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Bryon Kroger
Founder and CEO of Rise8 and former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer and targeteer who helped found Kessel Run, focused on accelerating delivery of reliable, production-ready software for defense users.
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Jan 7, 2026
• 40min
Defense & Aerospace Technology Report [Jan 7, 26] Rise8 Founder and CEO Bryon Kroger
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Bryon Kroger, founder and CEO of Rise8 and former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, dives into the urgent need for reform in the Pentagon's software development strategy. He argues that prioritizing mission efficacy over cost can dramatically enhance outcomes for warfighters. Kroger advocates for centralized production paths, highlights the importance of continuous delivery, and shares lessons learned from Kessel Run’s experiences. He emphasizes the rapid testing methods observed in Ukraine and proposes collaborative coding environments with allies to innovate faster.
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