Oct 20, 2020
In this special episode, we hear from two members of the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Gabe Mounce and Captain Roger Anderson, as we discuss the innovative programs that AFRL is using to connect business and government through technology and innovation.
Show Notes
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Gabe Mounce directs the Space Force Accelerator program for the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in New Mexico. In this capacity, he oversees the Hyperspace Challenge in Albuquerque and the Catalyst Space Accelerator in Colorado Springs, both focused on connecting the entrepreneurial start-up community to the US Space Force. He is also the Technology Commercialization Lead for AFRL where he oversees all aspects of technology transfer, community engagement, and marketing & publicity for Directed Energy and Space Vehicle technology. Mr. Mounce recently founded the New Mexico COVID-19 Emergency Supply Collaborative, bringing together government, non-profit, and private sector organizations from across the state to provide Personal Protective Equipment to Healthcare Providers in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Captain Roger S. Anderson oversees operations of Space Force Accelerators at the Air Force Research Lab for Space Vehicles at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. He aligns start-up company innovation with Space Force needs and vectors start-up technology for success through the Hyperspace Challenge and Catalyst Accelerator programs. He also oversees the Space Vehicles’ professional development program that immerses young acquisition professionals inside of innovation units and teaches agile acquisition concepts.
Air Force Research Laboratory New Mexico Tech Engagement Office
Important links to other STEM Southwest Interviews that touch on factors that are involved in building the Second Golden Age of Space.
Brian Barnett, Solstar Space; EP 055 Text Messaging to Space
Rachel Gupton, Sandia National Laboratories, EP 043 Satellites to Security
Shelly Gruenig, Be Greater Than Average, EP 041 NASA Social Media to Space
George Gorospe, NASA, EP 038 From Educator to NASA Engineer
Matt Fetrow, AFRL, EP 031 AFRL reaching out to Entrepreneurs
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