Crossing the Valley of Death: Moving from Pilot/Prototype to Operations
It’s a perennial problem: the transition of innovative, small-scale projects into full-scale, funded programs is often referred to as “crossing the Valley of Death.” Myriad challenges such as tight budgets, narrow risk margins, complexities of integrating into legacy architectures and contracts, and user hesitation exist. This panel of experts will share their experiences with projects that have successfully crossed into operations, highlighting what they saw as the key elements in those journeys. Canteens optional.
Panelists Include:
- Peder Jungck, Vice President/General Manager, Intelligence Solutions, BAE Systems
- Daniel McCoy, Chief Innovation Officer, Transportation Security Administration
- Kelly Pickering, Senior Procurement Executive, NGA
- Heather Richman, Entrepreneur in Residence, BMNT
Moderator: Mark Munsell, Principal, Technical Business Development, AWS
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