Micro Journeys: The Pulse of What’s Next

By Trusted Strategic Solutions

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Welcome to Micro Journeys, the podcast that puts you on the front lines of U.S. defense innovation—one remarkable story at a time.


Hosted by Daniel Marrujo of Trusted Strategic Solutions, this series delivers a behind-the-scenes look at the trailblazers who’ve shaped the national security landscape through microelectronics, advanced technology, and strategic leadership.


From national security engagements and global conflict zones to cutting-edge technologies and federal innovation hubs, each episode dives into the pivotal experiences of defense insiders, military veterans, technologists, and policymakers who’ve helped the United States stay ahead of the curve. Guests include elite voices ranging from elite military brass to programs such as those leading the microelectronics commons initiative which is leading a billion dollar Department of Defense investments. Whether it’s fielding AI-integrated defense systems, reverse-engineering critical chips for legacy aircraft, or standing up national policy at the White House, these are the real stories of people solving America’s toughest problems.


In every episode, you’ll get deep technical storytelling from inside the U.S. defense apparatus, powerful leadership lessons forged under pressure, and rare strategic insight into areas like semiconductor policy, digital twin technology, quantum and cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration. It’s an authentic look at the people behind the programs—those driving the future of military readiness, defense technology, and the U.S. technology ecosystem.


If you are in aerospace, dual use technology or worldwide technology investments, or just want a rare window into how the U.S. prepares for what's next, Micro Journeys is your go-to listen.


