Benjamin Kohlmann, Angel Investor

Benjamin Kohlmann is a defense innovation leader and public servant currently serving as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower & Reserve Affairs. He previously led the New American Industrial Alliance as CEO and sits on the Board of Regents at Texas Southern University, reflecting his commitment to national service and education. His career is marked by a blend of military leadership and strategic advisory roles. Before these appointments, Benjamin spent two decades in the U.S. Navy as an F/A‑18 pilot and innovation leader. He also worked as COO and venture investor at Cubit Capital, focusing on frontier technologies and supporting early‑stage founders. His work ethic emphasizes mission‑driven leadership, operational excellence, and advancing transformative ideas. As an angel investor, Kohlmann has backed ventures in frontier tech. His most recent investment was in Odyssey, a Series A company innovating in advanced technology solutions. This reflects his interest in startups that push boundaries in defense, industrial, and emerging tech sectors.