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Nicolas M. Chaillan, first U.S. Air Force and Space Force Chief Software Officer, is a serial entrepreneur who has launched and sold 13 companies, creating over 190 innovative software products sold to Fortune 500 companies.

Since his departure from the USAF in October 2021, he continues to be an advocate for change within the Department of Defense to ensure the United States and our kids have a fighting chance against China.

Mr. Chaillan founded Ask Sage, Inc, bringing Generative AI capabilities to government teams. Ask Sage became the first company to achieve FedRAMP High Authorization for generative AI and was sold for $250M in 2025.

He was the Special Advisor for Cloud Security and DevSecOps at the Department of Defense and Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Chief Architect for Cyber.gov at the Department of Homeland Security.

Mr. Chaillan has over 25 years of domestic and international experience with deep expertise in cybersecurity, software development, product innovation, governance, risk management, and compliance.

Recognized as one of France's youngest entrepreneurs after founding his first company at 15 years of age, and as a pioneer of the computer language PHP.

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