Qasar Younis

Qasar Younis, Co-Founder and CEO of Applied Intuition, shares insights from his journey through the tech and automotive industries. He emphasizes the importance of radical pragmatism in leadership and nurtures a contrarian company culture. The conversation dives into the complexities of developing autonomous systems for both commercial and defense sectors and how education plays a role in this evolution. Younis also highlights the future of generative AI and robotics, urging investors to engage in open dialogue and challenge norms.

Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition, dives into the intersection of AI and defense, sharing insights from his recent trip to Shanghai and discussing China's approach to IP. Senator Jack Reed tackles the U.S. tech race against China, emphasizing the importance of attracting global talent and balancing innovation with security. They explore dual-use technologies, data privacy concerns, and the challenges of military innovation amid growing espionage threats, highlighting the need for nuanced policies that protect both progress and national interests.

Qasar Younis, CEO of Applied Intuition, shares insights on entrepreneurship, diverse reading, and radical pragmatism in building organizations. He reflects on success, motivations, and the future of autonomous vehicles, emphasizing company values and mission in advancing safe and intelligent machines.

Qasar Younis, co-founder of Applied Intuition, shares how they achieved a $6 billion valuation and a partnership with Porsche by applying Silicon Valley's startup practices to the automotive industry. They discuss the importance of culture, recruitment strategies, open-source technology, Tesla's impact on the industry, and the role of VCs in startup growth.

Qasar Younis and Peter Ludwig of Applied Intuition discuss scaling culture, advanced tools for the automotive industry, strong execution & compliance, productivity and people team culture, in-person collaboration for technical projects, and the importance of values and execution in building a successful company.