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The a16z ShowPalmer Luckey on Hardware, Building, and the Next Frontiers of InnovationRecorded live at our Founders Summit, a16z general partner Chris Dixon speaks with Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril and Oculus VR. They talk about what it takes to build hardware at scale, where the biggest technological bottlenecks are today, and why optimism is still warranted despite geopolitical turmoil and regulatory constraints. They also cover crypto, stablecoins, modern warfare, the U.S.–China technology race, AI and manufacturing, and frontiers like fusion and quantum computing—plus lessons from Oculus, the founding of Anduril, and how to build mission-driven teams. Resources:Follow Palmer Luckey on X...
2026-02-031h 02
a16z crypto showFrom Oculus to Anduril: Palmer Luckey on Power, Technology, and the Futurewith @PalmerLuckey @cdixonIn this special episode — our 100th on the a16z crypto show! — Chris Dixon interviews Palmer Luckey (founder of Anduril; founder of Oculus VR and designer of the Oculus Rift) to talk about the future of technology, belief, and building.What does it take to build hardware at scale? Where are many of today’s tech bottlenecks? And what's the case for optimism about the future despite growing geopolitical turmoil, regulatory constraints, and other blockers to innovation? The candid, wide-ranging conversation covers crypto, banking, and stablecoins, as well as modern warfare, the U.S.–C...
2026-01-231h 02
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe464: Palmer Luckey—The Department of War Has a MulletTech founder, defense disruptor, and founder of Anduril Industries Palmer Luckey chats with Mike about the strange haircut on America's military bureaucracy—all business in the front, chaos in the back. Luckey explains how Anduril is trying to bring speed, accountability, and modern technology to national defense, often in spite of layers of red tape. Along the way, they discuss why Palmer got into defense contracting, who was pivotal in the Department of Defense becoming the Department of War, and why he donated to AOC. Shout out to our great sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Get talk, text and data for JUS...
2026-01-132h 03
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe464: Palmer Luckey—The Department of War Has a MulletTech founder, defense disruptor, and founder of Anduril Industries Palmer Luckey chats with Mike about the strange haircut on America's military bureaucracy—all business in the front, chaos in the back. Luckey explains how Anduril is trying to bring speed, accountability, and modern technology to national defense, often in spite of layers of red tape. Along the way, they discuss why Palmer got into defense contracting, who was pivotal in the Department of Defense becoming the Department of War, and why he donated to AOC. Shout out to our great sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Get tal...
2026-01-132h 02
SourceryPalmer Luckey on UFOs, Anduril, Invisibility Tech, & Moon WarsPalmer Luckey, Co-Founder of Anduril, joins Sourcery for an unfiltered walk through some of the most controversial & speculative questions in modern defense technology, from UAPs and UFOs to invisibility tech, moon warfare, and why all of it may be running on parallel tracks to today’s human military development.Luckey breaks down what war would actually look like in space and on the moon, why spacecraft are nearly impossible to armor, and why survival off-Earth is so fragile that conflict would be “decisive and catastrophic.” He also explains Anduril’s real work on optical camouflage, why visible-spectrum invisibil...
2025-12-2235 min
SourceryInside Anduril: Exclusive HQ Tour w/ Palmer Luckey, Brian Schimpf, Matt Grimm & Trae StephensThis is a rare, behind-the-scenes walking tour & sit-down interview inside Anduril Industries, a $30.5B defense technology company that develops and sells autonomous systems, AI-powered software, and advanced hardware for military and security applications to protect US and allied forces.. one of the most consequential defense companies of this era.In this Sourcery exclusive, we go inside Anduril’s headquarters and R&D facilities with the founding team: Palmer Luckey, Brian Schimpf, Matt Grimm, & Trae Stephens, to understand how modern defense technology is actually built.We walk through:Anduril’s R&D labs, machine shop...
2025-12-1538 min
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyPalmer Luckey - Inventing the Future of DefenseWelcome to this classic episode. Classics are my favorite episodes from the past 10 years, published once a month. These are N of 1 conversations with N of 1 people. Palmer Luckey is a relentless builder and original thinker. He founded Oculus, bringing virtual reality to the mainstream, and is now reshaping the future of defense and technology with Anduril. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Palmer is the founder of Anduril, which makes next-generation military technology for the US and its allies. Since bringing the company to life in 2017, Palmer and Anduril have disrupted the established order in the...
