The Team Behind 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.

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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.

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Linh Hoang

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

[The Outpost Team]

Chase Eiserman

Director of Strategic Accounts & Acquisitions

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Mike Brown

Growth Engineer

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Steven Mundy

Growth Engineer

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Mike Bynum

Growth Engineer

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Swapna Kulkarni

Senior Director of Innovation AI Strategy

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Marti Golon

Creative Director

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Deedee Yan

Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Laura Nelson

Director of Sales & Tech Scouting

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Grant Glavin

Proposal Writer

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Brody Ferris

Operations Technical Lead

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Sam Perry

Software Engineer

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Jess Boyd

Federal Portfolio Engagement Representative

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Lily Hoang

Operations Manager

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[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]