A Tradition of Mentorship: Tec-Masters’ Impact Through the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program

In this episode of The Tec-Talk Podcast, we sit down with Richard Chenault, the driving force behind Tec-Masters’ success in the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program. With a remarkable 9 Nunn-Perry Awards as a company, Richard shares how Tec-Masters has built a true legacy of mentorship—helping small businesses grow, innovate, and strengthen the nation’s defense industrial base. Richard walks us through what makes a successful mentor-protégé partnership, the challenges and opportunities that come with guiding emerging companies, and the impact these collaborations have across defense industry.