In this episode of Sourcery, Chris Power interviews Molly O'Shea, founder of Hadrian, about their recent $260 million funding round and the company's plans for expansion. Molly discusses Hadrian's growth, including the launch of a new factory in Arizona and future sites, as well as their expansion into various manufacturing categories beyond machining. She emphasizes the importance of reindustrialization in America, driven by advanced automation and a skilled workforce, to compete with global challenges, particularly from China. The conversation also covers Hadrian's role in supporting hardware startups and defense primes, the impact of AI in manufacturing, and Molly's macroeconomic outlook, including predictions about a potential recession and trade policies.
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