Episode 12 - Bishop Garrison: AI, Modern Warfare, and National Security
Bishop Garrison: AI, Modern Warfare, and National Security
In this episode of Tipping Spears with Hannah Becker, sit down with Bishop Garrison- West Point graduate, decorated combat veteran, and senior national security executive currently serving as Vice President for Policy at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). Bishop’s career spans two decades of service across the military, presidential administrations, nonprofits, and private industry—at the intersection of defense, ethics, and emerging technology.
From the frontlines of combat in Iraq to tech startups, Bishop brings a rare, multidimensional perspective to the rapidly evolving world of modern warfare. His leadership has shaped national conversations around innovation, ethical technology, and the future of our workforce.
In this episode, Bishop Garrison shares:
His journey from rural South Carolina to the Pentagon
Defining experiences and people that shaped his career, values, and mission
How technology is revolutionizing leadership, urban warfare, and national defense
Why “there are always opportunities in chaos”
Complex challenges of hybrid kinetic warfare of the future
The critical importance of STEAM-based education for cyber capabilities
Lessons learned from the movie “Jurrasic Park” applied to ethical AI development
Projections and reflections about the future of national security
With sharp insights and deep experience, Bishop makes a compelling case for thoughtful, ethical innovation and resilient leadership. Whether you’re in defense, tech, policy, or just curious about the future, this episode delivers powerful takeaways for anyone navigating uncertainty in complex environments.
Don’t miss this enlightening conversation!
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About the Guest:
Bishop Garrison is a senior national security executive, veteran, and writer who has served in the military, presidential administrations and campaigns, the nonprofit community, and the private sector throughout his 20-year career. Currently, he serves as the Vice President for Policy with the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, INSA. In this capacity, Bishop serves as the lead representative to industry, government, and academia in representing the policy interests and legislative priorities of INSA and over 170 organizations within its membership.
Prior to this role, Bishop served as the Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy at Paravision.AI. In that position, Bishop represented Paravision before government entities, regulators and trade associations to help shape thoughtful and ethical policy around the deployment of computer vision artificial intelligence products. He also served in the Biden Administration in the Senior Executive Service and served as a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense. In this role, Bishop was a leading counselor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on workforce-related issues including co-leading the development of the first-of-its-kind HBCU consortium University Affiliated Research Center (UARC); leading the department’s efforts on extremist activity; serving as a liaison on sexual assault response and prevention; supporting diversity and inclusion policy development and other priority areas. He is also the former Interim Executive Director of the Truman National Security Project and Truman Center for National Policy.
Bishop is a 2002 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served two tours in Iraq with the U.S. Army. Following his service, Bishop graduated from the William and Mary School of Law in Williamsburg, VA. Bishop is the recipient of two Bronze Stars, a Meritorious Service Medal, and a Combat Action Badge. His civilian accolades and awards and citations for his government and military service. Currently, Bishop resides in Northern Virginia with his family. He enjoys reading, creative writing, working out, and playing and watching sports. He is also an Active Member of the Science Fiction Writers Association.