MartialTech, LLC delivers mission-ready solutions through end-to-end engineering, acquisition support, and strategic partnerships. We pair operator experience with technical rigor to turn capability gaps into deployed capability.
John is a retired U.S. Army Major who served from 1997 to 2014 as both an Infantry and Military Intelligence Officer. Over the course of his career, he completed six operational deployments across Iraq, Kuwait, and Libya. Following his military service, John transitioned into business management consulting, focusing on marketing, operations, technology commercialization, and Department of Defense contracting. He holds a BA in History from Cameron University, an MBA from the University of Georgia, and a Master’s in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas.
After receiving his M.B.A in finance from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Runde served in several Fortune 500 corporations before utilizing his drive and determination to found multiple organizations and pursue hundreds of millions of dollars of successful project completion. Organizational skills, financing savvy, and problem-solving talent provide a nimble and responsive approach to every business challenge no matter how complex. He is eager to help meet the 21st Century challenges facing the defense procurement industry.
John is a retired U.S. Army Major who served from 1997 to 2014 as both an Infantry and Military Intelligence Officer. Over the course of his career, he completed six operational deployments across Iraq, Kuwait, and Libya. Following his military service, John transitioned into business management consulting, focusing on marketing, operations, technology commercialization, and Department of Defense contracting.
He holds a BA in History from Cameron University, an MBA from the University of Georgia, and a Master’s in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas.
After receiving his M.B.A in finance from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Runde served in several Fortune 500 corporations before utilizing his drive and determination to found multiple organizations and pursue hundreds of millions of dollars of successful project completion. Organizational skills, financing savvy, and problem-solving talent provide a nimble and responsive approach to every business challenge no matter how complex. He is eager to help meet the 21st Century challenges facing the defense procurement industry.
John is a retired U.S. Army Major who served from 1997 to 2014 as both an Infantry and Military Intelligence Officer. Over the course of his career, he completed six operational deployments across Iraq, Kuwait, and Libya. Following his military service, John transitioned into business management consulting, focusing on marketing, operations, technology commercialization, and Department of Defense contracting.
He holds a BA in History from Cameron University, an MBA from the University of Georgia, and a Master’s in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas.
Richard serves as Vice President at Commercial Capital Investments, Inc., bringing extensive experience in financing early-stage ventures and large-scale initiatives. With 25 years in commercial real estate development, he has deep expertise in structuring complex property transactions. Richard earned his MBA from the University of Texas.
Many opportunities in government contracting remain unfulfilled due to limited operational military expertise within smaller firms, low participation from veteran-owned businesses, and an industry focus on advanced technologies that often lack practical mission alignment. These gaps leave critical requirements unmet and slow the delivery of effective, real-world defense solutions.
• Solicitations on sam.gov and
other comparable government
sites are sitting idle for months
and years
• Prior applicants for open
solicitations over-index on
technology, design or corporate
experience, without
understanding the exact needs
of their audience
• There are few, if any Þrms, that
can provide real-world
experience with modern
processes at a nimble, ßexible,
and cost-effective point
• There simply are not Þrms that
exact that can Þll the gap
between the Lockheed
Martin’s and McKinsey’s and
high-end design Þrm’s of the
world
• Government contracting
decision-makers are left
choosing between different
large Þrms, none of which
match the project or are
nimble enough to address the
precise problem needing to
be solved
• Technology, namely AI, has
driven solutions forward in an
exponential way
• However, too many Þrms have
used it as an excuse to build a
templated solution; the effect
of which means every
proposed path forward looks
the same, with no
customization
• This has resulted in a ‘onesize Þts all’ solution set; if
every Þrms depends on the
same AI for their work, what
differentiates them?
• The opportunity exists at the
intersection of know how and
tech; real-world ‘hands it dirt’
plus use of modern tools
“John, give me a quote from someone at Langley that says why they want to talk to exmilitary and are Þnding these people”
Our parent level has shared expertise, shared team, shared processes, and shared know-how. This superchargers each new project.
MartialTech seeks to address the gap in the market between technology- and AI-driven solutions, and learned expertise in complex military environments.
While MartialTech uses innovative technology to enable and power solutions, our approach is grounded in reality and always people-first, knowing from decades of experience that realworld performance comes first.
We combine strategic insight with real operational understanding to deliver solutions that work in the field, not just on paper. Our approach turns informed strategy into practical, mission-ready outcomes by aligning expertise, disciplined processes, and agile execution with the real needs of end-users and decision-makers.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Austin, TX, ANDesign is a comprehensive product design and engineering firm providing fully integrated support across design, development, engineering, and manufacturing.
We partner with clients throughout the entire product lifecycle, delivering end-to-end solutions that take ideas from early concept through full production across multiple industries. Our capabilities include:
We support early idea generation, market planning, and strategic alignment, helping clients shape clear, validated pathways from concept to execution using experience from startups to Fortune 500 teams.
We turn initial ideas into actionable design directions through research, exploration, and detailed sketches or 2D models, ensuring concepts are visually clear and aligned with user needs.
We develop precise digital models that capture form, function, and detail, creating accurate foundations for engineering, prototyping, and production while reducing downstream development risks.
Our in-house prototyping capabilities enable fast model fabrication, hands-on testing, and iterative refinement, helping clients evaluate performance and improve designs quickly and efficiently.
We manage production through trusted global partners, overseeing fabrication, quality control, and delivery to ensure designs transition smoothly from digital models to reliable, manufacturable products.
