Dan Madden

Dan Madden is a professional with a diverse background and a deep passion for the intersection of strategy, organizational culture, and technology, particularly in the context of national security and startups.

His educational journey includes a B.S. in English Literature from the United States Naval Academy, an M.A. in Political Science focusing on political economy of development from Columbia University, and an M.A. in Comparative Politics specializing in civil wars from the University of California, Davis.

Throughout his career, Dan Madden has been associated with various prestigious organizations and positions, such as Board Director at Falcomm, Board Observer at Primordial Labs, Principal in National Security at Squadra Ventures, Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, Special Government Employee at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and others.

His professional experiences range from serving as a Visiting Scholar in Columbia Entrepreneurship to being the Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region at NSIN (National Security Innovation Network). Dan has also contributed significantly in the public sector, including roles such as Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense (P&R) at the U.S. Department of Defense and as a Military Legislative Assistant at the U.S. House of Representatives.

Dan's expertise in strategy, national security, and technology, coupled with his academic background and practical experience in various roles, positions him as a valuable professional in the fields of defense innovation, public policy, and organizational culture.