Strategic Advisory for a Shifting Global Order
Strategic Advisory for a Shifting Global Order
Strategic Advisory for a Shifting Global Order
We help U.S. and foreign firms and investors navigate complex defense markets—both at home and abroad—by building trusted global partnerships, unlocking opportunities in high-consequence environments.
We Support:
Companies expanding into sensitive or highly regulated markets. Investors evaluating risk and alignment across strategic sectors. Executives seeking tailored guidance and high-level relationships
We Support:
Companies expanding into sensitive or highly regulated markets. Investors evaluating risk and alignment across strategic sectors. Executives seeking tailored guidance and high-level relationships
We Support:
Companies expanding into sensitive or highly regulated markets. Investors evaluating risk and alignment across strategic sectors. Executives seeking tailored guidance and high-level relationships
Our advisory work includes:
Strategic relationship development. Market entry and engagement strategy. Risk and regulatory advisory. Ecosystem mapping and opportunity identification.
Our advisory work includes:
Strategic relationship development. Market entry and engagement strategy. Risk and regulatory advisory. Ecosystem mapping and opportunity identification.
Our advisory work includes:
Strategic relationship development. Market entry and engagement strategy. Risk and regulatory advisory. Ecosystem mapping and opportunity identification.
/ About Maven
Built for Defense-Tech Pioneers and Key Decision-Makers
/ About Maven
Built for Defense-Tech Pioneers and Key Decision-Makers
/ About Maven
Built for Defense-Tech Pioneers and Key Decision-Makers
/ Who we are
Maven Defense is a boutique advisory firm specializing in national security, strategic technology, and defense sector engagement. OUR TEAM INCLUDES FORMER SENIOR OFFICIALS AND OPERATORS FROM DOD, STATE DEPARTMENT, AND THE CIA, NOW SERVING AS CIVILIAN OPERATORS AND STRATEGISTS TRUSTED BY BOTH GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY.
/ Who we are
Maven Defense is a boutique advisory firm specializing in national security, strategic technology, and defense sector engagement. OUR TEAM INCLUDES FORMER SENIOR OFFICIALS AND OPERATORS FROM DOD, STATE DEPARTMENT, AND THE CIA, NOW SERVING AS CIVILIAN OPERATORS AND STRATEGISTS TRUSTED BY BOTH GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY.
/ Who we are
Maven Defense is a boutique advisory firm specializing in national security, strategic technology, and defense sector engagement. OUR TEAM INCLUDES FORMER SENIOR OFFICIALS AND OPERATORS FROM DOD, STATE DEPARTMENT, AND THE CIA, NOW SERVING AS CIVILIAN OPERATORS AND STRATEGISTS TRUSTED BY BOTH GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY.
/ What we do
We operate behind the scenes, helping our clients move quickly, strategically, and with confidence in complex environments.
/ What we do
We operate behind the scenes, helping our clients move quickly, strategically, and with confidence in complex environments.
/ What we do
We operate behind the scenes, helping our clients move quickly, strategically, and with confidence in complex environments.
Trust
Integrity
Innovation
Security
Resilience
Empowerment
Collaboration
Expertise
Transparency
Commitment
Trust
Integrity
Innovation
Security
Resilience
Empowerment
Collaboration
Expertise
Transparency
Commitment
Trust
Integrity
Innovation
Security
Resilience
Empowerment
Collaboration
Expertise
Transparency
Commitment
We Are Your Advantage in an Evolving Security Landscape
/ Maven Defense Solutions
/ Maven Defense Solutions
/ Maven Defense Solutions
Clear Strategy.
Trusted Access.
Targeted Results.
Market Entry & Strategic Engagement
We help clients enter new markets, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and build meaningful, durable relationships.
Strategic entry planning
Ecosystem mapping
Stakeholder identification and outreach
Targeted engagement support
Market Entry & Strategic Engagement
We help clients enter new markets, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and build meaningful, durable relationships.
Strategic entry planning
Ecosystem mapping
Stakeholder identification and outreach
Targeted engagement support
Market Entry & Strategic Engagement
We help clients enter new markets, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and build meaningful, durable relationships.
Strategic entry planning
Ecosystem mapping
Stakeholder identification and outreach
Targeted engagement support
Trusted Introductions & Relationship Development
We don’t just facilitate meetings. We help you build credibility with the right people — and support the long game.