2025-11-281h 15
Piotr Rutkowski Podcast#133: AI NEWS, Palmer Luckey, MIT, 40 ostatnich zawodówPodcast z nowościami i przemyśleniami na temat newsów ze świata AI. Opowiem o kosmicznej technologii budowanej przez Palmera Luckey'ego i jego firmę Anduril. Twórca gogli VR buduje teraz broń i sprzęt wojskowy. Opowiem o ostatnich osiągnięciach. Firmy zwalniają masowo kadry pracowników a Microsoft wypuścił listę 40 najbardziej i najmniej zagrożonych AI zawodów. Przyszłość randkowania to też AI? Powracamy też do WhoFi i ich przerażającej szpiegowskiej technologii. To i więcej powyżej.Napisz w komentarzu co ostatnio zafascynowało Ciebie w świecie AI ?SUBSKRYBUJ, Obserwuj i Kontaktuj się na: E-MAIL: pr...
2025-11-0341 min
THE TRICKCAST: Boardroom Scholars & MagiciansHow Palmer Luckey is Turning Science Fiction into Reality | AWS Outage & AI in Space - Ep. 8SummaryIn this episode, Amir Abdelazim and Alex Siletsky explore how Palmer Luckey, the visionary behind Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, is transforming science fiction into reality. They discuss the evolution of AI-powered defense systems, the engineering mindset behind Anduril’s innovations, and the moral implications of merging technology with national security.The conversation also unpacks Amazon Web Services’ latest outage and what it reveals about automation’s limits, NVIDIA’s plan to build orbital data centers powered by solar energy, and the Dutch government’s controversial seizure of a Chinese chipmaker affecting Europe’s auto industr...
2025-10-3035 min
Honestly with Bari WeissPalmer Luckey and the Future of American PowerA former Senate staffer recently told our friend, reporter Dexter Filkins: “The last socialist systems in the world are in Cuba and the Pentagon.” My guest tonight is trying to do something about that. And good luck to anyone trying to get in his way.
When people think of defense tech titans, they might not think of my guest tonight, Palmer Luckey. He looks more like Jimmy Buffett than George S. Patton. But don’t let his looks deceive you.
At the age of 19, Palmer founded the VR company Oculus. Two years later, it was acquir...
2025-10-281h 29
DoughboysPalmer Luckey and the Future of American PowerA former Senate staffer recently told our friend, reporter Dexter Filkins: “The last socialist systems in the world are in Cuba and the Pentagon.” My guest tonight is trying to do something about that. And good luck to anyone trying to get in his way. When people think of defense tech titans, they might not think of my guest tonight, Palmer Luckey. He looks more like Jimmy Buffett than George S. Patton. But don’t let his looks deceive you. At the age of 19, Palmer founded the VR company Oculus. Two years later, it was acquired by Facebook for more than t...
2025-10-281h 30
The Real Oshow PodcastBreaking Down Palmer Luckey on Joe Rogan & Rod Wave’s $27 Million LawsuitWelcome To The Real Oshow,0:00 Intro1:00 Shohei Ohtani Underpaid?3:20 Rod Wave Sued For $27M5:25 Gary Vee Buys BLW Team7:40 Breaking Down Palmer Luckey on Joe Rogan14:20 Jaylen Brown Turned Down NASA16:00 Closing Thoughts Welcome To The Real Oshow,On this week of The Real Oshow, Joshua and Zachary break down the biggest stories in music and tech this week.They start with Palmer Luckey’s viral appearance on Joe Rogan, the billionaire founder of Oculus who sold his company to Facebook for $2 billion at just twe...
2025-10-2117 min
The Joe Rogan RecapPalmer Luckey (2025) - VR, Defense and Technology's FutureThis recap episode unpacks an interview featuring Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus and Anduril Industries. The discussion covers a diverse range of topics, starting with quirky technology ideas like programming in float tanks and moving to serious subjects such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and defence technology. Luckey explains the origins of Oculus and his later venture, Anduril, which focuses on developing AI-powered military hardware like fighter jets and advanced soldier systems, including the new Eagle Eye ballistic helmet. The conversation also explores US defence spending waste, the potential for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, political...
