In an era of converging exponential technologies, deep tech startup teams and serial entrepreneurs who are innovating for national security must structure their thinking to operate as exponential organizations (ExOs) – aligned to technological, accelerationist drivers. We discussed what you and your team need to know last week at Deep Tech Week NYC. Details are…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been at the forefront of enhancing the United States’ cybersecurity posture. OODA Loop’s comprehensive analyses shed light on CISA’s initiatives, particularly the Shields Up! campaign and the activities of the Cybersecurity Advisory Committee (CSAC), emphasizing the agency’s proactive approach to emerging cyber threats.
Michael Kratsios was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 25, 2025, as the 13th Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in a bipartisan 74–25 vote. In this role, he also serves as the President’s Science Advisor, guiding national strategies on emerging technologies, innovation, and scientific research. He has just…
On April 3, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and international partners, released a joint advisory titled “Fast Flux: A National Security Threat.”
The largest growth area in the federal budget for the foreseeable future is the Golden Dome initiative. OODA Network experts are examining architecture and technology solutions for this missile shield in our 18 April member meeting. Join us for insights on the future and how to contribute to this transformational project.
Biotechnology isn’t just about medical, CRISPR, and pharmaceutical breakthroughs—it’s about global power. The U.S. must decide now whether to lead or cede the future.
A sweeping new memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs U.S. federal agencies to aggressively expand their use of artificial intelligence while establishing strict governance and risk management protocols. Why This Matters: This is the most comprehensive federal policy to date on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government operations. It…
As we navigate multiple technological revolutions happening simultaneously, few authors offer as rich a vision of human-AI coexistence as Iain M. Banks’ “The Culture” series – a collection that deserves more attention from those of us working on the challenges of emerging technologies.
OODA CTO Bob Gourley is joined by technologist and national security expert Dan Gerstein from Rand Corporation. Dan is also the author of the recently released book entitled “The Story of Technology”.