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Why the founder of a $3.5b startup is pivoting to defence Ft Vu Tran
Jul 22, 2024
Vu Tran, founder of a $3.5 billion startup, discusses pivoting to defense technology, emphasizing sovereignty and self-reliance. He shares the challenges of managing a large company, the importance of a cohesive co-founding team, and the significance of risk-taking in entrepreneurship. The conversation explores the founder's journey into defense technology, addressing critical issues and the necessity of innovation in the defense sector.
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- Sovereignty is crucial for defense autonomy.
- Australia lacks top homegrown defense companies.
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Founding a Defense Company in Australia
Starting a defense company in Australia is a controversial move for Vu Tran, the co-founder of a multi-billion dollar ed tech company. Concerns about sovereignty and the nation's reliance on foreign defense technology prompt the decision. Despite feedback highlighting military industrial complex associations, the goal is to effect change within the system.
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