John & Levi (4th State Communications) \\ Revolutionizing Battlefield Communications Forever

In today’s episode, Les is joined by John and Levi, the co-founders of 4th State Communications, a Wyoming-based defense technology company. They delve into their backgrounds in the Marine Corps, experiences in the Warfighting Lab, and the inspiration behind their startup. The conversation explores the critical challenges of military communications in denied and austere environments and how their company is developing innovative solutions to improve battlefield connectivity. John and Levi emphasize the significance of dual-use technology, leveraging both military and commercial applications. They introduce "virtual satellite" technology, which allows for long-range, infrastructure-independent communication by manipulating the atmosphere—a capability that has potential benefits for both defense operations and the financial sector.

Resources:

Website: https://www.4thstatecomm.com/ 

John’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmedwardsii/ 

Levi’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levi-kunkel-997b0a56/ 

4th State LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fourth-state-communications/