2025-10-1614 min
The Joe Rogan Experience#2394 - Palmer LuckeyPalmer Luckey is the founder of defense technology company Anduril Industries, designer of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality head-mounted display, and the founder of Oculus VR, which was acquired by Facebook in 2014.
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2025-10-163h 08The Joe Rogan Experience#2394 - Palmer LuckeyPalmer Luckey is the founder of defense technology company Anduril Industries, designer of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality head-mounted display, and the founder of Oculus VR, which was acquired by Facebook in 2014.
www.anduril.com/profile/palmer-luckey
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2025-10-163h 08
Memos to the PresidentEpisode 36: Palmer LuckeyIn this episode, Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, discusses his journey from Oculus VR to focusing on national security. He explains his decision to enter the defense industry in 2017, highlighting the challenges of the time, including the tech industry's reluctance to work on military problems and its dependence on China. Luckey emphasizes Anduril's mission as a defense products company, contrasting it with traditional contractors, and details some of their autonomous systems like robotic submarines, fighter jets, and surveillance towers. He also shares his observations on the war in Ukraine, the shifting sentiment towards defense technology, and h...
2025-09-2626 min
Swetlana AI PodcastPeter Thiel, Palmer Luckey & Their Tolkien FetishI don't know about you, but to me "Erebor", "Anduril", and "Palantir" sound like antidepressant names. Yet these are the actual names (all taken from LOTR) of the companies of Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey.Today we're discussing the launch of Erebor, a new U.S. bank focused on serving startups and cryptocurrency companies, led by tech billionaires Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey and partially funded by Joe Lonsdale. The bank aims to fill the void left by Silicon Valley Bank and will specialize in virtual currencies, AI, defense, and manufacturing businesses, seeking to be the...
2025-09-1016 min
SourceryAshlee Vance: Stories from Elon, Palmer Luckey, Bryan Johnson & Priscilla ChanAshlee Vance, best known as Elon Musk’s biographer, and now the creator of Core Memory, a frontier podcast and video series exploring space, science, and technology, joins Sourcery for a fun behind-the-scenes (BTS) on his most high profile guests.We talk about why Ashlee shifted from journalist to founder, his vision for Core Memory, and the guests who have defined the show — including Palmer Luckey, Bryan Johnson, and Priscilla Chan. Ashlee also reflects on his relationship with Elon Musk and the lessons he’s learned from him on persistence, prioritization, and relentless focus.
2025-09-0830 min
