
04 - How and Why National Security Labs Fuel Local Innovation: Kim Budil, LLNL and Andy McIlroy, SNL
Host Brandon Cardwell speaks with Kim Budil, lab director for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Andy McIlroy, associate labs director for Sandia National Laboratory and leader of the California site, about the mission of the national labs and how that intersects with fueling the local innovation economy.
23 Des 202157min

03 - On Being the Catalyst: Monarch Tractor Co-Founder and President Mark Schwager
Host Brandon Cardwell speaks with Monarch Tractor Co-Founder and President, Mark Schwager about how the electric tractor startup is turning Livermore into ground zero of the food and agriculture revolution. Mark has over a decade of experience leading manufacturing organizations and has developed over 16 million square feet of manufacturing space. Mark previously served as head of the Tesla Gigafactory, leading the project from concept phase to construction. He also led the operations plannin...
27 Okt 202136min

02 - From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: SafeTraces CEO Erik Malmstrom
Host Brandon Cardwell is joined by Erik Malmstrom, the CEO of SafeTraces, a Bay Area-based technology company and leader in DNA-enabled diagnostic solutions for indoor air quality. Erik is a successful and experienced thought leader driven to create a better, safer, more sustainable world. Previously, he held senior roles at the Office of the US Trade Representative, Farmer’s Business Network, and Cargill. He is also a co-founder of CrossBoundary, a leading frontier market investment advisor,...
21 Sep 202153min





















