Dr. Brian Maue I Digital Leadership Podcast | AFWERX

Dr. Beam transformed a Pentagon idea into a capability ranked #16 in the world as a Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company

In this week’s podcast, Ken Forster interviews Dr. Brian "Beam" Maue, the cofounder of AFWERX, a talented, nationwide team connecting innovators and creating accelerated technological and cultural agility for the 680,000 members of the United States Air Force.

Dr. Maue, or 'Beam' as he prefers to be called, is a decorated officer with a 21-year track record of mission-accomplishments ranging from ICBM launch officer and nuclear budget analyst to treaty officer and U.S. Air Force Academy assistant professor, including civil service duties developing new hypersonic and ICBM weapon options.

Some of the discussion points during this interview:

• What would you consider to be your digital thread?
• What innovation history lessons did you model in AFWERX?
• Tell us about your win - 'How a Government Startup Beat Amazon'
• Few innovation programs have been as impactful as AFWERX. What did you do differently?
• Do you think that innovation programs are temporal, or are there models to continuously scale innovation?
• What are some of your favorite startups and why?

Wise closing words from Dr. Beam?

Nothing in this world can take the place of PERSISTENCE

Talent will not - Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

Genius will not - Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb!

Education will not - The world is full of educated derelicts.

PERSISTENCE AND DETERMINATION alone are omnipotent.

The slogan ‘Press On!’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

If you're interested in connecting with Dr. Beam, check out his LinkedIn!

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