VK科技閱讀時間EP119. 解密百億國防獨角獸 Anduril：Palmer Luckey 創業路、如何用 AI 重新定義現代戰爭？｜VK 科技閱讀時間【本集節目由 PDF 文電通 贊助播出】 PDF 文電通 6 專業版是功能全面的 PDF 編輯轉檔軟體，支援 Windows 和 macOS 系統。具備多功能編輯、批次轉檔、OCR 辨識、註解審閱、合併檔案、數位簽署等功能，相對 Adobe Acrobat 價格更親民。 永久授權 5800 元、訂閱版年費 3900 元，企業另有終端伺服器授權方案。 🎯 企業多人免費試用兩個月：https://reurl.cc/jrlg0Z 💰 個人用戶官網購買輸入「VK」享 9 折優惠：https://reurl.cc/mYlvml （優惠期限至 2025/10/31，僅限官網使用） -- 這集我們要聊的是一個更瘋狂的故事：一個 20 多歲的 VR 天才如何在被 Facebook 開除後，轉戰最不受矽谷歡迎的國防科技領域，並在短短 8 年內打造出估值 305 億美元的軍工獨角獸。 Palmer Luckey 從 Oculus 的創辦人到 Anduril 的掌舵者，他如何看到美國國防產業的結構性危機？Anduril 的 Lattice 平台如何成為「戰爭的操作系統」？ 從邊境塔台到無人戰鬥機 Fury，從 Roadrunner 攔截系統到 Barracuda 巡弋飛彈，Anduril 如何用「軍事版魔球理論」挑戰傳統國防巨頭？ 上週 Palmer Luckey 來台演講，宣布在台設立辦公室並與中科院簽署 MOU。台灣在 Anduril 的全球佈局中將扮演什麼角色？澳洲模式能否在台灣複製？ (00:00) 業配：PDF 文電通 (04:22) Palmer Luckey 來台演講現場直擊 (06:38) Anduril 創立故事：從 Oculus 到國防科技的轉折 (18:50) 美國國防產業的三大危機 (30:55) Lattice 平台：重新定義人機關係的戰爭操作系統 (37:19) 產品全解析：陸海空全域覆蓋的野心 (58:04) 軍事版魔球理論：如何用少量精英對抗大量有效 (01:06:40) 台灣角色：澳洲模式的啟示 (01:15:17) 人才哲學：為什麼經營 Anduril 像經營邪教？ -- 歡迎閱讀最新一期電子報：Anduril：重新定義現代國防的獨角獸 以下兩者平台電子報內容相同，依據讀者習慣平台擇一即可 從方格子訂閱電子報 https://vocus.cc/salon/64e5ac47fd897800011eef80/plans/content 從 Firstory 訂閱免費／付費電子報 https://open.firstory.me/join/vktechread 歡迎商業合作，邀約請洽： vktechread@gmail.com Powered by Firstory Hosting
2025-08-131h 21
SuperKuoEP020 - Anduril 是何方神聖？Palmer Luckey 台大演講心得解析哇不知不覺就20集了 感謝大家讚嘆大家。剛好上週聽了一個有點厲害的演講，是國防新勢力Anduril 的創辦人Palmer Luckey 來台大的演講。這集就順便整理了一下我當下聽到的一些發想。時間軸：0:00 閒聊 ：耳朵復健之路 and Risk Management 04:02 Who is Palmer Luckey?08:48 Palmer Luckey 是錫安主義者？10:55 演講主軸（國防部 和 科技業的分隔）16:26 演講主軸（獨裁者的言行）19:52 Don't ask your barber if you should get a haircut.23:20 Defense industry consumes you.27:00 Q&A Anduril 台灣辦事處34:00 其他Q&A
2025-08-1035 min
塞掐 Side ChatPalmer Luckey 來台演說亮點：靠「科技嚇阻」不戰而勝！比亞迪為了遊說政府宴請國會高層？【塞掐 Side Chat】E365首先，我們關注 Google DeepMind 的最新突破，其推出的即時互動世界模型 Genie 3，將如何改變我們與虛擬世界的互動？接著，OpenAI 罕見釋出兩款開源模型，主打一般筆電就能運行，我們將探討這對 AI 普及化的影響。最後，將焦點轉向 Anduril 創辦人 Palmer Luckey 的台灣行，節目將深入解析他提出的「科技嚇阻」概念、對台灣人才的呼籲，以及此行交付的新型攻擊無人機。 本集來聊： Google DeepMind 推出 Genie 3 即時互動世界模型 一般筆電就能跑！OpenAI 真「Open」釋出兩款開源 AI 模型 Palmer Luckey：台灣阻止戰爭的方法，靠「科技嚇阻」不戰而勝 fOx 追星但被雙門冰箱阻擋的故事 Palmer Luckey 來台交貨的 Altius-600M 攻擊型無人機有什麼特色？ 比亞迪宴請國會高層的背後動機 －－ ❗️【節目公告】感謝大家長久以來的支持！塞掐的直播節目將於 8/13 進行最後一次直播。未來我們將轉型為全新的企劃影片，並固定於每週三上架，繼續為大家帶來精彩內容！ 🎙️Podcast《塞掐 Side Chat》週一｜12:45 深入訪談大人物週三｜12:30 YouTube、Twitch 直播聊新聞每週聽塞掐 Side Chat 帶你追上最新科技趨勢！ 喜歡我們的 Podcast 塞掐 Side Chat 嗎？有什麼想法歡迎來信、來訊跟我們說！也可以透過 INSIDE 硬塞的 Facebook、Instagram、YouTube 留言給我們。See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-0656 min
System CrashPalmer Luckey Wants to Arm the West With AI WeaponsBrian is out this week, so we’re dropping one of our bonus episodes to give you a preview of the benefits of supporting the show over on Patreon. In the episode, Brian and Paris dig into Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey’s scary vision for the future of warfare — and how he plans to profit off the whole thing. Arming countries to the teeth with automated weapons, to the degree they’re considered “porcupines,” might sound bad to some people, but to Luckey it’s the obvious goal of the Western “warrior class.”Support the show
2025-07-1133 min
Blocked and ReportedEpisode 266: How The Daily Beast Took Down Palmer LuckeyThis week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the rise and fall of Palmer Luckey, the VR wunderkind who was ousted from Facebook under murky circumstances. (This is the first episode in a two-part series. Up next: Palmer Luckey vs. Jason Calacanis.)How many migrants has Trump sent to Guantánamo so far? | NPRTIME Magazine The Surprising Joy of Virtual Reality | TIMEPalmer Luckey cosplays as Metal Gear’s Quiet in Japan | PolygonPalmer Luckey: The Facebook billionaire secretly funding Trump’s meme machine | The Daily BeastThe...
