Unseen Upside Podcast – Autonomous Ships and the Future of Naval Defense
Published on October 21, 2026
Unseen Upside Podcast – Autonomous Ships and the Future of Naval Defense
What does it take to build a ship designed to spend months at sea without a crew?
Meet the people developing and backing a new generation of defense technology. At Blue Water Autonomy, a team led by Navy veteran Rylan Hamilton is testing the systems behind an autonomous vessel intended to extend the US Navy’s reach while reducing risks to sailors. The episode also examines the capital, engineering demands, and investment decisions involved in bringing technology like this to market.
Guests include:
- Rylan Hamilton, CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Water Autonomy
- Renny McPherson, Co-Founder of First In
- Dean Dimizas, Partner for the Private Client Practice at Cambridge Associates
Listen to the episode here.