Philip Sanger
Strategic Advisor, Healthcare
TEXO VenturesHealthcareVenture
Biography
Physician, entrepreneur and healthcare investor with decades of experience building and supporting innovative healthcare companies. Philip is a Managing Partner of TEXO Ventures and has founded and invested in multiple healthcare ventures, including Intercede Health and HealthSpring. Combining extensive clinical experience with healthcare entrepreneurship and venture investment, he brings deep expertise in healthcare innovation, commercialization, strategic growth, and helping emerging technologies navigate the complex U.S. healthcare market.
Phil M. Dolbow
Strategic Advisor, Defense & National Security
U.S. ArmyCybersecurityDefense
Biography
Retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major and cybersecurity executive with more than 35 years of experience in IT security and systems engineering. Phil served 21 years in the U.S. Army, including leadership roles in information operations and assignments across Europe, Africa, South America and the Middle East. His career also includes work supporting government, defense and intelligence organizations, with expertise spanning cybersecurity, cloud systems, vulnerability assessment and mission-critical technology.
Osh Agabi
Strategic Advisor, Deep Technology & Innovation
KonikuDeep techAI
Biography
Founder and CEO of Koniku, Osh Agabi is a technology entrepreneur and pioneer in synthetic neurobiology, developing systems that combine biological intelligence with advanced computing. Through Koniku, he is advancing next-generation sensory technology designed to detect and interpret complex chemical signatures. Osh brings USARunway deep expertise in emerging technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, commercialization, and translating breakthrough scientific innovation into real-world applications across security, healthcare, and industry.
Zac Stamples
Strategic Advisor, Defense & National Security Technology
U.S. NavyFathom5Cyber warfare
Biography
Former U.S. Navy officer, technology entrepreneur and defense innovation leader with more than two decades of military service. Zac previously directed the Center for Cyber Warfare Research at the Naval Postgraduate School and received the Secretary of the Navy's Innovation Catalyst Award. As Founder and CEO of Fathom5, he brings extensive expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, maritime technology, and the development of advanced technologies for defense and national-security applications.
Michael ("Mick") Skinta
Strategic Advisor, Defense & Military Operations
U.S. Marine CorpsDefense operations
Biography
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer and seasoned defense professional with extensive experience in infantry operations, scout sniper training and advanced marksmanship. Mick served as Chief Instructor of the Marine Corps Scout Sniper Course and later as a Regimental Gunner for the School of Infantry-West. His career includes developing and leading advanced training for Marines, military specialists, and federal and law-enforcement personnel, bringing USARunway deep operational expertise and firsthand understanding of the U.S. defense environment.
Martin Sebest
Advisor, Supply Chain & Operational Excellence
Dell TechnologiesSupply chainRisk
Biography
Martin Sebest brings over 14 years of experience in business intelligence, global investigations, risk management, and operational improvement. He currently serves as Business Intelligence Director at Dell Technologies, where he has held multiple leadership positions across global operations. His expertise includes process optimization, corporate governance, internal controls, and strategic risk management. At USARunway, Martin advises on operational efficiency, supply chain processes, and enterprise-level business strategy.
Chris Barnett
Advisor, National Security
U.S. Air ForceNational securityStrategy
Biography
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and national security advisor with more than three decades of experience leading teams in high-stakes environments. A 1991 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he served 26 years on active duty as a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours in the H-60, including six combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq and over 1,000 combat and combat-support flying hours. He commanded the 34th Weapons Squadron at the USAF Weapons School, served as Vice Commander of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and as Director of Staff in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, and finished his career on the faculty of the Air War College. A two-time Silver Star recipient, he has since advised defense and federal organizations on strategy, transformation, and program delivery. He holds an MBA from Touro University and a master's degree from the Air War College, and is a graduate of the Wharton Advanced Management Program.
Milan Naik
Research Analyst
Market researchAIHealthcare IT
Biography
Computer science graduate with hands-on experience in software development, machine learning projects, and healthcare IT. Milan supports USARunway's market-entry research, evaluating international companies' technology and competitive positioning, and uses AI tools to accelerate analysis across healthcare, defense, and technology sectors.