Dustin Stucker

About Dustin Stucker

I’m a VP / Director-level leader with 10+ years of experience driving enterprise transformation, creating new markets, scaling revenue, and leading organizations across technology, defense advisory, and founder-led businesses.I specialize in operating where no established playbook exists — building markets, aligning executive stakeholders, and translating strategy into execution in complex, regulated, and high-stakes environments.Most recently, I founded Curated Canvas Exchange, where I created and scaled a new market for curated art rental. I built the business from $0 to $500K+ in revenue by introducing a premium, subscription-based model in an industry traditionally centered on ownership.Previously, I founded Defense Advisory Solutions, an advisory firm operating at the intersection of AI startups and U.S. government and military stakeholders. I worked directly with both sides to bridge commercial innovation with mission requirements, acquisition realities, and operational culture. The firm was built from inception through a successful exit within 12 months.Prior to founding my own companies, I was promoted within Oracle NetSuite to Staff Functional Consultant, leading ERP transformations and advising executive stakeholders on operating models, scalability, and long-term system value. Earlier roles included leading revenue teams, scaling books of business, and consistently exceeding performance targets.I began my career in the U.S. Army, leading teams in mission-critical environments — experience that continues to shape my leadership style, risk judgment, and execution mindset.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Defense Advisory Solutions

   May 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Bridging the gap between AI/tech startups and military/government entities. Leveraging my extensive background as a military operator coupled with deep expertise in tech and AI, our firm offers unparalleled insight and guidance.Founded a defense-focused advisory firm addressing an underserved market at the intersection of AI startups and U.S. government / military stakeholders.Served as a strategic and operational advisor to both sides—helping AI startups navigate mission requirements, acquisition realities, and operational culture while guiding government leaders through emerging AI capabilities.Differentiated from large consultancies by providing direct, hands-on advisory services rather than abstract or enterprise-scale consulting.Translated technical capabilities into mission-aligned outcomes, aligning expectations across commercial and government environments.Owned full P&L responsibility and built the firm from inception through a successful exit within 12 months.

Education

• Austin Community College

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

  2010 — 2013

• McCoy School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education

  2013 — 2016

• Texas State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

  2013 — 2015

• Texas State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Team Building
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Teamwork
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Leadership