Tony Weedn

Tony Weedn is a former United States Air Force pilot and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to both military and civilian technology sectors.1 After serving in the Air Force for 13 years as a pilot, instructor pilot, and innovation promoter at Vance Air Force Base, Weedn founded BaseConnect in 2017.1

Career Highlights

BaseConnect:: Weedn identified the need for a secure, private military-only social network to address security challenges posed by open social networks like Facebook. BaseConnect aims to save lives, time, and resources by using social media technologies in a secure environment without collecting or monetizing personal data.1

CityConnect:: In 2022, Weedn expanded his vision by launching CityConnect, transforming BaseConnect into a dual-use technology company. CityConnect is a secure and private communication platform designed for cities.34

Entrepreneurial Journey

Weedn's entrepreneurial spirit was evident when he developed an app at the request of a commander. This experience led him to create a single app for the entire Department of Defense, which eventually became BaseConnect.1

Leadership and Innovation

Tony Weedn is described as a trailblazing leader who continually redefines the bounds of innovation and design through each business he develops.2 His work focuses on creating cutting-edge software applications built for military operators by military operators, connecting troops, communities, and businesses.1

Personal Interests

Beyond his professional endeavors, Weedn describes himself as a Jesus Follower, husband, father, friend, entrepreneur, songwriter, hacky sacker, beatboxer, website designer, soldier, and mentor.5

Tony Weedn's LinkedIn username is indeed tonyweedn, as mentioned in the query.2