Case Study: Helping the Navy Rapidly Deliver New Capabilities for Evolving Threats

Alignment of technology with mission supports development of a new Capability Portfolio Model Dcode’s client, the Navy Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), provides program management and systems engineering expertise to support acquisition of solutions, products, and services to meet warfighter requirements. The organization tapped Dcode to help meet a requirement for a […]
Case Study: Helping Space Force Modernize its Launch Capabilities

Prioritization of Tech Requirements and Acquisition Strategy Lay the Groundwork for Mission Success Dcode’s client, a software modernization program within the U.S. Space Force (USSF), was tasked with improving existing software and IT infrastructure at launch ranges. The program looked to implement an enterprise-wide approach and agile development practices to modernize and scale the agency’s […]
Q&A on the Executive Order, “Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base”

The new Executive Order on defense acquisition reform has the innovation community talking—and for good reason. It signals a significant opportunity to transform how the Department of Defense acquires technology and delivers mission capabilities at speed. We sat down with our CEO, Meagan Metzger, to talk about what the EO means in practice, and where […]
Meg Vorland to Chief Revenue Officer

Meg Vorland to Chief Revenue Officer by Dcode Further accelerating Dcode’s rapid growth Washington, D.C., March 21, 2024 — Dcode, the premier advisory firm connecting the emerging tech industry and government to drive commercial innovation in the federal market, today proudly announced that co-founder Meg Vorland has taken on the role of Chief Revenue […]
Dcode leads SXSW panel discussion with SECARMY & AFC Commanding General

Dcode CEO Meagan Metzger recently led a panel discussion at SXSW 2024 with Secretary of the Army Hon. Christine Wormuth and Army Futures Command’s Commanding General James Rainey. (Details here) Their discussion focused on how the Army is transforming to keep up with the pace of technological change, which requires re-thinking policies, acquisition strategies, contracting, […]
FedScoop Podcast: The People Part of AI Adoption w/Meagan Metzger

Dcode CEO Meagan Metzger was recently on Fedscoop’s podcast to talk about the role that people play enabling AI adoption across the federal government. Meagan and Billy Mitchell discuss: The status of AI adoption across the federal government How people are key to its adoption How things are progressing for agencies and commercial firms that […]
HatchIT Pair Program Podcast: Inside HEAVY.AI’s Startup Journey with Dcode
Dcode Capital Managing Partner Rebecca Gevalt & Dcode alum Jon Kondo of HEAVY.AI were recent guests on the HatchIT Pair Program Podcast. In this episode of HatchIT Pair Program Podcast, we dive into the world of commercial innovation within regulated industries, particularly defense and national security. Our guests, Jon Kondo, CEO of HEAVY.AI, and Rebecca […]
Dcode Secures BOA for Enhanced Naval Supply Systems Innovation & Technology Services

Dcode Secures 5-Year BOA for Enhanced Naval Supply Systems Innovation and Technology Services Washington, D.C., December 14, 2023 – Dcode, the strategic advisory firm bridging the gap between emerging technology and government, today announced the award of a significant Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), N0018924GR001, to enhance innovation within the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). This […]
Dcode Capital Brings on Key Strategic Investor J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Dcode Capital Brings on Key Strategic Investor J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to Further Accelerate Investments in Companies Improving the US Government Dcode Capital, a premier women-led venture capital fund, today announced a strategic investment from J.P. Morgan Asset Management Project Spark that will further Dcode Capital’s mission of investing in tech companies that can improve […]
Dcode Partners with NSIN to deliver NSIN Vector Accelerator
Washington, D.C., August 9, 2023 — Announced today, Dcode Partners with NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) to deliver the NSIN Vector accelerator. NSIN Vector is an opportunity for early-stage ventures to further develop their leading-edge technology solutions with the support of NSIN subject matter experts. Vector provides participating ventures with training and mentorship as they […]