app02 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:02:21 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tech Transforms - Episodes Tagged with “Leadership” https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/tags/leadership Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Global technology is changing the way we live. Critical government decisions affect the intersection of technology advancement and human needs. This podcast talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping the landscape to understand how they are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while also meeting the needs of today's modern world. en-us episodic Tech Transforms, brought to you by Owl Cyber Defense, talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping government technology. Carolyn Ford Global technology is changing the way we live. Critical government decisions affect the intersection of technology advancement and human needs. This podcast talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping the landscape to understand how they are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while also meeting the needs of today's modern world. no Carolyn Ford Galadrielford@gmail.com Episode 129: Women in Defense & Blue Tech: Engineering Leadership in High-Stakes Environments https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/129 b4d01c97-34b5-4f60-9984-c572fba12dc8 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 Carolyn Ford full Carolyn Ford What does it take to innovate in one of the harshest environments on Earth? Carolyn Ford and Abby Fabian of Raytheon explore how blue tech, AI, and startup partnerships are shaping the future of national security while discussing the leadership lessons that drive successful teams. They also examine how Women in Defense is helping develop the next generation of professionals across the defense industry. 45:46 no <p>The ocean remains one of the least explored environments on Earth, yet it is rapidly becoming one of the most important frontiers for technology and national security. In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn Ford welcomes Abbey Fabian, Strategic Lead at Raytheon and President of Women in Defense Greater Boston, for a conversation about the emerging world of blue tech and the leadership principles driving innovation across the defense industry.</p> <p>Abbey explains how technologies designed for underwater environments must overcome challenges unlike anything encountered on land or in the air, and why advances in AI, software-defined systems, and sensing technologies will reshape the future of ocean exploration and defense. She also discusses her role connecting innovative startups with large defense organizations, offering valuable insight into what differentiates truly exceptional companies from the rest.</p> <p>Beyond technology, the conversation explores leadership, mentorship, and professional growth. Abbey shares how humility, curiosity, and the confidence to ask questions have shaped her career, while highlighting the important work Women in Defense is doing to support professionals across engineering, finance, HR, marketing, and many other disciplines. The result is an engaging discussion about innovation, collaboration, and creating opportunities for the next generation of defense leaders.</p> <p>Show Notes:</p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailkeith1/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailkeith1/</a><br> Women in Defense Greater Boston Chapter: <a href="https://widgbc.org" rel="nofollow noopener">https://widgbc.org</a><br> National Defense Industrial Association: <a href="https://www.ndia.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ndia.org<br> </a>Home | Abbey Fabian: <a href="https://www.abbeyfabian.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.abbeyfabian.org/</a> </p> Blue Tech, Defense Industry, Leadership, Women in Defense, AI, StartUps The ocean remains one of the least explored environments on Earth, yet it is rapidly becoming one of the most important frontiers for technology and national security. In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn Ford welcomes Abbey Fabian, Strategic Lead at Raytheon and President of Women in Defense Greater Boston, for a conversation about the emerging world of blue tech and the leadership principles driving innovation across the defense industry.

Abbey explains how technologies designed for underwater environments must overcome challenges unlike anything encountered on land or in the air, and why advances in AI, software-defined systems, and sensing technologies will reshape the future of ocean exploration and defense. She also discusses her role connecting innovative startups with large defense organizations, offering valuable insight into what differentiates truly exceptional companies from the rest.

Beyond technology, the conversation explores leadership, mentorship, and professional growth. Abbey shares how humility, curiosity, and the confidence to ask questions have shaped her career, while highlighting the important work Women in Defense is doing to support professionals across engineering, finance, HR, marketing, and many other disciplines. The result is an engaging discussion about innovation, collaboration, and creating opportunities for the next generation of defense leaders.

Show Notes:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailkeith1/
Women in Defense Greater Boston Chapter: https://widgbc.org
National Defense Industrial Association: https://www.ndia.org
Home | Abbey Fabian: https://www.abbeyfabian.org/

]]> The ocean remains one of the least explored environments on Earth, yet it is rapidly becoming one of the most important frontiers for technology and national security. In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn Ford welcomes Abbey Fabian, Strategic Lead at Raytheon and President of Women in Defense Greater Boston, for a conversation about the emerging world of blue tech and the leadership principles driving innovation across the defense industry.

Abbey explains how technologies designed for underwater environments must overcome challenges unlike anything encountered on land or in the air, and why advances in AI, software-defined systems, and sensing technologies will reshape the future of ocean exploration and defense. She also discusses her role connecting innovative startups with large defense organizations, offering valuable insight into what differentiates truly exceptional companies from the rest.

Beyond technology, the conversation explores leadership, mentorship, and professional growth. Abbey shares how humility, curiosity, and the confidence to ask questions have shaped her career, while highlighting the important work Women in Defense is doing to support professionals across engineering, finance, HR, marketing, and many other disciplines. The result is an engaging discussion about innovation, collaboration, and creating opportunities for the next generation of defense leaders.

Show Notes:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailkeith1/
Women in Defense Greater Boston Chapter: https://widgbc.org
National Defense Industrial Association: https://www.ndia.org
Home | Abbey Fabian: https://www.abbeyfabian.org/

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