2025-07-0759 min
אינטליגנציה מִשְׂחָקִית בעידן הבינה המלאכותית88. GI Mega Agency Move. Who is the real Iron Man: Elon Musk or Palmer Luckey?Hi everyone, I’m Dr. Elhanan Gazit. Welcome to Gameful Intelligence in the AI Era for Business Growth and Personal Happiness Podcast. Episode 88 kicks off with our second spotlight corner: Mega Agency Move (MAM) in which me and my AI co-hosts Daphne and Marshal, dive into the bold alliance between Palmer Luckey’s defense tech startup Anduril and Meta (yes, the same Meta that once fired him). Together, they’re building EagleEye — a next-gen AR/VR/AI-powered smart combat helmet for U.S. troops. Why does this matter for CEOs, founders, investors, and policymakers?
Because this isn’t just defe...
2025-05-3014 min
Core MemoryAnduril and Meta Make Peace to Make War Together - EP 18 Palmer LuckeyPalmer Luckey has come on the Core Memory podcast today to deliver some full-on shocking news. (And top tips on raising children as well.)As you’ll hear on the show, Luckey’s company Anduril has partnered with Meta to create a product for the U.S. military dubbed “Eagle Eye.” At its core, this product is meant to become the sci-fi style military helmet that you see depicted in movies but that does not actually exist in real life. It will have displays that place all kinds of information in front of soldiers’ faces by tapping into virtu...
2025-05-292h 04
BABY PARTY055 - Palmer LuckeyYoyoyo we have a Patreon! Bonus episodes and videopod for members only. Become a part of the BP family or I will walk into traffic. We love you.Palmer Luckey is a dweeb that should have been bullied more as a kid, and should be bullied more now. He is also extremely scary and more people should be paying closer attention to him and his AI warfare weaponry company, Anduril.*Harry's stolen internet was acting up and we lost him and his audio/video feed partway through the episode. There are two or...
2025-05-291h 05
The Unbundlers - HOTPOD.AIHot takes - Palmer Luckey on Rick RubinOliver and Victoria dive even deeper into the Palmer Luckey's appearance on Rick Rubin.🔥 Topics we cover:Why a sapphire-screen Game Boy explains Palmer’s entire worldviewThe defense contractor who cosplays as a gamer—and winsWeapons, wonder, and the ethics of childlike enthusiasmHow Palmer’s obsession with materials became a billion-dollar strategyFrom stun gloves to autonomous jets: a hardware savant’s origin storyCan one person revive American manufacturing—and militarize it too?Why Chrono Tr...
