What: Hybrid speaker series featuring conversations with top-tier technology and industry experts, hosted by Scaling Montana
When: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21st
Where: Hybrid watch parties & virtual - see ticketing options for details
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
The Scaling MT Speaker Series is a hybrid event featuring conversations with top-tier technology and industry experts to provide strategic insights and technology content for leaders, builders, and tech enthusiasts across Montana.
In today’s volatile landscape, scaling a high-tech company requires not only innovation—but resilience, adaptability, and strategic foresight. It takes a lot to lead during moments of economic uncertainty, global conflict, and rapid technological change.
This session features Garrett Smith, Founder and CEO of Reveal, in conversation with Les Craig, General Partner at Next Frontier Capital. They’ll discuss what Reveal is building for the Department of Defense and share real-world insights on:
Navigating growth amid global uncertainty
Lessons from operating at the intersection of defense, intelligence, and innovation
This session is designed for founders, investors, and operators building in high-stakes environments—and anyone curious about what it takes to grow a company when the world is anything but stable.
For questions, please contact Jenni Graff at jenni[at]earlystagemt.org
Guest Speakers:
Garrett Smith - Founder & CEO, Reveal Technologies
Garrett Smith founded Reveal after more than 20 years as a U.S. Marine Corps infantry and intelligence officer, with leadership roles in Force Recon and special operations. He has since led Reveal through growth into a trusted partner for the U.S. DoD and international security forces, with deployments in Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel and beyond.
Les Craig - General Partner, Next Frontier Capital
Les Craig brings deep experience as a venture capitalist, intelligence officer, and tech founder. Before joining Next Frontier Capital, he co-founded RedOwl Analytics (acquired by Forcepoint/Raytheon), served at the CIA, and led innovation initiatives at MSU and the Blackstone LaunchPad.