Get Tesla Big | Chris Power, Hadrian

In this episode of the Sorcery 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 composition of the funding round, which included new and existing investors, as well as debt financing. He also shares his background and the core thesis behind Hadrian, which involves vertically integrating software and robotics into manufacturing to make American manufacturing globally competitive. Power elaborates on Hadrian's vertical integration, its competitive advantages, and the importance of talent and workforce development. He also touches on the vibe shift in the industry, the importance of a strong industrial base for national security, and the challenges of scaling a deep tech company.