No Priors Ep. 19 | With Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf

Today on No Priors, we discuss defense technology, AI, drones, and autonomous vehicles (think giant submarine drones!) with Brian Schimpf, the co-founder and CEO of Anduril, a next-generation defense technology company. From his early days of coding at age 12 to working on self-driving cars, and finally founding Anduril, Brian's incredible journey led him to create innovative solutions for pressing defense problems. This episode covers the impact of AI, intelligent software, and other technologies to defense. We discuss the challenges of deploying and selling technology in the government spaceBrian shared his perspective on building general-purpose defense technology, the importance of a software-first approach, and how Anduril is working to solve urgent defense problems with speed and efficiency. As we wrapped up our conversation, we touched on the recent shift in the low cost of space launch, which has changed the way the US thinks about defense. We examined the proliferation of satellites, drones, and hypersonic missiles, and how these technologies can be applied, scaled, and built in a way that can fundamentally shift America's approach to defense. Don't miss this fascinating episode with Brian Schimpf as we uncover the cutting edge of defense technology and its implications for the future. 00:00 - Exploring AI in Defense Tech 05:15 - Lower Cost Defense With Intelligent Software 15:10 - Building General Purpose Defense Technology 20:41 - Autonomy in Defense Challenges 25:05 - Machine Learning in Defense & Intelligence 29:06 - Scaling a Defense Tech Company 37:08 - The Future of Defense Technology 46:53 - Allied Forces and Washington Engagement 51:47 - Discussion on Leadership Popularity

Elad GilhostBrian SchimpfguestSarah Guohost

Jun 1, 202350mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 1, 2023
Duration: 50m
Channel: No Priors
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Today on No Priors, we discuss defense technology, AI, drones, and autonomous vehicles (think giant submarine drones!) with Brian Schimpf, the co-founder and CEO of Anduril, a next-generation defense technology company. From his early days of coding at age 12 to working on self-driving cars, and finally founding Anduril, Brian's incredible journey led him to create innovative solutions for pressing defense problems. This episode covers the impact of AI, intelligent software, and other technologies to defense. We discuss the challenges of deploying and selling technology in the government spaceBrian shared his perspective on building general-purpose defense technology, the importance of a software-first approach, and how Anduril is working to solve urgent defense problems with speed and efficiency. As we wrapped up our conversation, we touched on the recent shift in the low cost of space launch, which has changed the way the US thinks about defense. We examined the proliferation of satellites, drones, and hypersonic missiles, and how these technologies can be applied, scaled, and built in a way that can fundamentally shift America's approach to defense. Don't miss this fascinating episode with Brian Schimpf as we uncover the cutting edge of defense technology and its implications for the future. 00:00 - Exploring AI in Defense Tech 05:15 - Lower Cost Defense With Intelligent Software 15:10 - Building General Purpose Defense Technology 20:41 - Autonomy in Defense Challenges 25:05 - Machine Learning in Defense & Intelligence 29:06 - Scaling a Defense Tech Company 37:08 - The Future of Defense Technology 46:53 - Allied Forces and Washington Engagement 51:47 - Discussion on Leadership Popularity

SPEAKERS

Elad Gil
host
Brian Schimpf
guest
Sarah Guo
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of No Priors, featuring Elad Gil and Brian Schimpf, No Priors Ep. 19 | With Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf explores aI-Driven Defense: Anduril’s Bid To Reinvent Modern Military Capability Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf explains how the company is using software-first, AI-enabled systems—like autonomous drones, sensor networks, and large underwater vehicles—to transform defense from a few exquisite, manned platforms into many low-cost, intelligent ones.

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