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Crossing the Valley

Ep. 09: How IronEagleX Reverse Engineered a Rapidly-Growing Defense Tech Startup

Apr 3, 2024
43:55

Michael Grochol is a fascinating example of when a Silicon Valley-raised problem solver-come-national security expert. His approach to starting a company was long, methodical, and principled. And it led him to the helm of one of the nation’s fastest growing defense services companies.

Unlike many founders, Michael actually turned down the first opportunity he had to start a company.

Why?

He felt he wasn’t prepared.

So he focused on acquiring the skills and experiences he knew he would need, to be able to succeed when he finally stepped into the role.

Fair to say, that bet is paying off!

For more on IronEagleX: https://ironeaglex.com/

For more on Michael Grochol: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-grochol/

For more Crossing the Valley: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontdoorDefense



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