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Hopper is an innovation consultancy that helps turn DEF's ideas into action.
Hopper is an innovation consultancy that helps turn DEF's ideas into action.
DEF’s innovation consultancy seeks to channel the power of the DEF network into tangible solutions. The name Hopper is an homage to the legendary Rear Admiral, Dr. Grace Hopper, who was known as “Admiral of the Cyber Sea,” a remarkable woman who programmed the first DoD computers. She dedicated her life and career to keeping the United States on the cutting edge of high technology, underpinned by her belief that maintaining the status quo was not sufficient. Like Admiral Hopper, DEF doesn’t believe we can continue doing things the same because “we’ve always done it that way.”
Hopper brings the innovation, inspiration, and expertise of future national security leaders to decision-makers. From computer scientists to military operators to defense strategists, Hopper leverages hundreds of mid-career professionals from the U.S. government, NGOs, and private institutions, bringing their expertise to refine complex problems and develop solutions, policy, or plans.
Hopper One-PagerPast Project Sponsors:
Past Project Sponsors:
USD(P&R), Defense Innovation Board, United States Naval Institute, Eastern Foundry, and the Defense Leadership Forum
Project Process
Project Process
A DEF member or sponsor from within the national security enterprise brings their discrete challenge, providing a synopsis of the challenge, a commitment of necessary resources, and the desired output (report, prototype, or plan). Hopper curates the problem, identifies relevant experts, plans a project timeline, and facilitates workshops that address all aspects of the problem. Ultimately, a Hopper project’s leads prepare a final deliverable and present their findings to the sponsor.
What this Means for DEF Members
What this Means for DEF Members
Tired of living in the frozen middle? Think the ideas you’ve heard through DEF could benefit your mission and leaders? Bring your skills to Hopper and create lasting solutions. Join a Hopper project and watch senior leaders implement your recommendations.
What this Means for Hopper Sponsors
What this Means for Hopper Sponsors
Want to benefit from fresh ideas and approaches conceived by future leaders today? Interested in what mid-level military and national security practitioners believe are the most important solutions to tomorrow’s stickiest problems? Hear from DEF members who will directly benefit from the solutions you implement.
Looking to be a part of a Hopper project?
Looking to be a part of a Hopper project?
Contact the Hopper Team to get started.
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