98. Noam Oz, Former Director of Innovation Operations at NavalX

All Quiet on the Second Front

What does it really take to get disruptive tech to the fleet?

In this episode, Tyler is joined by Noam Oz—former Director of Innovation Operations at NavalX and now Navy Portfolio Lead at Divergent—to unpack what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s changing across the national security ecosystem. Noam brings hard-earned insights from both sides of the table.

What's happening on the Second Front

• Lessons from building inside NavalX and the Navy's Unmanned Task Force
• Common mistakes startups make when trying to work with the Navy
• How to translate technical innovation into operational relevance
• Why understanding incentives—not just requirements—is key
• Where real momentum is building across government, industry, and venture