Summary: For a decade, the nation's military leadership have talked about the need for innovative technology, and how to inject it faster into doctrine and operations. Published reports detail how little the Defense Department actually spends on new or start-up companies, even ones that have what the military says its looking for. For some insight, the Federal Drive turned to people with experience at the Pentagon and in startups. Lisa Hill is the director of investor relations and engagement at Shield Capital. Michael Brown is a partner at Shield Capital, and former director of the Defense Innovation unit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
