PhD Brian E.A. Beam Maue - The Experiment That Succeeded How a Government Startup Beat Amazon, Leveraged Innovation History and Changed Air Force Culture

"Creating innovation and making good things happen in government is not easy. But learning how to do innovation from the founder of a premier innovation unit like AFWERX makes a difficult path clearer. Beam Maue provides a sound guide to creating government innovation, giving us a conceptual framework for approaching the topic, as well as insights from first-hand lessons learned. This unique and insightful book, full of real tools to assist in forming innovation efforts, shows us why AFWERX became such an important innovation effort."

Sabra Horne, Chief, CISA Innovation Hub

(Ms. Horne's professional remarks are her own, and not to be considered representative of the DHS or the US Government)

We know that organizations benefit greatly from user-friendly processes that bring together data, diversity, and design to inform their choices, and so we were excited to join with AFWERX and share our best practices with one another. Beam's telling of The Experiment That Succeeded will help you see the kind of environment that allows such collaborations to thrive at a world class level.

Tom Kehner, Partner, theDifference

"The men and women who serve in support of our national security deserve access to the best innovation practices and cutting-edge technology that is available. AFWERX is part of a growing network of efforts designed to achieve that outcome, and The Experiment That Succeeded offers actionable considerations for building strong, inventive teams that are able to achieve outsized impact.

Morgan Plummer, National Security Innovation Network Director

(Mr. Plummers professional remarks are his own, and not to be considered representative of the DoD or the US Government)

Innovation and innovation resources are fundamental to our economic prosperity, national defense and security, and day-to-day human flourishing. As a student of how we innovate, I watched from a distance as the United States Department of Defense totally revamped their innovation infrastructure over the past 4-5 years. As I learned when I had Beam as a featured guest on the Next Frontier Podcast: his approach to building AFWERX, his historical and philosophical reference frame, and his keen focus on the human component of innovation processes have given the United States Air Force (and by extension the Department of Defense) an agile, effective, and capable institution of innovation that can adapt with the exponentially changing rate of technology and the increasingly complex geopolitical environment. Beam is a one of a kind innovator, and it has been a pleasure following his work.

Max Goldberg, Investor, Futurist, Next Frontier Podcast Host

"Our nation needs catalysts who can create game-changing solutions to troubling challenges by capitalizing upon the skills of the private sector and the armed forces. The Experiment That Succeeded provides an understanding of how to be a catalyst as Beam provides principles and structures that can also be put into successful practice. This is a useful read whether you are on the government or private sector part of an innovation team."

Brian Liesveld, Executive Director, DEFENSEWERX

Startup companies who are trying to offer their capabilities for government use often encounter a tangled web of confusing bureaucracy that frustrates and deters businesses from ever wanting to work with the government again. AFWERX and the US Air Force have been experimenting with new, simpler, business-friendly approaches, and The Experiment That Succeeded gives you engaging insight into the mindsets and actions that made that possible, from the insider's perspective of their startup years leader Beam.

Andrew Bair, Partner, Sway Ventures

Beam is a clear voice in a sea of noise. This book shows how we can make innovation happen within government and private companies alike. Engaging and substantive.

Sven Weizenegger CEO, Cyber Innovation Hub

The First Reason

The First Response

The Unseen Engine

Flipping Supply and Demand

Two Secret Ingredients

External, Internal and Natural

Sisyphus Interviews Beam

Three Views From the Mountain