April 1, 2026
Bridging Government and Private Sector Intelligence with Josh Skule
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In this episode
After more than two decades in the FBI, including leading its global intelligence program, Joshua Skule has seen firsthand how intelligence shapes national security and business risk. In this conversation, he shares lessons from the Bureau, the challenges of transitioning into the private sector, and why collaboration across government and industry is more critical than ever. The discussion explores how organizations can better balance tactical demands with long-term strategy, navigate evolving threats, and build smarter, intelligence-led security programs. It’s a candid look at what it takes to lead in today’s complex risk environment.
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What you’ll learn
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How to balance immediate threats with long-term intelligence strategy
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Why information sharing between government and private sector remains challenging
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How to build a modern, intelligence-led corporate security program
More about our guest
Joshua Skule is a nationally recognized security and intelligence expert and the Founder and CEO of Bow Wave LLC, a Washington, DC–based security firm. He retired from the FBI after a 21-year career, most recently serving as Executive Assistant Director for Intelligence, where he led the Bureau’s global intelligence program, a 5,000-person workforce, and a $3 billion national intelligence budget. Previously, he held senior leadership roles in the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division and later served as Senior Vice President of Risk Advisory and Consulting Services at Allied Universal. A U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former U.S. Marine Captain, Skule is a frequent media commentator on national security issues and a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service.
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