We exist to create a future where fewer bad things happen because of bad software by enabling large enterprises to continuously deliver valuable software users love.
As a targeteer in the U.S. Air Force, Bryon Kroger saw the cost of bad software firsthand. In response, he co-founded Kessel Run, the DoD’s first software factory, and pioneered the original continuous ATO.
When change stalled, he left active duty to launch Rise8 and do what others couldn’t: deliver better software, faster, for critical missions.
Today, we’re a team of revolutionaries who build alliances, scale culture, and deliver outcomes in production.
As your mission-obsessed partner, we build lasting digital capability inside your organization. With portfolio advisory and end-to-end software development, we help you continuously deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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Speed – Up to 25x faster than traditional delivery
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Elite Talent – A-players across Product, Design, and Engineering
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Mission Fluency – Former Service Members who understand GovTech
Team Upskilling – Hands-on pairing that builds internal capability
Workforce Enablement – Transformed culture creating room to scale
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Real Impact – Focus on outcomes, not just outputs
Measurable Excellence – Elite DORA software delivery performance
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Delivery Confidence – Your first outcome in production in 180 days or less
Who We Serve
Delivering Outcomes for Warfighters, Veterans, and the Public
Rise8 is a VA Secure, Performant, Reliable, and User-Centered Experiences (SPRUCE) contract awardee. As one of 10 awardees, we’re ready to support VA’s digital modernization by delivering high-quality software that improves outcomes for internal and external users.
Key wins:
- 84% faster ATOs – from 568 to 87 days
- 75% faster security fixes – from 143 days to 35
- First non-DoD agency to achieve continuous ATO (cATO)
- Faster claims – fewer delays, better accuracy – from 50 to 75%
Rise8 was selected to deliver a modern, cloud-native path to production for the U.S. Space Force’s Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) program, supporting continuous software delivery for missile warning and tracking.
Key wins:
- 34,000+ hours saved by eliminating manual, redundant tasks
- 50% faster mission tasking for real-time operational response
- 36% lower cognitive load with improved user workflows
- Deployment cycles cut from months to 64 days
Rise8 is an AFWERX Software Delivery Organization (SDO) SBIR Phase III Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) awardee, enabling any DoD or federal agency to engage with us directly, bypassing competition and accelerating acquisition timelines.
Key wins:
- 12 apps migrated by clearing pipeline blockers
- Faster integration of apps, analytics, and visualizations
- Improved mission readiness through JCWA sync and DevSecOps enablement
Trusted by Leading GovTech Change Agents
People
Digital transformation starts with the people you already have. We believe in maximizing team potential by implementing a culture for growth-minded employees to thrive.
Practice
We emphasize three main practices: lean product management, user-centered design, and extreme programming. Properly balanced, they produce the best DevOps outcomes with the least risk.
Process
We deliver game-changing products through culture-changing process. Our alignment and flow enable continuous delivery, where changes can be made quickly, safely, and sustainably
Like all great teams, we aim to put the best people in the right positions, where best includes being an 8x team player.
