Sam Koralnik
MBA, national-security operator and defense-tech community builder
Washington, District of Columbia
Summary
Focused on national-security problems at the intersection of policy, research, and technology — Sam has worked on terrorism studies and community resilience (START), participated in national-security-focused coursework and field-testing (Hacking for Defense / Team Crypsis), and engages with defense-tech communities through Squadra Ventures events. umd+2
Builder and community organizer in the early-stage defense and AI ecosystem — organizes and authors/hosts events for Squadra Ventures, co-organized hackathons and community gatherings, and participates in developer and AI community activities that bridge domain experts and builders. luma+2
Professional consultancy and public-sector research background — held progressive roles at Deloitte (Business Analyst → Consultant → Senior Consultant) while earlier roles included research assistantships and internships supporting applied research on terrorism, resilience, and security policy. umd
Student leader and connector within business school communities — active in Georgetown McDonough MBA student organizations (VP-level roles in the Technology Club and Jewish Business Alliance), leveraging MBA activities to connect students, industry, and public-sector partners. campusgroups+1