Laser Weapons, Defense Startups, Reshoring U.S. Manufacturing | Michael LaFramboise (Podcast #23)
Description
Michael LaFramboise is the co-founder and CEO of Aurelius Systems, a defense technology startup building the next generation of autonomous counter-UAS. Their premier product, the Archimedes Laser Sentinel, combines high-powered directed energy with edge-deployed advanced control for unparalleled point-defense capabilities.TOPICS
(0:00 ) Intro
(1:06 ) Our First Laser Guest
(2:29 ) BlueHalo’s Locust
(4:29 ) US Navy Laser Weapons
(5:51 ) Steve’s Sub Experiences
(8:14 ) What’s Different About Defense
(11:25 ) A New Defense YC?
(17:14 ) Aurelius’ Laser, Explained
(26:45 ) Demo Plans + Fundraising
(32:58 ) Improving CROWS Weapon System
(39:46 ) Aurelius Growth Plan
(44:25 ) Importance of Lobbying
(48:08 ) How Long EW Will Be Effective Against Drones
(57:31 ) The Path to a $1T Laser Company
(01:01:22 ) 7/11 Life After Defense Companies
(01:10:41 ) Investor Relations Life
(01:16:11 ) Founder Life = R&R (Raising and Recruiting)
(01:17:54 ) Computer Vision and Equipment Challenges
(01:24:30 ) Outro
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