Brendan Scott is a highly regarded Chemical and Biological Engineer who advises Volt Carbon Technologies on technology strategy, development planning, and engagement with investors and government stakeholders, with a focus on securing non-dilutive funding through competitive grants.

Previously, as a Federal Project Officer at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), he managed innovative carbon capture projects and led interagency collaborations while overseeing merit reviews for major clean energy initiatives. His extensive experience includes technical consulting at Enkidu Engineering, project leadership at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and strategic support for DOE bioenergy portfolios at Allegheny Science & Technology. 



Brendan’s expertise covers carbon capture, clean energy R&D, program management, and technology transfer. His accolades include a Presidential Green Chemistry Award, multiple U.S. patent applications, and recognition as a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Navy Engineering Corps. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Carbon Capture from the Colorado School of Mines and a B.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Colorado State University, along with a PMP certification. At Insight Shield Consulting, Brendan enhances energy and federal funding capabilities, helping clients scale transformative technologies, secure funding, and build effective partnerships with federal agencies.

Rear Admiral (Ret.) Jonathan Yuen is a senior executive and global operations leader with extensive experience in scaling complex supply chains, multi-site data center networks, and high-reliability logistics systems. In the technology sector, he has led large-scale infrastructure and logistics programs that expanded capacity across distributed data center environments while maintaining exceptional reliability, modernized inventory management, advanced AI-enabled automation, and strengthened controls for multi-billion-dollar asset portfolios.



Previously, as the 47th Chief of Navy Supply and a two-star admiral, he oversaw more than 20,000 personnel, 110 facilities, and $33 billion in global inventory. In this role, he drove enterprise procurement reform, organizational modernization, and strategic readiness initiatives that resulted in significant savings while ensuring uninterrupted worldwide operational support. His awards include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, four Legions of Merit, and the Bronze Star. As a Presidential appointee and experienced board trustee, he advises executive teams on operational strategy, governance, scalable infrastructure planning, and enterprise transformation. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy, and he serves on the Board of Trustees for National Industries for the Blind and with Bible Study Fellowship.

Corbett Landes is an experienced engineer and strategic advisor specializing in defense, federal agencies, and the private sector, with a focus on operational technology, security management, and interagency collaboration. He is the Managing Partner at Emerlock Analytics, where he advises contractors on growth strategies, federal market engagement, AI adoption, and technology transition.

Corbett serves as the Director of Business Development at K2 Consulting, advancing corporate growth and national security strategies. Previously, as Chief Engineer at Alethia Labs, he led technical programs supporting the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), including federal AI literacy initiatives and STEM workforce programs.

His experience also includes roles at MITRE as an Engineer and Business Development Lead, where he developed intelligence capabilities for the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. He holds a B.A. in Evolutionary Ecology with a minor in Environmental Chemistry from Prescott College and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He has received the Knowlton Award for his contributions to military intelligence.

Ted Milone is a senior federal market strategist and enterprise IT leader with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, operational performance, and competitive positioning across defense and civilian agencies. As Managing Director of Market Intelligence at Deep Water Point & Associates, he delivers actionable market and competitive intelligence that informs federal growth strategies, business development priorities, and capture execution across national security and civilian portfolios. Previously at Tetra Tech, Ted led operations, programs, and business development, managing a $32M P&L and a 200+ person team supporting Defense Information Systems Agency, the Joint Staff, Army Special Operations, Air Force cyber and intelligence programs, and the Army Surgeon General; he secured more than $312M in new and recompete awards, including wins on Alliant 2, NETCENTS-2, and Army IMCS III IDIQs.

He also served as DoD Practice Leader at ODIN Technologies, delivering enterprise logistics and IT modernization for global supply chains, including deployment of a Defense Logistics Agency system to 71 locations in under 130 days, and held earlier roles at BearingPoint leading enterprise architecture and health IT modernization for DoD and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Ted holds a B.S. in Business Administration from The Citadel and a PMP credential, and he brings Insight Shield clients disciplined federal acquisition insight, market intelligence, and modernization leadership to sharpen go-to-market strategy and improve win outcomes.

Bond Lee (V-Bond Lee) is a Professional Engineer with more than 30 years of experience developing and commercializing advanced technologies across aerospace, automotive, and clean-energy markets. He serves as CEO, President, and Chairman of Volt Carbon Technologies Inc., where he leads strategy for critical mineral processing, battery-anode materials, and proprietary low-temperature graphite purification, supporting project development across Canada. He also founded Advanced Mobility Products Inc. and previously held senior engineering leadership roles at BionX International Corporation, Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd., GE Canada, and Magna International Inc. For Insight Shield Consulting, he adds executive-level guidance that links engineering execution with market positioning for organizations pursuing battery-materials entry, critical-mineral supply chain strategy, robotics, and next-generation energy system commercialization.

Neil J. Patel is the CEO and Co-Founder of GrantFlow, a mission-driven organization that combines expert grant writers, structured methodology, and proprietary software to help nonprofits and social-impact organizations win, track, and renew more grants with greater efficiency and measurable impact. He brings senior experience in marketing, strategy, and brand development, including executive work with The Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering, where he connected complex narratives to real-world outcomes.

At GrantFlow, he leads business strategy, market development, and client engagement, drawing on a team responsible for nearly $245M in competitive grant wins and a methodology spanning 20,000+ grant applications; the company pairs grants intelligence with an AI-enabled CRM and workflow system that reduces administrative friction and improves pipeline visibility. For Insight Shield Consulting, Neil adds nonprofit funding architecture expertise, AI-augmented grant strategy, and mission-focused organizational scaling informed by cross-sector leadership and venture advising.