Author
Jay Long
Captain and Innovation Officer, US Army Reserve
Jay Long is an Innovation Officer in the US Special Operations Command's Army Reserve Element and the Founder/COO of Parlay, a fintech company expanding access to capital for underserved small businesses. His military experience includes service in Afghanistan and Korea. He has served as a Nonresident Fellow at the Modern War Institute and advised organizations including the Defense Innovation Board and Naval Postgraduate School on emerging technologies.
Newest · 2025
Delivering DUFFER
Delivering DUFFER is a compelling narrative that follows US Army Colonel Frank Kafka's journey through the complex world of defense acquisition as he attempts to deliver a revolutionary new logistics system.
Free · Creative Commons
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Guidance paperDelivering DUFFER
Guidance paperOrganizing for Success
TalkUnlocking Trapped Tech Talent in the US DoD
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