In the second half of this Drone Wars conversation, Dan Magy continues with Brett Harrison and Shaun Moore to dig into what sets Turn AI apart from defense incumbents and Silicon Valley hopefuls alike. This episode shifts focus from tech specs to team dynamics, culture, and strategic edge—how a fast, focused startup can outmaneuver giants.
They explore what it takes to build critical infrastructure from scratch, what it means when Big Tech starts referencing your patents, and why passion, speed, and real-world experience can’t be bought. If Part I showed the problem, Part II shows the path forward.
Whether you're scaling a defense startup or trying to understand what makes disruption in this space real, this one delivers hard-earned insight with operator clarity.
Timestamps:
00:00 – GPS Dependency and Over-Reliance
00:58 – Real-World Experience vs. Big Companies
03:25 – Company Culture and Decision-Making
06:12 – Customer Response and Passion
06:41 – Global Market and Security Concerns
11:53 – Impact on Logistics and Society
14:12 – Lessons Learned and Future Plans
15:02 – Critical Infrastructure and Public Education
18:55 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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About Drone Wars
Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.
