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Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Josh Wolfe and Tony Thomas - The Past, Present, and Future of Defense [Invest Like the Best, EP. 216]
My guests today are Josh Wolfe and Tony Thomas, better known as T2. Josh is the co-founder and General Partner at Lux Capital. T2 is now a venture partner alongside Josh at Lux Capital, after serving for almost 40 years in the US military and becoming a 4-star general and the 11th Commander of US Special Operations Command. Our conversation focuses on the technology frontier in defense as well as the geopolitical threats that the US faces. We talk about everything from semiconductors and autonomous weapons systems to the moral dimensions of investing in defense technology. I hope you enjoy...
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Interview with Droneshield CEO Oleg Vornik
Droneshield is an Australian-based defense technology company that specializes in counter-drone technology. Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner and Motley Fool data engineer Beegee Alop recently talked with Droneshield CEO Oleg Vornik about counterdrones, the civilian and military markets, and lessons on leadership. Hosts: Tom Gardner, Beegee Alop Guest: Oleg Vornik Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or...
Shawn Ryan Show
#286 Ethan Thornton - This 22-Year-Old Built a .50 Cal Rifle Out of Home Depot Parts
Ethan Thornton is the Founder and CEO of Mach Industries, a defense technology company developing next-generation unmanned systems and hydrogen-powered weapons platforms to redefine modern warfare and energy logistics. Ethan left MIT after one semester in 2023 to focus on building Mach full-time. Originally from Texas, Ethan grew up on a farm where he began prototyping weapons in high school. Funded through car tech jobs, knife and furniture sales, and small engineering projects. His early hands-on ingenuity and deep sense of urgency, intensified by the war in Ukrainemotivated him to accelerate U.S. innovation in unmanned aircraft and weapon systems to...
#282 Nik Seetharaman - Former SpaceX's Head of Cybersecurity Critical Warning on AI Swarms
Nik Seetharaman is a special operationstrained cyber leader turned founder, known for bringing an operators mindset to some of the most sensitive security programs in American industry. A former JSOC advanceforce operator attached to an East Coast Naval Special Warfare squadron, he ran advanced cyber warfare and closerange reconnaissance missions before crossing over into the world of highstakes defense technology and enterprise security. In industry, Nik helped build and lead security at three of the most influential defensetech companies of the last decade. He served as head of cybersecurity operations at SpaceX and later led international cyber defense programs at...
#247 Brandon Tseng Shield AIs X-BAT: The First AI Fighter Jet to Outsmart Top Gun
Brandon Tseng is the President and Cofounder of Shield AI, a defense technology company he established in 2015 with his brother Ryan Tseng, specializing in AI-powered autonomous systems for military applications, including the V-BAT drone deployed in operations like those in Ukraine. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Harvard Business School with an MBA, Tseng served seven years in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL and Surface Warfare Officer, with deployments including Afghanistan in 2015, where he witnessed the need for AI in warfare. Under his leadership, Shield AI has raised over...
#245 Trae Stephens - Inside Andurils AI Superweapons: Eagle Eye Helmet and Autonomous Tech
Trae Stephens is Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, and a General Partner at venture capital firm Founders Fund, where he invests across sectors with a particular interest in startups operating in the government space. Previously, Trae was an early employee at Palantir Technologies, where he led teams focused on growth in the intelligence and defense sector as well as international expansion, helping large organizations solve their hardest data analysis problems. He was also an integral part of the product team, leading the design and strategy for new product offerings. While at Palantir, Trae also...
#171 Palmer Luckey - Superhuman Soldiers, AI Missiles and Exoskeletons in Warzones
Palmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017. Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant funding, including $1.5...
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Palmer Luckey on the Next Generation of Intelligence
He may dress like hes on a vacation in Hawaii, but Palmer Luckey has been busy designing weapons for the Pentagon. He founded California-based defense technology firm, Anduril, in 2017, named after a sword from the Lord of the Rings and, according to Palmer, is 20% veteran owned. He is promising a marked shift: faster, cheaper, and more agile systems to fight the wars of today and tomorrow. This comes after Palmer designed the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset, at age 19, revolutionizing the world of virtual reality. Palmer sat down to talk with Sasha about how Andurils work...
The Joe Rogan Experience
#2394 - Palmer Luckey
Palmer Luckey is the founder of defense technology company Anduril Industries, designer of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality head-mounted display, and the founder of Oculus VR, which was acquired by Facebook in 2014.
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The Team House
How AI & Quantum Computing will Change the Battle Space | Tom Gaines | Ep. 324
Tom Gaines is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, whose military journey began as a rifle platoon leader during the height of combat operations in Iraq. There, he gained firsthand experience leading soldiers through ambushes, firefights, and high-stakes raids, learning the true meaning of resilience and leadership under fire. His path eventually led him to Special Operations, where he sharpened his abilities as both a leader and a strategic thinker.In this elite community, Toms expertise has shaped decisions at the highest levels of government, and his innovations in information technology continue to influence the evolution of modern defense technology....
Highly Classified Aerospace Programs | Alex Hollings | Ep. 187
Alex Hollings is a writer, dad, and Marine veteran who specializes in foreign policy and defense technology analysis. He holds a master's degree in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Framingham State University. Today's Sponsor: Private Internet Access VPN (PIA VPN) If you want to enjoy all the benefits of Private Internet Access, nows the time to subscribe. Head to, https://PIAVPN.com/TEAMHOUSE and get an 83% discount. Seriously 83%! Thats just $2.03 a month, and you also get 4 extra months completely free. But you MUST go to PIAVPN.com/TEAMHOUSE...
