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David Kalinske

Executive operator and revenue leader in Aerospace & Defense, AI, and national security

M6 Global DefenseHarvard Kennedy SchoolPittsburgh, PA17 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Experience

Chief Operating OfficerM6 Global Defense · Jan 2025 – Present
Board of DirectorsFlip Electronics · Jan 2025 – Present
Vice President, Defense & Strategic ApplicationsVivum A.I. · Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Government Enterprise, Head of Account ManagementSpaceX · Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
President, Government Services GroupTDX Holdings · Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Chief Revenue OfficerMorpheus Space · Jan 2020 – Jan 2022
Vice President, Operations and Business DevelopmentFlex · Jan 2017 – Jan 2020
President & FounderGlobal Hybrid Company · Jan 2015 – Jan 2017
Research Engineering Senior Program ManagerLockheed Martin · Jan 2014 – Jan 2015
Commanding Officer/Chief Executive OfficerU.S. Marine Corps · Jan 2010 – Jan 2013
Military Aide to the President of the United StatesThe White House · Jan 2008 – Jan 2010
MentorTechstars · Jan 2021 – Presentpart-time

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Education

Harvard Kennedy Schoolmaster, National Security Strategy (2014)
Michigan State Universitybachelor, Political Science

Awards

  • Marine Fighter Attack Squadron of the Year (3D MAW) - 2012
  • Marine Fighter Attack Squadron of the Year (3D MAW) - 2013
  • Defense Superior Service Medal - Oct 2010
  • Meritorious Service Medal - Jun 2013
  • Air Medal - Jul 2004
  • Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award - Dec 2013

Languages

English

Certifications

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Executive Certification in Executive Education Program - UCLA Anderson School of Management

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David KalinskeExecutive operator and revenue leader in Aerospace & Defense, AI, and national security