17 Dec 2025
34m

Full Anduril R&D Tour: Matt Grimm, Co-Founder & COO

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Sourcery

Anduril's evolution from a scrappy startup to a defense technology leader is explored through a tour of their headquarters with Matt Grimm. Starting from a mold-infested storage garage, Anduril scaled to a global operation with multiple facilities, including a research and development building featuring advanced labs for prototyping and testing. Grimm highlights Anduril's focus on hiring entrepreneurial, mission-driven individuals, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving. He also details the roles of Anduril's founders: Palmer drives innovation, Trae manages investor relations and design, Brian oversees strategy, and Matt handles operations. The conversation also covers Anduril's product lines, such as the XLUUV robotic submarine, Menace, and Titan distributed command and control platforms.

Outlines

Part 1: Facilities, R&D, and Products

Part 2: Company History and Leadership

Part 3: Testing and Quality Assurance

Part 4: Prototyping and Manufacturing

Part 5: AI Systems and Battlefield Tech

Part 6: Sales and Conclusion

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