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Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst Co-Develop Andesite to Advance Cybersecurity for Analysts

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst today announced the public launch of Andesite AI (“Andesite”), a cybersecurity company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to overburdened cybersecurity teams.

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  • Red Cell Partners and General Catalyst today announced the public launch of Andesite AI (“Andesite”), a cybersecurity company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to overburdened cybersecurity teams.
  • Co-developed by Red Cell and General Catalyst, Andesite has built an advanced AI security analytics platform to empower both private- and public-sector cyber analysts to defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Andesite is the latest company to launch under Red Cell’s newly formed Cyber Practice, led by George Barnes, a former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (NSA).
  • "I partnered with General Catalyst to help bring global resilience to our most critical industries.

Retired Army General Joseph Votel Joins AeroVironment’s Board of Directors

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Monday, December 4, 2023

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that General Joseph L. Votel recently joined its Board of Directors, following his appointment as a Class III director at a meeting of AeroVironment’s Board on November 29.

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  • AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced that General Joseph L. Votel recently joined its Board of Directors, following his appointment as a Class III director at a meeting of AeroVironment’s Board on November 29.
  • The addition of General Votel brings the Board’s current composition to eight individuals, seven of whom (including Votel) are independent.
  • Following his retirement from military service, General Votel served as President & CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), remains a member of the Defense Business Board and Council on Foreign Relations, and has advised multiple companies and venture funds.
  • General Votel graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1980 and earned master’s degrees from the U.S. Army Command and Staff College and the Army War College.

BuddoBot Graduates from MissionLink's 2023 Cohort; Joins Esteemed 'Trusted Innovation Ecosystem' in NatSec Tech

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

O'FALLON, Ill., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BuddoBot, a veteran and minority-owned business, specializing in authentic offensive cybersecurity is elated to announce that it has graduated from MissionLink, an exclusive nationwide network that serves as a force-multiplier and gateway to accelerating innovation and advancing solutions to National Security threats.

Key Points: 
  • "Through MissionLink, we can continue to be a part of the next generation of cyber innovators bringing about solutions for national security threats.
  • These threats are not ones to take lightly, and this endeavor will require a collective effort to stay ahead of our adversaries," says Luke Secrist, CEO of BuddoBot.
  • "We are proud to welcome BuddoBot into MissionLink's esteemed alumni network," said Andy Lustig, cofounder and Organizing Board member of MissionLink.
  • For decades, the answer was 'public-private partnership' – we believe it is now time to empower industry innovation and facilitate 'private-public partnership.'

Night Shift Development, inc. Graduates from MissionLink's 2023 Cohort; Joins Esteemed 'Trusted Innovation Ecosystem' in NatSec Tech

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Friday, November 10, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Night Shift Development, inc., a team of dedicated professionals driven by a passion for crafting cutting-edge technology that empowers businesses to thrive in the digital landscape, is proud to announce that Tim Tutt, CEO & Co-Founder, has graduated from MissionLink, an exclusive nationwide network that serves as a force-multiplier and gateway to accelerating innovation and advancing solutions to National Security threats.

Key Points: 
  • Night Shift Development's, CEO Tim Tutt, handpicked by tech giants, achieves a milestone by joining MissionLink's elite alumni.
  • Accelerating innovation at the intersection of national security and cutting-edge commercial capabilities, Night Shift is set to reshape the future of NatSec tech.
  • "We are proud to welcome Tim Tutt, into MissionLink's esteemed alumni network," said Andy Lustig, cofounder and Organizing Board member of MissionLink.
  • For decades, the answer was 'public-private partnership' – we believe it is now time to empower industry innovation and facilitate 'private-public partnership.'

Persistent hosts Wave Relay® Technical Exchange Meeting in New York

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, held its first Wave Relay® Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) for the user community at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, in New York City, on October 2-3.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Persistent Systems, LLC ("Persistent"), a leader in mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, held its first Wave Relay® Technical Exchange Meeting (TEM) for the user community at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, in New York City, on October 2-3.
  • "The Technical Exchange Meeting—which will become an annual event—brought our users together to share their experiences and best practices for the benefit of the community as a whole," said Dr. Herbert Rubens, CEO of Persistent Systems.
  • "We collaborated with users from the U.S. Marine Corps, the UK Royal Marines, law enforcement, as well as our Wave Relay® Ecosystem Partners."
  • Members of the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an industry alliance of unmanned system, sensor, camera, and software companies all using Persistent's Wave Relay® MANET network both attended and exhibited their network-integrated products at the Technical Exchange Meeting.