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Episode Date
Africa Isn't Untapped — It's Strategic
Jun 10, 2026
Incorporating the Integrator and the Operator | AFRICOM J6 at African Lion Exercise 2026
Jun 05, 2026
Smashing Atoms, Chasing Answers: Inside America's Next Great Collider
Jun 04, 2026
From Ukraine to the Sahara: How the 173rd Airborne Is Rewriting the Rules of Modern Warfare
May 29, 2026
The Evidence Never Lies: The Science Behind Africa's Collective Security
May 20, 2026
From Gang Intervention to Elon Musk's Boardroom: The Barry Broome Micro Journey
May 14, 2026
Inside the Mind of a VC: What Makes a Startup Investable
May 06, 2026
MOSIS 2.0: Powering the Next Generation of Breakthroughs through Aggregation
Apr 30, 2026
Northrop Grumman is redefining microelectronics innovation speed and collaboration
Apr 22, 2026
From Sci-Fi to Reality: The Rise of the NORDTECH HUB
Apr 15, 2026
Chasing the Impossible: Inside DARPA MTO’s Boldest Tech Bets
Apr 02, 2026
10 Meters From Danger: Inside a Fighter Pilot’s Most Intense Mission
Mar 25, 2026
Why the U.S. Had the Intelligence — But Couldn’t Act
Mar 18, 2026
Only the Paranoid Survive: Leadership Lessons from Intel and the Department of Defense
Mar 11, 2026
Reclaiming America’s Edge in Hypersonics, Microelectronics, and AI
Mar 04, 2026
A Micro Journey Through the Semiconductor Revolution
Feb 25, 2026
Who Controls the Data That Controls You?
Feb 11, 2026
Brookhaven’s vision for Project Genesis: Interim Director John Hill on the future of Science
Feb 04, 2026
Inside the Silent Service: Nuclear Engineering, Submarines, and the Future of Warfare
Jan 28, 2026
How a Chance Encounter Led to a Career Shaping America’s Space Future
Jan 21, 2026
You Can’t Quit in Space: Life Lessons From NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott
Jan 14, 2026
Microelectronics Trends to Watch in 2026
Dec 31, 2025
Best of 2025: Science, Silicon, and Survival: The Forces Redefining National Security Today
Dec 24, 2025
Breakthrough Ideas from the Women Directing Tech, Space, and Strategy
Dec 19, 2025
Inside the Factory of the Future: Northrop’s Advanced Packaging Revolution
Dec 11, 2025
Colonel Reveals the Future of War: Manned + Unmanned Fighters
Dec 03, 2025
The Silicon Carbide Revolution Starts in Arkansas: A Deep Dive with Dr. Mantooth
Nov 26, 2025
Inside the Secret Lab That Recreates the Sun — LBNL 88” Cyclotron with Larry Phair
Nov 19, 2025
Building the Brains of Defense: How Northrop Grumman Is Powering America’s Microelectronics Comeback
Nov 12, 2025
Admiral James Bynum: From Fighter Pilot to the Future of AI Warfare
Nov 05, 2025
The Secrets Behind Las Vegas’ Business Growth and Diversification
Oct 29, 2025
Breaking Silos: How the DREAMS Hub and MOSIS 2.0 Powers National Collaboration
Oct 22, 2025
AI, Drones, and the Future of Air Combat — A General’s Warning
Oct 15, 2025
Why AI Could Run Out of Power — And How Microelectronics Can Save It
Oct 08, 2025
From Chicago Streets to Global Defense: Executive Hoodlum - The John Costello Story
Oct 01, 2025
The Future of Space Force: Partnerships, Technology, and Global Strategy with Dr. Stacie Williams
Sep 24, 2025
Major General Arnold Punaro on Vietnam, Capitol Hill, and the Future of Defense
Sep 17, 2025
Following the Technology: Predicting Global Events with Dr. Jennifer Buss
Sep 10, 2025
Inside Penguin Solutions: Building the Future of AI Infrastructure
Sep 03, 2025
Why Trusted Strategic Solutions Is Redefining Government-Industry Collaboration
Aug 27, 2025
Inside the Cockpit and the War Room with Dave “Trashman” Hicks
Aug 21, 2025
The Art of Lithography: Precision, Security, and the Future of Chips
Aug 13, 2025
Inside Polar Semiconductor: The Quiet Engine Behind U.S. Tech Resilience
Aug 06, 2025
Can Digital Twins Revolutionize Chip Manufacturing? Rick Gottscho Thinks So
Jul 30, 2025
Taking microelectronic technologies from lab to fab - and the importance of public private partnerships
Jul 23, 2025
AI vs. Viral Mutations: Predicting Outbreaks Before They Happen
Jul 16, 2025
Secure, Sovereign, Scalable: The Future of Foundational Chips with SkyWater Technology.
Jul 09, 2025
Call Sign Sparky: The Fighter Pilot Who Shaped U.S. Air Power
Jul 02, 2025
Inside Operation Midnight Hammer: The Tech That Made It Possible
Jun 27, 2025
Disrupting 150 Years of Tech: The Ideal Switch and the Rise of Menlo Micro
Jun 25, 2025
Inside Global Strike: Mark "WX" Weatherington on Deterrence, Bombers, and the Future of Warfare
Jun 19, 2025
Bridging Worlds: How Michael Hsieh Turns Innovation Into Diplomacy
Jun 13, 2025
Engineering America’s Comeback: Greg Van Dyk on Fusion, Chips, and National Security
Jun 04, 2025
Why Microelectronics Fail in Space—and What Ken LaBel Did About It
May 28, 2025
Open Standards, Real Impact: Jack Kang on the Rise of RISC-V
May 21, 2025
The Future Of Warfare Depends on Digital Twins
May 14, 2025
From the Lab to the Warfighter: Dr. Matt Casto on Securing America’s Microelectronics
May 07, 2025
How Microelectronics Commons is Fast-Tracking U.S. Innovation with Stephanie Lin
Apr 30, 2025
Fighting Evil with Intel: Jerry Reimers on the Power of Identity Intelligence
Apr 23, 2025
From Fighter Jets to Quantum Code: The Journey of Pete “Shadow” Ford
Apr 16, 2025
From the Marines to Microelectronics: A Journey in Defense Innovation with Brandon Smith
Apr 09, 2025
Trailer
Apr 08, 2025