Data Solutions in Regulated Environments: Scaling Innovation in Defense and Aerospace | The Pair Program Ep64

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Data Solutions in Regulated Environments: Scaling Innovation in Defense and Aerospace | The Pair Program Ep64 On this week’s episode of The Pair Program, we’re diving deep into defense innovation, mission-first data strategy, and the future of aerospace tech with Jake Dyal and Scott Dieckhaus, two leaders with decades of experience navigating high-stakes environments. Jake, a former military intelligence officer turned startup founder, and Scott, a longtime aerospace leader now at AWS, share hard-won lessons from both the front lines and the cloud. We dive into: Building mission-ready AI for disconnected environments Why “data value is in the eye of the beholder” The challenge of connecting siloed defense and aerospace data The truth about compliance: when it helps and when it slows you down How early-stage defense startups can scale responsibly What the future of edge tech, drones, and predictive logistics might look like About Jake Dyal: Jake is the CEO and Co-Founder of Certus Core, where he’s building AI and data tools tailored for the defense sector.