2025-05-2108 min
閱讀進行式#64 當 AI 改變戰爭的未來：Anduril 與 Palmer Luckey 的國防科技革命國防科技是一個近年矽谷竄起的潮流，隨著二次世界大戰、冷戰結束之後，世界普遍相信大規模的衝突越來越不可能發生，衝突不只是對生命的威脅，更重要的是武裝衝突並不符合大眾的利益，和平時期大家可以賺更多錢、開發更好的科技、過上更快樂的生活。但是近年地緣政治的衝突加劇，從中東地區到俄烏戰爭的爆發，說明了世界上仍有領導人願意冒險發動武裝衝突以奪取政治目標，讓美國矽谷重新將目光投向國防科技， Anduril 就是國防科技領域中的佼佼者，甚至與台灣有密切關係，今天我們來聊聊 Anduril 這間公司以及他的創辦人 Palmer Luckey 的故事。 為什麼重要？ Palmer Luckey 不像是一般印象中的矽谷創辦人，他的特質、創業方向都很有個人特色，他現在創辦的國防科技公司 Anduril 與台灣的命運密切相關，值得我們深入了解。 在這期的內容將涵蓋：從修理 iPhone 開始的冒險Oculus：VR 先驅的崛起政治風波帶來新契機國防產業：缺乏創新、競爭的死水幫川普打造一道牆：自動化邊境管理 Sentry Tower現代戰爭的超新星：無人機戰場指揮平台：Lattice OS強調震懾防禦，而不是主動進攻挺過死亡之谷，邁向 IPO科技的雙面刃：自動化戰爭結語：科技實力決定軍事實力 / 👉🏻 Substack 免費閱讀完整文章 / 訂閱電子報 👈🏻 我跟許多人一樣，面對現在世界變化快速、資訊爆炸，容易陷入焦慮之中，但在焦慮的同時，我也看到許多令人興奮的成長可能，這就是我創辦這個電子報的原因－我希望與你一起探索個人與社會的成長之道 你將獲得什麼？ 我將會從書籍、文章深入研究後，結合我的反思與觀點，提煉出一篇實用的文章，主題涵蓋：掌握自我成長策略：發掘實用的策略與工具，幫助你在個人層面成長──無論是提升生產力、時間管理、目標設定等，把這當作你在面對變革時的成長工具箱科技新創發展故事：分析創新的科技公司、產品及其背後的人物故事，幫助你掌握最前沿的科技潮流，挖掘可應用於自己人生的靈感洞察社會變遷趨勢：幫助你理解社會體制、政治經濟的變遷趨勢，及其如何影響每個人的生活，為未來的變動做好準備 為什麼 《變革成長指南》 值得訂閱？ 正如科幻作家威廉．吉布森 William Gibson 說過：『未來已經到來，只是分佈還不平均。』The future is already here – it's just not evenly distributed. 未來的線索早已現身，只待我們細心發掘。只有深入了解這些變化背後的因果關係，才能更好地採取行動，讓我們一起連結知識、激發成長，共同迎向這個變革的時代！ 📖 方格子閱讀文章 📸 追蹤 Instagram ✉️ 與我聯繫 read.in.progress.0@gmail.com Powered by Firstory Hosting
2025-05-1240 min
Moonshots with Peter DiamandisAliens, AI Weapons, China & Global Conflict: Palmer Luckey Sounds the Alarm | EP #169Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://bit.ly/METATRENDS
Palmer Luckey is the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries.
0:00 - Exploring Non-Human Intelligence and Congressional Hearings
15:05 - Digital Superintelligence (ASI)
35:32 - China vs. USA
48:06 - Design Philosophy at Anduril
53:17 - The War of 2030
1:14:44 - Autonomous Weapons
1:30:03 - The Future of Firefighting Technology
1:39:38 - Palmer's Thoughts On Bitcoin
2:08:33 - Palmer's Billionaire Group Chat
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2025-05-092h 24
TED Talks DailyThe AI arsenal that could stop World War III | Palmer LuckeyAI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder of the defense technology company Anduril Industries. He takes us inside the high-tech arms race to build AI-powered weapons, "killer robots" and autonomous fighter jets at scale — and makes the counterintuitive case for why this may be the surest path to deterrence and lasting peace. (Followed by Q&A with technologist Bilawal Sidhu) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-2416 min
TED Talks Daily (SD video)The AI arsenal that could stop World War III | Palmer LuckeyAI in warfare is no longer hypothetical; it's inevitable, says Palmer Luckey, an inventor and founder of the defense technology company Anduril Industries. He takes us inside the high-tech arms race to build AI-powered weapons, "killer robots" and autonomous fighter jets at scale — and makes the counterintuitive case for why this may be the surest path to deterrence and lasting peace. (Followed by Q&A with technologist Bilawal Sidhu)
2025-04-2415 min
Tetragrammaton with Rick RubinPalmer LuckeyPalmer Luckey is an inventor, innovator, and the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. At 16 years old, he built Oculus’ first offering, the Oculus Rift VR headset, eventually selling the company to Facebook for $2 billion. He went on to establish Anduril Industries in 2017, a company focused on developing autonomous systems and AI solutions for military applications. Aiming to modernize the defense capabilities of the United States and its allies, particularly though Anduril’s recent takeover of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, Luckey continues to be a leading figure in both consumer tech and na...
