In this episode of The Get Shit Done Experience, John Morris is joined by Ryan Walsh, a former U.S. Army Ranger and the CEO of Valqari. The discussion delves into Walsh's military background, his journey from a young recruit inspired by 9/11 to becoming a Ranger, and the rigorous training and operations he undertook. Walsh shares how these experiences shaped his strategic thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. He talks about the challenges he faced transitioning to civilian life, studying economics, and eventually founding Valqari, a company revolutionizing logistics with drone delivery systems. Walsh explains the potential impact of drone technology across various industries, emphasizing its efficiency and life-saving applications in medical logistics. The episode highlights the importance of perseverance, strategic planning, and adapting military principles to business operations. It provides insights into Walsh's leadership style, company culture, and vision for the future of drone technology.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Military Background: Ryan's journey from being a US Ranger to founding Valqari, highlights his path into the military influenced by 9/11.
• Innovative Logistics Solutions: Valqari aims to revolutionize logistics with autonomous drone delivery systems.
• Utilizing Military Skills in Business: Applying strategic thinking and perseverance from military experience to entrepreneurship.
• Importance of Adaptability: From small businesses to high-tech startups, addressing supply chain and logistics problems through innovation.
• Technology and Market Adaptation: The growth and potential regulation adjustments for drone delivery in various industries including healthcare and hospitality.
• Key Learnings for Business: Emphasizing data-driven decisions, perseverance, and the importance of setting and maintaining high standards.
• Company Culture: Valqari promotes meritocracy, inclusivity, and mission-focused values.
• Future Vision: Widespread adoption of drone technology in everyday business operations, aiming for Valqari to become a household name.

QUOTES

• "It's always savings, but it's about way more than savings alone." - Ryan Walsh
• "And it really was yeah. Almost a kind of a dawning on us. My co-founder and I, Alex, really had an opportunity here to be way ahead of things and use that eclectic group of experiences we collected in a different way." - Ryan Walsh
• "Your people deserve it. Peace of mind. Powerful innovation." - Ryan Walsh
• "It's not, we've had a couple of technologies over the years that promised revolutions that didn't come. I truly think drones are going to bring that." - Ryan Walsh
• "As your business grows, the people that supported you from the start sometimes miss out on that growth as does the company." - Ryan Walsh

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