Adapting to Change: Niloofar Razi Howe on Building the Base Podcast

In this May 2024 episode of Building the Base, Niloofar Razi Howe joins hosts Lauren Bedula and Hondo Geurts for a wide-ranging conversation about resilience, innovation, and the evolving relationship between the private sector and the U.S. government on national security.

Niloo shares her story of growing up across different countries and cultures, and how those early experiences shaped her ability to adapt, embrace failure, and lead in fields as varied as finance, technology, and national security. She offers candid insights on the talent challenges facing government institutions, the cultural shifts required to attract the next generation of leaders, and why mission-driven work is more important than ever.

The conversation also touches on the urgency of closer collaboration between the public and private sectors, the future of AI and cybersecurity, and the importance of rethinking export controls in an era where the U.S. technological advantage is no longer guaranteed.