Executive-level matchmaking
Situational preparation and briefings
Relationship architecture for long-term positioning
Trusted Introductions & Relationship Development
We don’t just facilitate meetings. We help you build credibility with the right people — and support the long game.
Executive-level matchmaking
Situational preparation and briefings
Relationship architecture for long-term positioning
Trusted Introductions & Relationship Development
We don’t just facilitate meetings. We help you build credibility with the right people — and support the long game.
Executive-level matchmaking
Situational preparation and briefings
Relationship architecture for long-term positioning
Regulatory & Political Insight
Understanding the landscape is essential to operating within it. We provide insight into policy, regulatory, and political dynamics that may shape your decisions.
Regulatory risk assessment
Export control and policy trend monitoring
Strategic communications and narrative alignment
Regulatory & Political Insight
Understanding the landscape is essential to operating within it. We provide insight into policy, regulatory, and political dynamics that may shape your decisions.
Regulatory risk assessment
Export control and policy trend monitoring
Strategic communications and narrative alignment
Regulatory & Political Insight
Understanding the landscape is essential to operating within it. We provide insight into policy, regulatory, and political dynamics that may shape your decisions.
Regulatory risk assessment
Export control and policy trend monitoring
Strategic communications and narrative alignment
Advisory Matching & Capability Sourcing
Whether you need a domain expert, a technical solution, or a partner for execution — we find the right fit.
Curated advisor and consultant recommendations
Technology / partner sourcing aligned to mission needs
Vetting and introduction facilitation
Advisory Matching & Capability Sourcing
Whether you need a domain expert, a technical solution, or a partner for execution — we find the right fit.
Curated advisor and consultant recommendations
Technology / partner sourcing aligned to mission needs
Vetting and introduction facilitation
Advisory Matching & Capability Sourcing
Whether you need a domain expert, a technical solution, or a partner for execution — we find the right fit.
Curated advisor and consultant recommendations
Technology / partner sourcing aligned to mission needs
Vetting and introduction facilitation
Special Projects & Embedded Support
Some missions require deeper involvement. We structure embedded or extended support where needed, maintaining discretion and alignment throughout.
Long-term strategic advisory
Embedded guidance for complex initiatives
Support for cross-border or multi-stakeholder efforts
Special Projects & Embedded Support
Some missions require deeper involvement. We structure embedded or extended support where needed, maintaining discretion and alignment throughout.
Long-term strategic advisory
Embedded guidance for complex initiatives
Support for cross-border or multi-stakeholder efforts
Special Projects & Embedded Support
Some missions require deeper involvement. We structure embedded or extended support where needed, maintaining discretion and alignment throughout.
Long-term strategic advisory
Embedded guidance for complex initiatives
Support for cross-border or multi-stakeholder efforts
/ Why Maven
More Than Access: Alignment
/ Why Maven
More Than Access: Alignment
/ Why Maven
More Than Access: Alignment
Protection
Expertise
Customization
Compliance
Reliability
Scalability
Support
Efficiency
Innovation
Accessibility
Integration
Transparency
Resilience
Automation
Performance
Adaptability
Simplicity
Collaboration
Insights
Protection
Expertise
Customization
Compliance
Reliability
Scalability
Support
Efficiency
Innovation
Accessibility
Integration
Transparency
Resilience
Automation
Performance
Adaptability
Simplicity
Collaboration
Insights
Protection
Expertise
Customization
Compliance
Reliability
Scalability
Support
Efficiency
Innovation
Accessibility
Integration
Transparency
Resilience
Automation
Performance
Adaptability
Simplicity
Collaboration
Insights
We don’t just open doors. We help clients walk through the right ones, at the right time, with the right strategy in place. We have decades of front-line national security experience, trusted relationships across sectors/decision levels, and a reputation for discretion, speed, and substance.
/ Founders
The Minds Behind Maven Defense's Solutions
/ Founders
The Minds Behind Maven Defense's Solutions
/ Founders
The Minds Behind Maven Defense's Solutions
Chris Gober
Chris Gober is a strategic advisor and trusted problem-solver for defense technology firms, investors, and national security stakeholders navigating complex regulatory and market challenges in an evolving global security landscape. As the CEO of Maven Defense Solutions, Chris brings two decades of experience at the intersection of national security policy, regulatory compliance, and strategic market engagement. He specializes in helping breakthrough defense technologies connect with key buyers, investors, and decision-makers while navigating the intricate web of export controls, regulatory frameworks, and political dynamics that shape the defense sector.
