Tyler Sweatt
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Chief Executive Officer
Ashburn, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Tyler Sweatt is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Second Front Systems (2F), a defense software company connecting emerging technologies with the national security community. He previously served as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Growth.
Prior to joining 2F, Tyler was Head of National Security and Director of Special Projects at CalypsoAI, where he led initiatives to integrate advanced technologies in support of national security missions.
Earlier in his career, Tyler founded the technology consulting firm Future Tense, where he served as Managing Partner. He also held roles at Toffler Associates, ultimately serving as Director of the firm’s emerging technology and security practice, advising U.S. and international government and corporate leaders on the implications of rapidly evolving technology.
In addition to his executive role, Tyler supports the broader defense innovation ecosystem through advisory and nonprofit positions. He is a Partner at the nonprofit Silicon Valley Defense Group and a faculty member at school.house, which helps build the next generation of founders focused on national security. He previously served as an advisor to GovCity, a community that connects government leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs to develop solutions for the future of public service.
Tyler also supports philanthropic and mentorship initiatives focused on veterans and national security innovation. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, which provides educational assistance to the children of fallen and wounded servicemembers. He has also contributed to the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum community development team and volunteered with Atlas Corps and Veterati.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Tyler began his career as a U.S. Army officer and later served as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte.
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Background
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2023 — Present
Chief Executive Officer
Second Front Systems
Second Front Systems is a software company focused on national security, enhancing the integration of commercial technology in the U.S. defense sector. Founded by former Marines, the company creates secure environments for rapid deployment. By merging Silicon Valley innovation with military-grade cybersecurity, Second Front Systems accelerates the delivery of emerging technologies to the battlefield, prioritizing speed and safety.
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2022 — 2023
Chief Revenue Officer
Second Front Systems
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2020 — 2022
Vice Chairman | Growth
Second Front Systems
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2020 — 2020
Head | National Security
Calypso AI
Calypso AI enhances the security of enterprise AI by rigorously testing and evaluating models. It establishes model-agnostic controls and maintains ongoing monitoring to bolster inference, mitigate risks, and uphold compliance throughout the entire AI lifecycle.
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2019 — 2019
Director | Special Projects
Calypso AI
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2019 — 2019
Founder & Managing Partner
Future Tense Ltd.
Tyler founded Future Tense Ltd. to provide tailored advisory support to dual-use technology start-ups, founding teams, and investors, mid-sized government contractors, DoD and IC leadership.
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2014 — 2019
Director
Toffler Associates
Toffler Associates is a strategic advisory firm that assists organizations in anticipating change and preparing for future challenges through foresight, scenario planning, and strategies for organizational resilience.
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2011 — 2014
Senior Associate
Toffler Associates
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2010 — 2013
Army Reserve Officer
U.S. Army
The U.S. Army is the land warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces, responsible for defending national interests on the ground through a combination of combat operations, support missions, and humanitarian assistance worldwide.
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2005 — 2010
Officer
U.S. Army
In The News
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2 July 2026 · Businesswire
Second Front and Cohere Successfully Deploy Sovereign AI Infrastructure in UAE
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6 January 2026 · Businesswire
Second Front Systems and Paramify Partner to Advance Compliance Modernization and Accelerate Mission
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6 January 2026 · The Business Journals
Tyler Sweatt: Bringing battlefield lessons to the boardroom
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3 December 2025 · Businesswire
Second Front Systems Announces 10 Customers Prepared to Deploy on AWS European Sovereign Cloud
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3 September 2025 · ExecutiveBiz
Former CIA CTO Nand Mulchandani Joins Second Front Systems’ Board, With Tyler Sweatt as New Chairm
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2 September 2025 · Businesswire
Second Front Systems Names CEO Tyler Sweatt as Chairman
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13 August 2025 · Morningstar
Second Front Systems Achieves FedRAMP® High Authorization
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11 August 2025 · Washington Exec
Leidos, Second Front Systems Partner to Speed Software Approvals
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7 August 2025 · PR Newswire
Leidos Partners with Second Front Systems to Accelerate Software Delivery for Government Agency
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9 July 2025 · PR Newswire
Second Front Systems Named a Top National Security Company for Third Consecutive Year
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4 June 2025 · PR Newswire
Second Front Systems Partners with Cohere to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for National Security
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22 May 2025 · PR Newswire
Kovr.ai and Second Front Systems Partner to Transform Government Software Accreditation & Deployment
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16 May 2025 · Defensescoop
Profile | Tyler Sweatt
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14 May 2025 · Axios
Tyler Sweatt: It's "a miracle" nontraditional companies want to work with the Pentagon
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2 May 2025 · PR Newswire
Second Front Hosting Offset Symposium 2025 to Unite Builders Securing the Free World
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13 April 2025 · Business Wire
Second Front Systems Achieves FedRAMP® High Authorization
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28 March 2025 · Air & Space Forces Magazine
Experts: US Military Needs ‘Software Literate’ Workforce, Not Just Coders
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25 September 2024 · Salesforce Ventures
Second Front CEO Tyler Sweatt on Innovating in GovTech Alongside Salesforce Ventures
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16 September 2024 · Nea
Second Front: Software That Makes America Stronger
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In Frame
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Formative Years
Education
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United States Military Academy West Point
B.S. | Economics
Areas Of Focus