2025-04-162h 41Moonshots with Peter DiamandisPalmer Luckey on the Next Wave of Military Tech Powered by AI | EP #158In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance Summit, Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, discusses building cutting-edge defense tech, taking over the IVAS contract, and his journey from Oculus to Anduril. Recorded on March 12th, 2025Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.Palmer Luckey is an American entrepreneur renowned for founding Oculus VR and designing the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset that significantly influenced the VR industry. In 2014, Facebook acquired Oculus VR for $2 billion. Following his departure from Facebook in 2017, Luckey established And...
2025-03-271h 08
Bold NamesPalmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and VindicationPalmer Luckey, the founder of weapons manufacturer Anduril, was part of a minority in the tech sector that supported President Trump during his first run at the White House. Now, Luckey wields influence in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.–and he’s using it to secure U.S. military contracts while trying to remake the government’s approach to national security. Luckey speaks to WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in the latest episode of our interview series Bold Names.
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2025-03-0731 min
Podcast Notes Playlist: Business#171 Palmer Luckey - Superhuman Soldiers, AI Missiles and Exoskeletons in WarzonesShawn Ryan Show
Key Takeaways Advice for Young Innovators: Work on the things that you are genuinely interested in and do not rely on other people to tell you what you should be working on The term “conspiracy theorist” was invented by the CIA and used to discredit anyone who questioned the original results of the JFK assassination investigation
“It’s pretty extraordinary that “conspiracy theory” and “conspiracy theorists” are themselves literally born of a government conspiracy.” – Palmer “I’m a big pronatalist. I definitely believe that you need to have kids. If you don’t have 2.1 kids minimum, then y...
2025-02-233h 51Podcast Notes Playlist: Startup#171 Palmer Luckey - Superhuman Soldiers, AI Missiles and Exoskeletons in WarzonesShawn Ryan Show
Key Takeaways Advice for Young Innovators: Work on the things that you are genuinely interested in and do not rely on other people to tell you what you should be working on The term “conspiracy theorist” was invented by the CIA and used to discredit anyone who questioned the original results of the JFK assassination investigation
“It’s pretty extraordinary that “conspiracy theory” and “conspiracy theorists” are themselves literally born of a government conspiracy.” – Palmer “I’m a big pronatalist. I definitely believe that you need to have kids. If you don’t have 2.1 kids minimum, then y...
2025-02-233h 51
The Shawn Ryan Show#171 Palmer Luckey - Superhuman Soldiers, AI Missiles and Exoskeletons in WarzonesPalmer Luckey is an entrepreneur and innovator best known for founding Oculus VR and Anduril Industries. In 2012, he launched Oculus VR and developed the Oculus Rift, a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that redefined a wide array of industries. The company was acquired by Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion, where Luckey subsequently worked until 2017.Following his departure, he founded Anduril Industries - a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems including drones, surveillance towers, and aircraft. Anduril has secured major contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company has raised significant...
2025-02-143h 49
Reality Bytes en español1x04 - Precio del visor de Sony, Palmer Luckey vuelve a la XR y la inversión de Canadá en formación VREn este episodio, nos adentramos en 3 noticias importantes.
Primero, exploramos el lanzamiento de Sony de un visor de realidad mixta de alta gama para empresas, desarrollado en colaboración con Siemens, que ofrece capacidades de vanguardia a un precio premium.
A continuación, hablamos sobre el tan esperado anuncio de un nuevo visor XR por parte de Palmer Luckey, que se rumorea incluirá características avanzadas con posibles aplicaciones militares.
Finalmente, destacamos la colaboración de Virtualware en un innovador programa de formación en realidad virtual para la fabricación de baterías en Ca...
2025-01-2404 min
Reality Bytes1x04 - Sony's headset premium price, Palmer Luckey back in XR & Canada invesment in VR TrainingIn this episode, we dive into 3 groundbreaking developments shaping the XR and tech landscapes.
First, we explore Sony's launch of a high-end enterprise mixed reality headset, developed in collaboration with Siemens, offering cutting-edge capabilities at a premium price.
Next, we discuss the much-anticipated announcement of a new XR headset by Palmer Luckey, rumored to include advanced features with potential military applications.
Finally, we highlight Virtualware's collaboration on an innovative virtual reality training program for battery manufacturing in Canada, a solution set to revolutionize workforce...
