DARPA Alum Anne Fischer, Ph.D., shares her perspective on the high-stakes, high-reward role of a program manager at the agency. Dr. Fischer discusses the process of championing a new idea, the importance of visionary leadership over narrow expertise, and how DARPA's unique culture embraces failure as a critical part of innovation. She encourages aspiring technologists to pursue their ambitious ideas, assuring them that DARPA provides the support and freedom to lead transformative efforts that serve the nation.
| Date Taken: | 03.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.02.2026 10:51 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 1001482 |
| VIRIN: | 260331-O-QR429-5514 |
| Filename: | DOD_111607027 |
| Length: | 00:02:36 |
| Location: | US |
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