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Leaders & Luminaries: Special Operations to Business Operations: One UT Dallas Alumnus’s Journey from the Battlefield to the Boardroom
Monday, April 13, 2026 11am to 1pm
Monday, April 13, 2026 11am to 1pm
Join us for the Leaders and Luminaries series featuring guest speaker John Goodson, EPPS Alumnus and Founder/CEO of Darkhive Inc.
Darkhive Inc., is a Texasbased defense tech firm that builds seamlessly integrated hardware and software solutions for the modern battlefield. John is both a U.S.military veteran and a seasoned defense tech executive. As a Special Operations veteran, John has been on the frontlines of conflict, having completed four tours of duty in Afghanistan as a combat technician supporting the West Coast Navy SEAL Teams. John received multiple awards and citations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat “V” designation for valor. As an industry leader, John understands firsthand the cost of mission failure and is driven to deliver adaptable, scalable, cutting-edge systems designed to achieve mission success for those who serve.
This event is open to all! Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Monday, April13, 2026 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Location: McDermott Suite (MC 4.404)
Please RSVP here.
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