Tough Tech Vets

By: Chris Ricks
  • Summary

  • Tough Tech Vets is a podcast series focused on veteran entrepreneurs solving hard problems at the intersection of hardware and software. Hosted by Chris Ricks, a former Naval Submarine Officer and Founder of Starcube, a small modular reactor company that’s focused on building microreactors for critical infrastructure. While there’s a lot of education around traditional startups for veterans, the Touch Tech landscape is a lot less clear. Whether you’re currently building a tough tech product or considering building one, this podcast is for you. Learn more about Starcube and our efforts to build microreactors for critical infrastructure at www.starcube.tech Sponsored by The MisFits, a branding & design agency for the Moguls and Misfits www.wearethemisfits.com
    © 2024 Chris Ricks
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Episodes
  • The Unique Challenges of Global Power with Mike Gallagher, CEO of AMPS Advanced Modular Power Systems
    Dec 9 2024

    On today's episode of Tough Tech Vets, Chris sits down with Mike Gallagher, CEO of AMPS Advanced Modular Power Systems, and Navy Veteran. Mike takes us deep into the current challenges of AMPS, what him and his team are working on, and the lessons he's learned from working in tough tech on a global scale.

    Learn more about AMPS at www.amp-sys.com

    Learn more about Starcube and our efforts to build microreactors for critical infrastructure at www.starcube.tech

    Sponsored by The MisFits, a branding & design agency for the Moguls and Misfits www.wearethemisfits.com

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    48 mins
  • Reimagining The Future of Aviation Training with Ted Slusher, founder & CEO of Silent Crown
    Nov 25 2024

    On the first episode of Tough Tech Vets, Chris sits down with Ted Slusher, Founder & CEO, Silent Crown and former Pilot in the Air Force. Ted discusses his journey to founding Silent Crown, their unique value due to Ted's experience as a pilot, and how the future of military flight training is being reshaped today.

    Learn more about Silent Crown at www.silent-crown.com

    Learn more about Starcube and our efforts to build microreactors for critical infrastructure at www.starcube.tech

    Sponsored by The MisFits, a branding & design agency for the Moguls and Misfits www.wearethemisfits.com

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    45 mins
  • Tough Tech Vets Trailer
    Nov 22 2024

    Welcome to “Tough Tech Vets,” a podcast series focused on veteran entrepreneurs solving hard problems at the intersection of hardware and software. I’m your host Chris Ricks. I'm a former Naval Submarine Officer and Founder of Starcube, a small modular reactor company that’s focused on building microreactors for critical infrastructure.


    Tough Tech refers to transformational technology that solves the world's most pressing challenges through the convergence of breakthrough science, engineering, and leadership. Think of critical technology domains such as biotechnology, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and the list goes on.

    Be sure to subscribe to Tough Tech Vets on your favorite podcast hosting platform, and learn more about Starcube and our efforts to build microreactors for critical infrastructure at www.starcube.tech.

    Sponsored by The MisFits, a branding & design agency for the Moguls and Misfits www.wearethemisfits.com

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    2 mins

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