

Defense Tech, Startups, and More with John Coogan
Jul 19, 2023
Special guest John Coogan, known for his work on startups, discusses topics such as the importance of the SR-71, technical recruiting in startups, his background with Soylent and Lucy, lessons learned from building companies, defense tech and Founders Fund, key indicators for startup success, authenticity and social media, different risks in venture-backed startups, the legacy of Skunk Works, and John's impressions of Hermeus.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Lessons Learned as a Second-Time Founder
02:15 • 26min
Analyzing Risk in Deep Tech and Defense Tech Startups
28:02 • 3min
DoD vs FAA Certification Processes and FDA Regulatory Authority
31:23 • 6min
Engineering Feats and Management Styles
36:56 • 5min
Impressions of Hermias
41:55 • 7min