@DefenseBaron

Founder, Elevation Global Strategies | Host, @Elevation_Live 🎙️| Connecting global sports, culture, and strategic competition.

 Washington, DC
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Joined January 2009
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When Formula 1 returns to Austin, @Elevation_Live is bringing something new. Introducing ELEVATION LIVE: AUSTIN — Oct. 22 at @STATION_Austin with @CapitalFactory, connecting motorsport, dual-use technology, critical capabilities & strategic capital. At #FedSupernova? Find me.
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Coffee and conversation with @Charles_Leclerc, asking him about data analytics — and that iconic turn 1 — was not on my Saturday schedule. I’ve come to expect the unexpected at F1 race weekends, but this was a special moment, thanks to @IBM, @ScuderiaFerrari, and Charles.
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and Oliver "OG" Wells (@Code19Racing ), Susan Davenport (@opportunity_atx ), Barry Tishgart (Army Applications Laboratory), and Joy Schoffler (Distinctive Edge Partners).
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See you next…?
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Thank you to our Podium-level presenting partners @NODA_AI_atx and @Nominal_io, producing partners @STATION_Austin and @CapitalFactory , and @humanbiography and Sharad Kharé for capturing the night.
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Thank you to our speakers: @jonathanadashek (@IBM), @leezohlman (@fiaformulaE, Matt Boyer (@GMDefense ), Ken Hampshire (NODA AI), Adam Wolnikowski (Nominal), Jason Eller (STRIKECOACH)
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Scenes from Elevation Live: Austin 🏎️ I’m so proud of what our team and partners built. Into 2027, we want even more voices from inside Formula 1 and motorsport in the conversation. Turns out tech folks like the races. If that's you, let's talk. #F1 #USGP
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And of course… a wonderful character…
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RIP Viper. One of my favorite actors of all time. The shotgun at the birds in the tree in Steel Magnolias… Space Camp… Mash… so many
The Hollywood Reporter
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Tom Skerritt, Star of 'Picket Fences' and 'Alien,' Dies at 93 hollywoodreporter.com/movies…

Tom Skerritt, Star of ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien,’ Dies at 93

Mentored by Robert Altman in 'M*A*S*H,' the Emmy-winning actor later stood out in 'Top Gun,' 'The Turning Point' and 'A River Runs Through It.'

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Ten years ago, I first visited @CapitalFactory with Defense Secretary Ash Carter, seen here with founder Josh Baer. Never thought I'd be back doing what I'm doing now - and via @F1! - RIP Ash and Josh My piece for @DefenseOne: defenseone.com/business/2016…
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Today! events.stationaustin.org/ele… #F1 #USGP #Austin
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I love seeing F1 teams’ STEM programs. These aren’t charity. This is the future national security workforce. This is what keeps us connected and competitive. We’ll talk to Austin’s STEM ecosystem leaders at Elevation Live, on Thurs.: events.stationaustin.org/ele…

Elevation Live: Austin

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Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
@AstonMartinF1Oct 21
This week, we're learning from Austin communities while sharing a little of what we know, too. Together with @Arm and Texas State Technical College, Drive the Future brought 100 students together to tackle engineering challenges, exchange ideas with Jessica Hawkins, and explore what a future in STEM could look like for them.
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In NYC today to see @F1’s Christian Horner, @GM Pres. Mark Reuss, and @NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson in conversation at @Motorsport’s Autosport Business Exchange. #ABXNYC The cultural reach is only getting deeper. And the sponsors in partnerships on and off the track testify to it.
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Tuesday, FIA’s Mohammed Ben Sulayem on the upcoming #F1 races in Qatar and UAE: “I have my children there [in the UAE]. You think I would leave them there and I'm here now with you [if it was dangerous]? Wednesday:
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#BREAKING US embassy staff and families ordered to leave Saudi Arabia, with families of embassy staff in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain also ordered to leave, diplomatic source tells AFP
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“We’re not here to finish last. So we have to follow through and build this team… and the power train…and the car.” - @GM President Mark Reuss, leading off latest @Motorsport’s @autosport Business Exchange, in NYC #ABXNYC #F1 @Cadillac_F1
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UPDATE - Austin global technology ecosystem leaders in investment, economic development, and defense tech get specific about how partners can plug in now, what's behind the latest surge, and what they expect is coming next. Info: events.stationaustin.org/ele…
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There’s only three people in Ben Folds Five so live your life
CONSEQUENCE
@consequenceOct 21
Ben Folds Five have announced a 2027 reunion tour, marking the trio’s first US tour together in 15 years. consequence.net/2026/10/ben-…

Ben Folds Five Announce First Tour in 15 Years

Ben Folds is reuniting with his band Ben Folds Five for a 2027 tour, serving as the trio's first US tour in 15 years.

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Humanitarians.
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Actually, left my boots at home. Learned my lesson last year walking downtown #Austin event-to-event. #F1 weekends = comfortable, and dusty shoes out at COTA. #USGP #Texas #Giddyup
Atlassian Williams F1 Team
@WilliamsRacingOct 20
Get your boots on - we're heading to Austin 🤠🌵
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But @DefTechPat said it was a power supply issue…
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What does a Formula 1 car have in common with an Infantry Squad Vehicle? @DefenseBaron spoke with GM Defense’s executive chief engineer at the #AUSA expo floor to find out. Full episode: youtu.be/fL7vK-l_bUQ?is=eCs1… #F1 #USGP #motorsport #tech
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