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

🥇 Gold Medal Mini: Grant Hackett