Tue, Aug 25, 1:00 PM CDT – Tue, Aug 25, 1:45 PM CDT

The Future of Defense Innovation: BAE’s FAST Labs Approach to Collaboration (Austinpreneur Recording)

Double click on the stories that made Austin, Texas a global startup hub. 🚀 Discover how BAE Systems is rewriting the rules of defense innovation with their FAST Labs ecosystem. Leonard Lublin, Dep. General Manager of FAST Labs, will share how instead of relying on internal VC arms or closed R&D pipelines, FAST Labs embraces a risk-tolerant, community-driven model that partners directly with startups, small businesses, and non-traditional suppliers. Learn how BAE scouts breakthrough technologies in areas like autonomous systems, AI/ML, advanced microelectronics, and next-gen sensors in partnerships with startups and other external organizations. The conversation will be recorded for Capital Factory's Austinpreneur podcast. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and be feature on the podcast. Nick Spiller, Host of Austinpreneur and Venture Principal at Capital Factory will interview Leonard. Please note: Adding this session to your agenda does not guarantee admission. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first serve basis until room capacity is reached. We expect this session to fill up quickly, so please arrive early to increase your chance of grabbing a seat!

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Leonard Lublin

Deputy VPGM FAST Labs · BAE Systems

Leonard is the deputy general manager of FAST LabsTM where he is responsible for supporting the operation of the $260m/yr world-class research organization defining the next generation of technology across the $6.2b/yr Electronics Systems’ defense and commercial portfolios business. His role includes managing day to day operational aspects of the business, participating or leading the business rhythm elements of FAST Labs, and meeting with key internal and external customers. Prior to this position, Leonard served in product line director roles for Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) within the Electronic Combat Systems business unit and Fusion, Battle Management and Computing (FBC) within FAST Labs. In these roles Leonard had profit and loss responsibility for portfolios of programs developing, manufacturing, fielding, and sustaining integrated electronic warfare solutions and autonomy enabling mission dominance in the most stressing environments. Dr. Lublin has been with BAE Systems for 23 years serving in a diversity of leadership roles spanning the development of new-to-the-world products that are current market leaders to the profit and loss management of diverse, complex technology portfolios. Dr. Lublin holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Buffalo and a doctorate’s degree in Control and Estimation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Nick Spiller

Venture Principal · Capital Factory

Nick Spiller is a Venture Principal at Capital Factory.