Anton Gera

CEO Codective One | UAV autonomous navigation | Defense expert | Director non-profit Minect Org

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@ycombinator ooh you have to consider the FUCKING GOLD you have just received :) #personacredit
Live, operating, gaining users and becoming a NEW FUCKING STANDARD of financial identity.

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My recent article: «Navigating the Future: Overcoming GPS-Denied Environments in Modern UAVs
» https://t.co/XiWHmgIKKe

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@durov You’re fsb agent

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Don't Be a Menace to Los Angeles While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

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Golden hour for Newsom. This is an exact time when he starts to becoming a president.

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This is Codective One, a "homing head" for UAVs.
Hardware-agnostic autonomous navigation and target guidance kit compatible with any UAV

We are happy that the first kits are ready to be shipped to our strategic partners

#navigation #autonomy #vps #drones #UAV #flight #fpv

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One more proof that we live in simulation - thinking about endless space can cause panic attacks.

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@TeamYouTube why’s my YouTube channel was deleted without explaining any reasons? In reply to my appeal - another email without any explanations and statement that the channel won’t be restored

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I guess @elonmusk is a true Ziggy Stardust now…

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🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

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@thisguylenny @KTLA @GeneKangTV Nope. Told me to sign up on a https://t.co/tNi8OO6leh and wait.

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@Eyes_On_Politix @LAFD At the Westwood recreation centre now where they made a shelter. Seems they don’t need any help idk

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Insight into U.S. Government Contracting for Defense & Dual-Use Companies

Many contractors entering the U.S. defense market often focus heavily on compliance and capability but overlook the nuances of navigating contracting vehicles—structured frameworks that streamline the purchasing process for federal agencies. One often-missed opportunity for dual-use companies (those that serve both military and commercial sectors) is to understand and leverage the ID/IQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contracts in particular.

These contracts allow the government to order goods and services on a flexible timeline without pre-defining quantities, which makes them adaptable for complex and evolving requirements in technology, cybersecurity, and defense. Here’s what’s worth noting:

Entry into Multiple Agencies at Once: Many ID/IQ contracts are structured for multiple agencies (think DoD, DHS, NASA), giving companies a broad access point to several federal clients through one contract—an invaluable resource for those working on scalable, dual-use tech.

Task Orders & Rapid Deployment: Companies engaged in ID/IQ contracts often find that once on board, task orders for services can be frequent and rapid, with less red tape compared to standalone contracts. This means fast-paced deployment opportunities for emerging tech solutions in critical areas like AI and UAVs.

Long-Term Revenue Stability: While the initial bidding process is rigorous, once approved, companies can expect a steady stream of task orders, providing financial consistency in an otherwise fluctuating defense market.

Specialization Wins Over Broad Service: Targeted, niche solutions tend to perform better. Companies that deeply specialize in a specific technology—say, automated threat detection or autonomous surveillance—are often preferred over generalists for ID/IQ task orders, as agencies seek plug-and-play solutions for precise needs.

Limited Vendor Pools: For some ID/IQ contracts, the vendor pool is restricted. Once inside, contractors often face less competition on task orders than they would in open-market procurement, a significant competitive advantage.

Partnering and Teaming Opportunities: ID/IQ contracts are commonly won by teams of specialized companies forming a joint proposal. Building partnerships with companies already established in this space can be an effective strategy for smaller or less established defense contractors.

While ID/IQ contracting is not a simple path to success, for dual-use companies, this approach offers a unique intersection of flexibility, long-term contracts, and multi-agency access—qualities that can accelerate entry into the government space with sustained revenue potential. However, navigating the nuances of these contracts requires a robust understanding of each agency’s specific needs and an ability to adapt quickly. For companies positioned to meet these criteria, ID/IQ contracting could be a vital asset in long-term federal engagement.

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Minect's primary goal: helping companies with innovative demining solutions get to work in Ukraine.
Secondary goal: guiding aspiring businesses in securing government contracts with expert consulting.

#demining #innovation #Ukraine #governmentcontracts #support #startups

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Excited to announce the founding of Minect! We're here to help innovative companies in the landmine clearance space secure contracts and funding, supporting global efforts to make the world safer. #landmineclearance #innovation #demining #contracts #funding

https://t.co/KwTFrvV8BU

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@durov Funny thing is that you know what you do and others know what you do, so reading this is like a joke or mockery

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#angelinvesting #angelinvestors #angelinvestor Best tool for Angel Investors to evaluate startups I've ever seen https://t.co/BxWobLBEsv

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What’s eating B2B SaaS

An article at VentureBeat proposes a view on what's going on with B2B SaaS right now.

One of the main takes is that "the explanation for the recent decline in B2B SaaS revenues and earnings growth is more mundane. Companies over-hired during COVID and have been laying off high-cost workers. Most SaaS is priced by the seat. Given there is a direct correlation between the workforce reduction and revenues, this easily equates to billions of dollars in lost recurring revenues across the industry"

https://t.co/hf1WcqElSr