Where does Austin DeLorme work?

Austin DeLorme is Advisor at OUTPOST VENTURES.

Where did Austin DeLorme go to school?

Austin DeLorme studied at Syracuse University (Bachelor’s Degree, Physics); Liberty University (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing Research); Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management (Master’s Degree, Nuclear Physics).

Austin DeLorme

Investor

Advisor at OUTPOST VENTURES

Napa, California, United States

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About

Austin DeLorme is Vice President of Federal Affairs at Firehawk. He spent 15 years as an acquisition officer and physicist with the United States Air Force, where he worked on technology transition and supported defense and civilian government agencies in leveraging commercial innovation. He was involved in founding AFWERX and establishing the Air Force's first technology accelerator programs, the Air Force Pitch Day model, and AFVentures, and served as an advisor on commercial industry engagement to Air Force senior acquisition leaders and the formation of defense innovation programs including Army Futures Command and SpaceWERX. DeLorme continues to serve part-time as an Air Force Reservist and advises government agencies and commercial technology companies on federal market engagement.

Experience

FirehawkVP, Federalcurrent2026 — present
AuxoCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2023 — presentUnited States
Lionstone Advisors, LLCChief Executive Officercurrent2023 — presentCalifornia, United States
Small Business Consulting Corporation (SBCC)Senior Vice President2021 — 2023Louisiana, United States
Gnostech, LLCStrategic Initiatives2021Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States
Gnostech, LLCEngineering Program Manager2020 — 2021Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States
United States Air ForceInvestment Strategist2018 — 2020SAF/AQ
United States Department of DefenseLogistics Operations Manager2019
United States Department of DefenseTechnology Forecasting & Innovation Officer2017 — 2018
United States Air ForceTeam Lead: Comm System Analysis2016 — 2017
United States Air ForceStrategic Engagements Team Lead2015 — 2016
United States Air ForceBranch Manager & Program Lead2014 — 2015Kirtland AFB, NM
United States Air ForceProject Manager & System Analyst2010 — 2012Patrick AFB, Florida

Skills & more

Management ConsultingEntrepreneurshipGlobal Delivery5New Business Development6Agile Methodologies2Project Plans2Customer Relationship Management (CRM)4Government3Strategic Execution2Senior Program Management1Leadership Development1Engineering Management1

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Business DevelopmentProject ManagementProgram ManagementDefenseResearchU.S. Department of DefenseOrganizational LeadershipStrategic LeadershipMicrosoft OfficeTeamworkStrategic PlanningLeadership

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Ben Strub

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Brody Ferris

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Cedric Drui

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Chris Spinelli

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Dave Harden

Founder and Managing Partner at OUTPOST VENTURES

Frequently asked questions

Who is Austin DeLorme?: Austin DeLorme is Vice President of Federal Affairs at Firehawk. He spent 15 years as an acquisition officer and physicist with the United States Air Force, where he worked on technology transition and supported defense and civilian government agencies in leveraging commercial innovation. He was involved in founding AFWERX and establishing the Air Force's first technology accelerator programs, the Air Force Pitch Day model, and AFVentures, and served as an advisor on commercial industry engagement to Air Force senior acquisition leaders and the formation of defense innovation programs including Army Futures Command and SpaceWERX. DeLorme continues to serve part-time as an Air Force Reservist and advises government agencies and commercial technology companies on federal market engagement.
Where does Austin DeLorme work?: Austin DeLorme is Advisor at OUTPOST VENTURES.
Where did Austin DeLorme go to school?: Austin DeLorme studied at Syracuse University (Bachelor’s Degree, Physics); Liberty University (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing Research); Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management (Master’s Degree, Nuclear Physics).