The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital Elodin- Building the Unreal Engine for Aerospace with Ex-Military Founder Daniel Driscoll | Episode 13
What if you rapidly iterate and test flight software for rockets, drones, or satellites just like game developers do?
In this episode of The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital, we sit down with Daniel Driscoll, a former military officer turned software engineer, who is the CEO and co-founder of Elodin. Elodin is on a mission to revolutionize the aerospace industry by providing a flight software development platform that streamlines and accelerates the process of building, testing, and deploying software for everything that flies – from drones and missiles to satellites.
Dan's journey is nothing short of fascinating. From his time at West Point and serving in Iraq to working at Electronic Arts (on the Sims 4!) and Salesforce, his diverse experiences have shaped his leadership style and fueled his passion for innovation.
Drawing inspiration from the Unreal Engine used in game development, Elodin aims to be the go-to platform for aerospace engineers. It enables rapid iteration, collaboration, and high-fidelity simulation, making it easier and faster for companies of all sizes to develop cutting-edge flight software. With Elodin, the dream of space exploration is becoming more accessible than ever before.
EPISODE IN A GLANCE
-Dan's Background: Military, Gaming (Sims 4!), and Salesforce
-Elodin's Mission: The 'Unreal Engine' for Aerospace
-The Origin Story: From a Ukrainian Team Building Rockets to Partnering with AstroForge
-Disrupting the Incumbents: How Elodin is Changing the Aerospace Development Culture
-The Space Renaissance: Elodin's Role in the New Wave of Space Exploration
-Exciting Upcoming Projects: Elodin's Software in Space by the End of the Year!
-Advice for Founders: How to Identify and Solve Problems in Established Industries
-Fundraising: The Pros and Cons of a 'Party Round' (and Why Elodin Chose It)
-The Future of Elodin: Partnerships, Ambitious Goals, and a Focus on Making Space Accessible
-Dan's Book Recommendation: 'Leaders Eat Last' by Simon Sinek
ABOUT DANIEL DRISCOLL
Daniel Driscoll is an accomplished leader with a robust software engineering and military leadership background. As the CEO and Co-founder of Elodin, he spearheads the development of innovative flight software platforms. Previously, he owned Tigris Digital, a veteran-owned tech business, and held key roles at M10, BitGo, RealtyShares, Salesforce, and Electronic Arts. Daniel holds a Master of Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is skilled in people leadership & ambitious thinking.
CONNECT WITH DANIEL DRISCOLL
Website → https://elodin.systems
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/elodin-systems-inc
LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/x46085
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/elodin.systems/
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@elodin-sys
X/Twitter → https://twitter.com/Elodinsystems
GRAB THE BOOK DANIEL RECOMMENDS → Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek, https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/
ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON
Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."
CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital
Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/
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