4 Report Authors Contributors Andrew Stiles Technology Advisor; Emerging Technology and National Security Andrew advises executives across government and industry on the strategic implementation of emerging technologies. His work spans commercial aerospace, defense, and dual-use innovation, with a focus on helping organizations translate complex technologies—such as AI, autonomy, and digital engineering—into operational capability. He has led and supported deliveries related to critical national security initiatives, including the F-35 sustainment program and next-generation autonomous systems developers. At Deloitte, Andrew helped launch and scale the firm’s space consulting practice, contributing to early client development and program delivery across the public- and private-sector. His perspectives on technology and national security are published by Fast Company, NASA, the Mack Institute for Innovation Management, and various industry journals. Andrew holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Serguei Netessine Senior Vice Dean for Innovation and Global Initiatives; Dhirubhai Ambani Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania Serguei Netessine is the Senior Vice Dean for Innovation and Global Initiatives and the Dhirubhai Ambani Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School. His research focuses on business model innovation and operational excellence, with applications across retail, technology, and aerospace industries. He has advised Fortune 500 organizations and governments. Netessine is a prolific academic with numerous publications in top journals such as Management Science, Operations Research, and Harvard Business Review. He is also the co-author of The Risk-Driven Business Model (Harvard Business Press), which explores how operational choices shape competitive strategy. In addition to his academic work, he is an active angel investor and serves on the advisory boards of several startups. Conrad Hong Management Consultant Conrad Hong is a strategy consultant specializing in emerging technologies, with a focus on advancing the adoption and operationalization of defense technology innovations across the DOD and commercial sectors. His work spans aerospace and defense manufacturing, market and competitive analysis, go-to-market strategy, and the deployment of next-generation autonomous systems in support of national security missions. Conrad holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland. Generative AI Adoption in the US Military