Flashpoint National Security Solutions Announces New Advisory Board

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Flashpoint, the globally trusted leader in risk intelligence, announced today the formation of its public sector advisory board comprising four national security leaders.

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  • Flashpoint, the globally trusted leader in risk intelligence, announced today the formation of its public sector advisory board comprising four national security leaders.
  • FNSS is trusted by its national security partners for missions focused on global issues, virtual persona operations, integrated deterrence, intelligence operations support, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and investigations support.
  • “I couldn’t imagine a better core group of individuals for our inaugural advisory board,” said Brian Brown, President of FNSS.
  • Having seen the impact OSINT is having, I believe strongly that the Flashpoint National Security Solutions team is going to continue to have a tremendous impact.”

Benchmark Executive Search Names New Members to its National Security Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Benchmark Executive Search , an industry-recognized and award-winning executive recruitment firm, announced today its newly expanded Advisory Board and names four new members who are world-class national security experts.

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  • Benchmark Executive Search , an industry-recognized and award-winning executive recruitment firm, announced today its newly expanded Advisory Board and names four new members who are world-class national security experts.
  • To address the growing need for a full spectrum of enterprise risks in corporate boardrooms, Benchmark is expanding its network of experts ranging from national security, cybersecurity, insider threat, risk management and geopolitical risk.
  • These top experts come from the highest levels in the intelligence, defense and national security communities.
  • These four new members will join eighteen other subject matter experts on Benchmark’s National Security and Cyber Advisory Board.

Mad Street Den Announces New Appointments to its Advisory Board

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mad Street Den, a leader in the world of Enterprise AI is pleased to announce the appointment of senior leaders to its advisory board.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mad Street Den, a leader in the world of Enterprise AI is pleased to announce the appointment of senior leaders to its advisory board.
  • Shailendra Singh (Shelly): Shelly joins MSD in the role of an independent board member to help advise the company through this growth period.
  • Mad Street Den's Founder, Ashwini Asokan says "We've enjoyed working with Shelly and it has been an incredible journey already.
  • "We are honored to have this group of veterans in the industry advising us as we continue on this journey," said Ashwini Asokan, founder and CEO of Mad Street Den.

MissionLink.Next Unveils 2023 Cohort and New Advisory Board Members

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MissionLink.Next, an exclusive nationwide community that serves as a force-multiplier and gateway to accelerating innovation and advancing solutions to National Security threats, announces the kickoff of its 2023 Cohort in addition to bringing onboard seven new Advisory Board members.

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  • "This cohort represents the most cutting-edge companies solving the highest priorities of the mission and the new wave of innovation we are seeing in NatSec tech."
  • New cohort members will attend a series of events led by notable speakers who are former or current Senior Executives from the Intelligence Community, Flag Officers from Department of Defense, industry CEOs and CISOs, and leading investors.
  • Jeremy King , MissionLink cofounder and organizing board member, commented, "We are proud of building MissionLink, a trusted innovation ecosystem.
  • The MissionLink Organizing Board includes cofounders Jeremy King of Benchmark Executive Search; Andy Lustig and Katherine Ferguson of Cooley LLP; and Matt Devost of OODA Inc.

Joby Appoints Former JSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Scott Howell to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. (ret) Scott Howell, former Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), to the Company’s Advisory Board.

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  • Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. (ret) Scott Howell, former Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), to the Company’s Advisory Board.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005342/en/
    Lt. Gen. (ret) Scott Howell, former Commander of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), has been appointed to Joby Aviation's Advisory Board.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As JSOC Commander, Lt. Gen. Howell was responsible for the readiness and mission execution of highly-specialized forces across the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines.
  • Lt. Gen. Howell served in special operations for more than two decades and deployed extensively.