Chris Power, Hadrian: $10B or Zero, Revitalizing American Manufacturing

In this episode of Sourcery's podcast, Molly O'Shea interviews Chris Power, the founder of Hadrian, about the company's recent $117 million Series B funding round and its mission to revitalize American industry. Power discusses Hadrian's growth, the decision to raise funding earlier than planned due to increased customer demand, and the company's vertically integrated approach to manufacturing, which combines software, robotics, and talent development. He also shares his background and the core thesis behind Hadrian, emphasizing the importance of leveraging software and automation to make American manufacturing globally competitive. The conversation explores Hadrian's factory size, scaling plans, recruiting strategies, and the broader vibe shift towards mission-oriented companies in the American dynamism space. Power also touches on global politics, the need to strengthen the US industrial base, and the challenges of scaling a deep tech company while maintaining its culture.