder and managing director of ONE9, shares the journey of building a defence-focused venture ecosystem in Canada from Ottawa. A former special operations officer, investor, and adventurer, Glenn discusses how his military experience has shaped his approach to leadership, innovation, and building businesses that support national security. He explains what makes ONE9 unique, how the company bridges the gap between early-stage defence technology and end users, and why Canada, with Ottawa at the heart of its national security and innovation community, now has a critical opportunity to strengthen its defence-innovation landscape.

People in this episode

Guest: Glenn Cowan

Topics covered

• defence technology
• entrepreneurship
• national security
• innovation
• leadership

Keywords

• defence
• technology
• entrepreneurship
• national security
• innovation
• ONE9
• Ottawa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ONE9

Places: Canada, Ottawa

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