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American Reboot: Rebuilding Trust & Tech in America
From artificial intelligence to asymmetric warfare, America is facing a pivotal moment—and a chance to reboot. In this special episode of Coffee with Ken, former Congressman, CIA officer, and Chaos Industries Chief Strategy Officer Will Hurd joins us to talk about the future of national security, technology, and real leadership—and why the path forward starts by doubling down on the values that made us great: honesty, service, and showing up.
Upcoming Convos
Featured Convos
November 13, 2024
Leslie Odom Jr.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom Jr., as he shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career and creative journey. In this Coffee with Ken talk, Odom reflects on...
April 24, 2024
The Soul of America
They say history always repeats itself, and we're about to find out just how true that is, with Historian, Jon Meacham. Don't miss this insightful conversation highlighting the enduring relevance of history in shaping our...
May 31, 2023
Leave No One Behind
We had the distinct honor of hosting Maryland Governor Wes Moore at Avocet Tower in Bethesda. The purpose of this insightful event was to delve into Governor Moore’s dedicated efforts to enhance the state’s economy...
April 20, 2023
The Power of Public Markets
We are speaking to the President of The New Stock Exchange about the power of public markets.
February 23, 2023
A Maritime Nation
We partnered with JBG Smith to host the Honorable 78th Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro.
September 20, 2022
How to Reach Liftoff in U.S. CleanTech
With guest Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office for the Department of Energy, joined us to talk about their work and the impact the Inflation Reduction Act will have on climate and clean tech across America.
Past Convos
May 7, 2025
Unlocking Potential in People and Places
Clayton Mitchell shares how mentorship, systems thinking, and vision-driven leadership can unlock potential across healthcare, real estate, and beyond.
April 29, 2025
WeWork 2.0
WeWork CEO, John Santora, discusses WeWork’s future, post-bankruptcy transformation, flexible office trends, and leadership insights.
April 15, 2025
China: Friend or Foe?
Marcus Wang explores the future of US-China relations—from tariffs and trade to cultural fluency and long-term strategy.
March 25, 2025
Unlocking Longevity
Jesse Levey, talks how personalized health strategies, prevention, and stress management are redefining what it means to live better—not just longer.
March 11, 2025
Rethinking National Security
National security expert Tony Johnson discusses defense strategy, civic leadership, and Truman’s impact on local communities across the U.S.
March 4, 2025
Canada vs United States?
Discover insights on tariffs, border security, the auto industry, and economic collaboration with Beth Burke, President of the Canadian American Business Council.
News
Catch up on recent articles, commentary or news from Ken about business, politics and real estate.
