Today's Featured Guest for our Weekly Virtual Happy Hour, 1/3/2021, 5:30 PM ET
Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Valens Global
Join us today, 1/3/2021, for another virtual happy hour and interactive discussion around everything #natsec innovation. Our featured guest is Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Valens Global.
RSVP by 5pm EST in order to receive the Zoom information for the event.
A Little Bit About Daveed…
Daveed Gartenstein-Ross is the chief executive officer of Valens Global LLC. He focuses on the challenges posed by violent non-state actors, specializing in al-Qaeda and affiliated organizations. Gartenstein-Ross is the author or volume editor of fourteen books and monographs, and has published widely in the popular and academic press, including Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, Terrorism & Political Violence, The New York Times, and Foreign Policy. He frequently conducts field research in relevant regions, including North Africa, the Persian Gulf, and South Asia.
Gartenstein-Ross consults for clients who need to understand violent non-state actors. His client work includes risk assessments for oil and gas companies, live hostage negotiations in the Middle East, analysis of terrorist and smuggling networks in Africa’s Sahel region, and border security work in Europe. He also regularly lectures for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Leader Development and Education for Sustained Peace (LDESP) program, and has designed and led training for the U.S. State Department’s Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistance. Gartenstein-Ross holds a Ph.D. in world politics from the Catholic University of America and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law. He can research in five languages.
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Additional Upcoming Events
CEO Roundtable
JAN 11, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EST
While many companies have been able to take advantage of PPP loans, many still don't know about the other programs designed to help them adapt in the wake of the COVID pandemic. The good news is that there have been significant federal funds allocated in the form of tax credits (rather than loans) to assist these companies. The purpose of these funds is to help stimulate the economy by getting money in the hands of small to medium sized businesses. The ideal size to participate in these programs is 20+ W2 employees. Non-Profits are also eligible. If you are a CEO and would like to tap into this fund for your company, join us for a free info session to learn about these special tax credits and network with other CEOs to share resources or collaborate.
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Defense and Intel Job Market Happy Hour (In-Person Event)
JAN 12, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Inviting all job seekers, recruiters and national security companies to mingle in DC! Location: The Admiral, 1 Dupont Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
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