David Kirubi

Founder, MIAHSTONE. Building and holding qualified capacity in the DIB. Operating Partner to primes, Tier 2–4 suppliers, owners and sponsors.

[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

Honored to serve.

The Glory belongs to the Fourth Man in the Furnace. — Daniel 3

#ItTakesTheWholeShop #QualifiedCapacity #DefenseIndustrialBase #CMMC #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #NIST800171 #DFARS

[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

The October 14/19 dates in this thread and card are superseded. Applications close January 6, 2027—or earlier once 15 accepted applicants have paid and secured seats. The founding cohort and Fast Start begin January 11, 2027.

[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

In the Continuity Corps founding cycle, prepay and Month 6 is on us—a $1,000 saving.

Applications close October 14—or earlier once 15 seats are secured.

https://t.co/6NmWvd0cYE

#EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisition #QualifiedCapacity #ContinuityCorps

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The process may be documented and still not be transferable.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

A single source is a continuity question before it becomes a crisis.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

The transaction changes the owner. It should not change the capacity.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

Bring one real requirement and the evidence you trust.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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Usable capacity can still be unavailable to the program.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

Different dashboards can hide the same risk.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

Durable opportunity begins with a credible operating promise.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

A second name on the list is not yet a second source.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

Ask what changed since the evidence was accepted.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

Your capacity may depend on a shop you cannot see.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

A dashboard cannot own the exception.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

The newest evidence is not always the current truth.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

The operating condition can change between reviews.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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The searcher becomes CEO. The team that knows the company is already there. Before close, ask whether a meaningful, broad-based workforce stake belongs in the deal—and how employees will participate. My SearchFunder essay: https://t.co/NzgyVdpmEc #EmployeeOwnership

[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

The calendar follows the boundary and the evidence.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

Closure is not the same as control.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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The next generation of owners is already at work. An owner can sell for negotiated value; eligible employees can build a stake. Ownership + participation can help carry the company forward. https://t.co/O8xU06Q7Bu #EmployeeOwnership

[David Kirubi @KirubiD]

A secure process can still make a bad part.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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One conforming output does not explain the process.

Follow the road to GPC 2026 · October 27 · Hurst, Texas.

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