
Brian SchimpfCo-founder and CEO, Anduril Industries
In this interview, Brian Schimpf discusses how Anduril Industries is transforming defense through autonomy, software, and rapid innovation. He shares lessons from scaling the company to thousands of employees while maintaining accountability, talent density, and execution speed. Schimpf explains why modern defense requires faster development cycles, resilient production systems, and leaders who can build organizations capable of adapting to the evolving demands of future warfare.
Founder Stats
- Technology, AI, Defense, Manufacturing
- Started 2017
- $1M+/mo
- 50+ team
- USA
About Brian Schimpf
Brian Schimpf is the co-founder and CEO of Anduril Industries, a defense technology company focused on autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and advanced military platforms. Since founding Anduril in 2017, he has led the company’s rapid growth into one of the most influential defense startups in the United States. Under his leadership, Anduril has expanded its workforce, scaled production capabilities, and helped modernize defense through software-driven innovation.
Interview
December 21, 2025
How would you describe Anduril’s growth so far?
Why did growth move faster than your original expectations?
How do you decide which products Anduril should build?
How has product complexity changed as Anduril scaled?
What role does software play in scaling so many systems?
Why focus so strongly on autonomous and disconnected warfare?
How do you think about pricing and accountability?
What is broken in traditional defense procurement?
How do global tensions shape Anduril’s strategy?
What did you learn from the Australia Ghost Shark program?
Why is assured supply now a strategic advantage?
How can the US expand defense manufacturing capacity?
What supply chain risks concern you most?
What leadership lesson did you take from Palantir?
How do you avoid bureaucracy as the company grows?
What excites you most about the next few years?
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