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Most defense tech founders don’t fail because their tech doesn’t work.
They fail because it never gets downrange.

You can build a world-changing solution, spend years chasing programs of record, and still stall out—drowned in bureaucracy, misaligned execution, or BD Theater.

I hear it in every market research call:

  • They’re mission-driven, but misaligned.
  • They chase contracts, but outsource relationships.
  • They mistake motion for progress.
  • They delay execution and compliance until it’s too late.
  • They don’t need more advice—they need a compass.

I help dual-use and defense tech founders avoid the BD Theater and Bureaucracy Swamp to focus on execution and turn potential into fielded capability.

I’m Patrick Byrne.

I’ve led product, program, and GTM efforts across every layer of defense innovation—from managing the transition of Air Force One, to building AI mission software at Rebellion Defense, to launching dual-use cybersecurity products from the ground up at Hunted Labs.
I’ve managed more than 55 products and driven over $2.1 billion in revenue by leading with Vision, Alignment, and Empowerment.
I’ve deployed technology in some of the most complex, high-stakes environments on Earth. Now I help other leaders do the same.

My practice exists to help founders:

  • Find mission-aligned champions who believe in your tech
  • Translate pipeline into delivery plans engineers can actually build
  • Craft sales promises product can actually keep
  • Prepare your team for post-award execution
  • Build a culture of internal ownership—not just external BD

My approach is simple and execution-focused:

  • 6-Week Founder Bootcamp to transform your vision into a deployable roadmap that’s:
    • Clarity-forged — Aligns strategy with execution rhythms
    • Execution-ready — Integrates with product, delivery, and team workflows
    • Deployment-focused — Gets your capability downrange in months, not years
  • 90-Day Advisory Sprint to align your team and accelerate execution with focused, embedded support
  • Ongoing Partnership that stays in lockstep with your mission as you grow

Whether you’re an early-stage founder facing the valley of death or a seasoned CTO trying to align product with pipeline, I help you shift from reactive scramble to deliberate success.

If you’re ready to move on from the chaos, build a culture of success, and lead with clarity—schedule a call.

Let’s get your tech where it belongs: in the hands of the warfighter.

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