Last night, during an evening hosted by StrictlyVC, this editor engaged in a conversation with Trae Stephens, a former government intelligence analyst turned early Palantir employee turned investor at Founders Fund. Stephens has cofounded two companies, one being Anduril, a defense tech company valued at $8.4 billion, and the other being Sol, which produces a $350 headset focused on reading. Stephens shared insights on Founders Fund, discussing its unique approach to investing and its philosophy on supporting founders without hand holding. The conversation also touched on Keith Rabois, Elon Musk, OpenAI, and the changing dynamics in the technology landscape.
The second half of the conversation delved into Anduril, where Stephens expressed his passion and involvement in the company’s operations, highlighting its innovative approach to defense technology in response to evolving global threats.
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