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Episode 350 Inventing The Future Of Defense
Invest Like The Best

Episode 350: Inventing The Future Of Defense

Invest Like The Best

Episode 350

Inventing The Future Of Defense

Palmer Luckey is the founder of Anduril Industries. We cover the importance of guiding principles when leading large companies, what he's learned from working with emerging technologies like VR and AI, and differentiated thinking as a marker for success.

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(00:12:43) - Why there aren't more Thiel Fellowships

(00:14:56) - The principles that motivate and drive him

(00:18:21) - What it has been like working in the world of defense after the attack on Israel

(00:20:34) - Surprising lessons learned when building a large company

(00:24:02) - How to approach a new field initially

(00:28:45) - Meeting other out-of-the-box thinkers

(00:33:11) - Inventors working backward from existing systems versus forward from their ideals

(00:34:51) - The most pressing issue in national security

(00:41:01) - What matters most for America from a defense perspective

(00:43:58) - How to determine which problems to prioritize

(00:50:24) - Lessons learned from working with AI

(00:57:21) - How Apple is shaping the future of VR

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(01:04:06) - Why Oculus was so successful in marketing

(01:11:13) - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for Palmer

 

Inventing The Future Of Defense

Introduction

Patrick
My guest today is Palmer Luckey. Palmer is the Founder of Defense Company Anduril Industries, which makes the next-generation military technologies for the U.S. and its allies. Since bringing the company to life in 2017, Palmer and Anduril have disrupted the established order in the defense industry.

Prior to Anduril, Palmer founded Oculus VR, a virtual reality business that he sold to Facebook for $2 billion. This is one of my favorite interviews in a long time. Palmer is only in his early 30s, but he's already experienced more than most people will in a 40-year career.

We'll talk about innovation, invention, differentiated thinking and so much more. Please enjoy this great discussion with Palmer Luckey. And if you're interested in learning more about Anduril, you can listen to my business breakdown from last year with the company's CEO. You'll find a link in the show notes.

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