Episode 21: A Conversation with Bob Work

03/19/25 • 46 min

Secretary Work is widely credited for his work with leaders in the Department and the Intelligence Community on the “Third Offset Strategy,” which aimed to restore U.S. conventional overmatch over its strategic rivals and adversaries.

His career is one marked by service to his country and is truly admirable. Our wide-ranging discussion covered AI and the future of warfare, the Third Offset Strategy, and strategic guidance for the Secretary of Defense in a new administration.

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

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Episode 20: Dylan Patel at the AI+Compute Summit

SemiAnalysis’s Dylan Patel sits down with SCSP CEO Ylli Bajraktari to discuss the future of supercomputing clusters. #ComputeSummit

The Special Competitive Studies Project’s AI+Summit Series is a set of high-level events dedicated to enabling rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) as it transforms our country and becomes a keystone of our national security.

The AI+ Compute & Connectivity Summit, the third in this series, took place on March 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Sustaining U.S. leadership in large-scale AI systems requires accelerated innovation in compute and access to fast, secure connectivity. By convening a diverse group of innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts, SCSP’s AI+ Compute & Connectivity Summit provided a forum to address critical policy challenges and showcase cutting-edge technologies.

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.

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Episode 22: A Conversation with Dr. Anshu Roy

In this episode of Memos to the President, SCSP President Ylli Bajraktari speaks with Dr. Anshu Roy, CEO of Rhombus Power, Inc., about his personal and professional journey, the evolution of his work with the Department of Defense, and broader lessons about the integration of AI in public service.

The discussion touches on key issues related to national security, including the potential for predictive technologies to support more timely and informed decisions. Dr. Roy also participated in SCSP’s first Global Emerging Technology Summit, where he provided a demonstration of Rhombus Powers' platform to help illustrate how AI-enabled systems may support government leaders in high-stakes environments.

Rhombus Power is participating in SCSP’s second annual AI+ Expo as a Visionary Sponsor. We appreciate their support of SCSP’s mission to educate and inform the public and policy leaders about emerging technologies. Learn more about the Expo at: https://expo.scsp.ai/.

Memos to the President Podcast is a product of the Special Competitive Studies Project.