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AI & Defense Technology with Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf

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Jun 1, 2023

Discover the cutting-edge world of defense technology as Brian Schimpf shares insights on AI, drones, and autonomous vehicles. Hear about his journey from coding at age 12 to founding a next-gen defense company. The discussion includes the integration of large language models to enhance military operations and the importance of human oversight. Explore the evolving relationship between tech firms and the government, and how recent advances in space launch capabilities are reshaping U.S. defense strategies.

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ANECDOTE

Brian's Path to Anduril

Brian Schimpf coded since age 12 and worked on self-driving cars.
He joined Palantir, working with government/national security, then co-founded Anduril.

INSIGHT

Defense Sales

Understanding defense sales is crucial, which differs greatly from enterprise or consumer sales.
Having a background in defense and understanding its unique mechanisms is vital.

INSIGHT

Anduril's Early Promise

Elad Gil was excited about defense tech after Google shut down Maven and saw Anduril's potential.
Anduril's rapid government adoption impressed him.

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Today on No Priors, we discuss defense technology, AI, drones, and autonomous vehicles (think giant submarine drones!) with Brian Schimpf, the co-founder and CEO of Anduril, a next-generation defense technology company. From his early days of coding at age 12 to working on self-driving cars, and finally founding Anduril, Brian's incredible journey led him to create innovative solutions for pressing defense problems.

This episode covers the impact of AI, intelligent software, and other technologies to defense. We discuss the challenges of deploying and selling technology in the government spaceBrian shared his perspective on building general-purpose defense technology, the importance of a software-first approach, and how Anduril is working to solve urgent defense problems with speed and efficiency.

As we wrapped up our conversation, we touched on the recent shift in the low cost of space launch, which has changed the way the US thinks about defense. We examined the proliferation of satellites, drones, and hypersonic missiles, and how these technologies can be applied, scaled, and built in a way that can fundamentally shift America's approach to defense. Don't miss this fascinating episode with Brian Schimpf as we uncover the cutting edge of defense technology and its implications for the future.

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Show Links:

May 16, 2023: AI in Military Operations and How We Can Prevent It From Outsized Effects
May 9, 2023: CNBC Disruptor 50 - Anduril Industries
Anduril Website
Anduril Newsroom

Show Notes:

[0:00:01] - Exploring AI in Defense Tech

[0:05:15] - Lower Cost Defense With Intelligent Software

[0:15:10] - Building General Purpose Defense Technology

[0:20:41] - Autonomy in Defense Challenges

[0:25:05] - Machine Learning in Defense & Intelligence

[0:29:06] - Scaling a Defense Tech Company

[0:37:08] - The Future of Defense Technology

[0:46:53] - Allied Forces and Washington Engagement

[0:51:47] - Discussion on Leadership Popularity