The US Army spends $185 billion annually, employs over a million soldiers, and is transforming how it adopts technology. As the 26th Secretary of the Army, Dan Driscoll is spearheading some of the most radical changes in military procurement and operations we've seen in decades.

In our conversation, Dan breaks down the Army Transformation Initiative's four key pillars: stopping the purchase of obsolete equipment, investing in modern battlefield technology, reclaiming repair rights, and reducing bureaucratic bloat. 

We discuss how the Army has been waiting 9-15 months for simple parts they could 3D print in minutes, why tech procurement involves 35,000 people (three times more than needed), and how they're now getting Silicon Valley companies to automate military vehicles in just 10 days instead of years. 

If you're interested in organizational transformation, government innovation, or how the largest institutions can adopt startup thinking, this episode provides a rare insider's view. Dan's background in venture capital (we previously worked together at Flex) gives him a unique perspective on bringing commercial practices to government. Listen to the full conversation to hear how one of America's oldest institutions is reinventing itself for modern warfare.

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