All Quiet on the Second Front 91. Cameron McCord, CEO & Co-Founder, Nominal
 Apr 22, 2025 
 26:35 
In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with Cameron McCord, CEO and co-founder of Nominal, to talk about why testing & evaluation is finally getting its moment in the spotlight—and why that matters more than you think. From time at Anduril and Lux Capital to launching Nominal, Cam shares a candid look at the bottlenecks slowing down national security and how the right software (and the right team) can tip the balance.
What's happening on the Second Front
- Why test data is the next frontier for advantage in defense
 - How government incentives and contracting structures need to evolve
 - What it really takes to build a mission-driven team in this space
 - The difference between missionaries and mercenaries
 
Connect with Cameron
- LinkedIn: Cameron McCord
 
Connect with Tyler
- LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt
 
