Season 2, Episode 37. Today on All Quiet, Tyler is joined by Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini, a defense software company focused on the defense acquisition space. During the episode, Tara shares her unique journey, offering valuable insights into the challenges within the defense tech landscape. Tyler and Tara explore the pressing need for a paradigm shift, discussing the integration of modern technologies to enhance acquisition workflows. Tara's perspectives on the intersection of policy and technology, as well as the behavioral and cultural changes needed, provide a thought-provoking glimpse into the future of defense acquisitions.Today on Saved Rounds, Tyler and Enrique discuss emerging Indo-Pacific cyber threats, urging operational resilience and leader retraining, drawing insights from Ukraine.What’s Happening on the Second Front:The challenge in defense acquisition: policy vs. process improvementThe need for cultural change and empathy in acquisition teamsUtilizing commercial technology and data for faster progressBuilding a more agile and knowledgeable acquisition workforceAddressing issues with FFRDCs and preserving commercial innovationConnect with Tara:LinkedIn: Tara Murphy DoughertyConnect with Tyler:LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt Website: secondfront.comSaved Rounds Article:Defense Leaders Weigh Evolving Cyber Threats in Indo-Pacific RegionCatch 2F’s Offset Symposium replay here. This show is produced by Soulfire Productions