Peter Dixon

Role

Co-Founder & CEO, Arkenstone Defense

Based in

Menlo Park, CA

Prior experience

Second Front Systems (Founder & CEO)

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/peterrevettdixon/

• CompanyArkenstone DefenseArkenstone Defense sells commercial technology companies a ready-made government-contracting back office — workforce operations, HR, payroll, insurance, personnel security, contracting support, compliance, and accreditation — so they can sell to the U.S. government without building that operational infrastructure themselves. Its Foundation product handles FedRAMP/ATO/CMMC compliance and contract management; its Cohort product is a PEO for defense and dual-use companies.

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Who is Peter Dixon?

Peter Dixon co-founded Arkenstone Defense in 2026, where he serves as CEO. He previously founded Second Front Systems, a public benefit corporation that helps commercial software companies get products authorized for U.S. government use. He is a former Marine Corps scout sniper platoon commander who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and later served as a special advisor to the State Department on innovation.

What is Peter Dixon's role?

Peter Dixon is Co-Founder & CEO, Arkenstone Defense, based in Menlo Park, CA.

Where did Peter Dixon work before?

Peter Dixon's prior roles include Second Front Systems (Founder & CEO).

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