

Anduril: Building the Future of Defense - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 59]
22 snips May 25, 2022
Brian Schimpf, CEO and co-founder of Anduril, a pioneering defense tech company, digs into transforming the defense landscape. He shares insights on shifting from outdated cost-plus contracts to a more innovative firm-fixed pricing model. The conversation highlights the evolution of military tech with drone advancements and the need for ethical AI in defense. Schimpf also discusses navigating the complexities of government contracts, emphasizing agility and creativity in developing cutting-edge solutions for modern warfare.
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Defense Industry Slowdown
- The defense industry, once a hotbed of innovation, has slowed down due to increased bureaucracy and cost controls.
- This shift has created an opportunity for new players with modern software approaches to challenge the established order.
Finding Early Adopters
- Find early adopters within the government who have urgent needs and are willing to take risks on new approaches.
- Focus on building technology and helping to develop policy changes that enable different acquisition and contracting strategies.
Anduril's Drone Focus
- Anduril's focus on drones stemmed from the need for a software platform that could solve various DoD problems.
- This platform, called Lattice, applies computer vision and sensor fusion to understand the world and automate simple tasks.