Team Behind The Outpost

Operators, investors, and government insiders who’ve built, deployed, and scaled critical technologies inside and outside the system.

[Leadership team]

Founder of AFWERX, the U.S. Air Force’s innovation arm, and one of the architects of the modern dual-use funding model. As Pentagon Tech Director and a combat C-17 pilot with 4,000 flight hours, he led programs connecting startups to national missions.
He’s helped 220+ companies secure $480M+ in contracts and catalyzed over $5B in follow-on capital. At Outpost Ventures, he applies that same discipline and access to build technologies that strengthen U.S. capability and deliver outsized venture returns.

Dave Harden

Founder

Linh is a management professional and expert startup advisor whose tools are communication, collaboration, information synthesis, and curiosity. Previously, Linh worked in process and system implementations with Accenture and IBM and is currently a board member of the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority. Linh holds a BA in Management and International Business from Georgetown University.

Linh Hoang

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

[The Outpost Team]

Chase Eiserman

Director of Strategic Accounts & Acquisitions

Steven Mundy

Growth Engineer

Mike Bynum

Growth Engineer

Swapna Kulkarni

Senior Director of Innovation AI Strategy

Marti Golon

Creative Director

Deedee Yan

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Laura Nelson

Director of Sales & Tech Scouting

Brody Ferris

Operations Technical Lead

Sam Perry

Software Engineer

Jess Boyd

Federal Portfolio Engagement Representative

Mindy Stovall

Senior Executive Assistant

Lily Hoang

Operations Manager

[Advisory Council]

Dr. Ravi Chaudhary

Joey Arora

Alex Wagner

Austin DeLorme

Randy "Laz" Gordon

Zachary Burke

Angela Donahoo

Jason Bailey

Chris Spinelli

Patrick T. O'Connor

Telly Renfroe

Adam Goldberg

[Strategic Partnerships]

No Company Scales Alone

At The Outpost, we know our clients face challenges that extend beyond our core offerings. That’s why we’ve built a trusted network of strategic partners to fill the critical gaps—so founders can stay focused on building, growing, and delivering.
These partnerships are not just names on a website—they’re real collaborators helping our clients navigate federal markets, secure funding, and scale with purpose.

Interested in Partnering?

We’re always looking to expand our network with mission-aligned organizations who share our commitment to accelerating dual-use innovation. If you’re a firm helping venture-backed companies succeed in defense and national security—let’s talk.

Reach out to explore partnership opportunities