About

Who We Are

Accelerating Innovation for the WarfighteR

At Product Knowledge, we are deeply rooted in what it takes to deliver real capability to the warfighter—built on decades of experience as defense experts, former and current military leaders, and professionals with operational, requirements, acquisition, and Pentagon backgrounds.

We bring firsthand understanding of the challenges warfighters face and the bureaucracies that shape their tools. This operational insight, combined with institutional fluency, allows us to guide emerging technologies through the right channels—faster, and with precision.

From aligning to mission needs to navigating programmatics, appropriations, and policy, our team ensures your capability is positioned for real impact—not just visibility.

Where Legacy Meets Technology. Where Strategy Becomes Action.

We cut through bureaucratic inertia to reduce the traditional defense acquisition cycle to less than three years, driving revenue for our clients while delivering solutions that directly address the critical capability gaps faced by the warfighter. 

With a track record of securing billions in research & development and procurement funding and accelerating key defense technologies we don't just advocate for innovation—we make it operational.

By working with key military stakeholders like program managers, R&D teams, senior leaders, and congressional offices, Product Knowledge transforms emerging technologies into indispensable solutions, addressing critical capability gaps for the warfighter while ensuring success for our clients. 

Our Approach

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  • Cut procurement timelines by more than 50%
  • Proven track record of $2.25B+ in market creation
  • Deep expertise in next generation technology deployment
  • Established relationships across the defense ecosystem
  • Strong focus on dual-use technology advancement
  • Demonstrated impact in enhancing operational effectiveness

Our Leadership

Product Knowledge stands for trust, authenticity, and a fusion of heritage craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation.

We thrive in the dynamic world of defense acquisitions, rapidly turning emerging capabilities into indispensable assets for military forces.

A. Donald Steinman, III

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Stacey daCruz

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Nicholas J. Miller

DIRECTOR of GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

Geoff "Buck" Buchanan

DIRECTOR of GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

William A. Garland

Senior Advisor for Strategy and Innovation