Tom Beyerl, Director of Product at Chariot Defense

In this episode of Behind the Mission, we speak with Tom Beyerl, Director of Product at Chariot Defense, about his transition from a 20 year Army career into defence technology.Tom reflects on leadership in the military, lessons from combat operations, and how emerging technologies such as drones, autonomy, and AI are reshaping modern warfare.The conversation explores why power and energy are becoming critical infrastructure for the modern battlefield, and how defence startups are accelerating innovation across the sector.The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.