Chris Gober
Chris Gober is a strategic advisor and trusted problem-solver for defense technology firms, investors, and national security stakeholders navigating complex regulatory and market challenges in an evolving global security landscape. As the CEO of Maven Defense Solutions, Chris brings two decades of experience at the intersection of national security policy, regulatory compliance, and strategic market engagement. He specializes in helping breakthrough defense technologies connect with key buyers, investors, and decision-makers while navigating the intricate web of export controls, regulatory frameworks, and political dynamics that shape the defense sector.
Chris Gober
Chris Gober is a strategic advisor and trusted problem-solver for defense technology firms, investors, and national security stakeholders navigating complex regulatory and market challenges in an evolving global security landscape. As the CEO of Maven Defense Solutions, Chris brings two decades of experience at the intersection of national security policy, regulatory compliance, and strategic market engagement. He specializes in helping breakthrough defense technologies connect with key buyers, investors, and decision-makers while navigating the intricate web of export controls, regulatory frameworks, and political dynamics that shape the defense sector.
Simone Ledeen
Ms. Ledeen drives strategic advisory and risk assessment for defense technology firms, investors, and national security stakeholders. With deep expertise in defense policy, intelligence, and compliance, she has led high-stakes initiatives in both the private sector and government, advising leading defense firms on market entry, procurement strategy, and geopolitical risk.
Simone Ledeen
Ms. Ledeen drives strategic advisory and risk assessment for defense technology firms, investors, and national security stakeholders. With deep expertise in defense policy, intelligence, and compliance, she has led high-stakes initiatives in both the private sector and government, advising leading defense firms on market entry, procurement strategy, and geopolitical risk.
Simone Ledeen
Ms. Ledeen drives strategic advisory and risk assessment for defense technology firms, investors, and national security stakeholders. With deep expertise in defense policy, intelligence, and compliance, she has led high-stakes initiatives in both the private sector and government, advising leading defense firms on market entry, procurement strategy, and geopolitical risk.
Phil Raveling
Phil is a retired senior CIA operations officer and spent 25 years serving his country in Afghanistan, Iraq and a variety of sensitive positions in US Embassies in Switzerland, France, Turkey and Italy. Since his retirement from Government service in 2015, Phil embarked on a business career as an entrepreneur and built two successful companies supporting the US Government and DoD in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Phil Raveling
Phil is a retired senior CIA operations officer and spent 25 years serving his country in Afghanistan, Iraq and a variety of sensitive positions in US Embassies in Switzerland, France, Turkey and Italy. Since his retirement from Government service in 2015, Phil embarked on a business career as an entrepreneur and built two successful companies supporting the US Government and DoD in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Phil Raveling
Phil is a retired senior CIA operations officer and spent 25 years serving his country in Afghanistan, Iraq and a variety of sensitive positions in US Embassies in Switzerland, France, Turkey and Italy. Since his retirement from Government service in 2015, Phil embarked on a business career as an entrepreneur and built two successful companies supporting the US Government and DoD in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
/ How We Work
Tailored Engagements. High Trust. Low Profile.
/ How We Work
Tailored Engagements. High Trust. Low Profile.
/ How We Work
Tailored Engagements. High Trust. Low Profile.
Exclusive Service
We take on a limited number of clients and build each engagement around your specific objectives. Our work is highly collaborative, discreet, and designed to generate long-term advantage, not just short-term wins.
Exclusive Service
We take on a limited number of clients and build each engagement around your specific objectives. Our work is highly collaborative, discreet, and designed to generate long-term advantage, not just short-term wins.
Exclusive Service
We take on a limited number of clients and build each engagement around your specific objectives. Our work is highly collaborative, discreet, and designed to generate long-term advantage, not just short-term wins.
seize the edge you need in a rapidly shifting security landscape.
Let’s push boundaries to unlock opportunities.
Let’s push boundaries to unlock opportunities.
Let’s push boundaries to unlock opportunities.
/ Connect
If you're facing a high-stakes opportunity, challenge or transition, maven defense can help.
/ Connect
If you're facing a high-stakes opportunity, challenge or transition, maven defense can help.
/ Connect
If you're facing a high-stakes opportunity, challenge or transition, maven defense can help.
Email Maven Defense
Every engagement is custom.
Email Maven Defense
Every engagement is custom.
Email Maven Defense
Every engagement is custom.