2025-01-2405 min
Digital Minds: Exploring the Minds Shaping the IT and Gaming WorldsEP 27 - Palmer Luckey: Revitalizing Virtual RealityIn this episode of Digital Minds, host Vito discusses the rise of Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR, who brought virtual reality back into the spotlight with the Oculus Rift. Luckey’s work not only transformed the gaming industry but also expanded VR applications in education, health care, and other fields. Discover how his passion for immersive technology is shaping the future of digital experiences.
2025-01-1907 min
MIT Technology Review NarratedPalmer Luckey on the Pentagon’s future of mixed realityPalmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR, has set his sights on a new mixed-reality headset customer: the Pentagon.His company Anduril Industries, which focuses on drones, cruise missiles, and other AI-enhanced technologies for the US Department of Defense, announced it would partner with Microsoft on the US Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), arguably the military’s largest effort to develop a headset for use on the battlefield.Anduril’s contribution to the project will be Lattice, an AI-powered system that connects everything from drones to radar jammer...
2025-01-1519 min
The GapPalmer Luckey Unleashed: How a VR Visionary Is Reinventing DefenseJoin us for a deep dive into the remarkable story of Palmer Luckey, the bold American entrepreneur who jump-started a virtual reality revolution and is now transforming the defense industry. From his early years tinkering with electronics in his family’s garage—building railguns, Tesla coils, and laser setups—to founding Oculus VR, Luckey has always been driven by unbridled curiosity and risk-taking. After selling Oculus to Facebook for roughly $2 billion, he pivoted to national security with Anduril Industries, applying Silicon Valley speed and a “software-first” mindset to defense tech. In this episode, we explore how Luckey’s visionary leadership...
2025-01-1013 min
Digimasters ShortsDigimasters Shorts - AI Takes Over CEOs' Focus, Celtics' Record Tied with AI Power, Microsoft Unleashes AI at Ignite, Palmer Luckey Disrupts Defense Industry, Media Firms Join Forces for Ethical AISend us a textCEOs are increasingly prioritizing AI transformation over traditional digital initiatives, a trend highlighted by Gartner's latest survey. Discover how AI is reshaping sports broadcasting, with breakthrough technologies making waves in the NBA’s content delivery systems, enhancing fan engagement through innovative social media strategies.We also delve into Microsoft's game-changing announcements from Ignite 2024, where AI-enhanced updates promise a new era of efficiency in workplace productivity software, transforming tools like Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel. In the realm of defense technology, meet Palmer Luckey, the visionary founder of AI-powered startup An...
2024-11-2106 min
Ruff Talk VRVR News - Palmer Luckey and Meta Forgiveness, Starship Troopers: Continuum, New Meta Avatars, Metro Awakening Gameplay, Upcoming October VR Games, and More!On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a loaded episode of VR news ahead of us! Including things like Palmer Luckey and Andrew Bosworth making peace, the announcement of Starship Troopers: Continuum, 6 minutes of gameplay from Metro Awakening, a new Britney Spears Beat Saber Pack, XR Games layoffs, New Meta Avatars, Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessories, new VR games, and even more upcoming VR games in October. Listen for all the latest VR news!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.p...
2024-10-071h 13
"Upstream" with Erik TorenbergE82: America’s Future with Palmer LuckeyThis week on Upstream, we revisit a 2023 conversation between Jacob Helberg, Delian Asparouhov, Christian Garrett and Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries and Oculus VR where they discuss the intersection of Silicon Valley and U.S. defense technology. They tackle the challenges of defense tech innovation, the influence of Chinese technology, and the necessity for strategic tech independence. They also covered bio-engineered defense systems, AI-powered military applications, and space militarization, emphasizing the need for strategic autonomy and meritocratic practices in technology.—🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https...
2024-10-031h 07
StrictlyVC NewsSnap's sextortion issue, Palmer Luckey mouths off, and dogs dressed up as pandasStrictlyVC Newsletter Briefing - October 1, 2024
Main Themes:
Sextortion Concerns in Tech: Snap Inc. faces legal action for allegedly ignoring sextortion risks posed by its platform to young users.
Venture Capital Landscape Shifts: Peak XV, a major venture capital firm in India and Southeast Asia, reduces fund sizes and management fees, reflecting potential adjustments in the VC landscape.
Palmer Luckey & Startup Conflicts: Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril, is embroiled in a legal battle with former employees' startup, Salient Motion, alleging intellectual property theft.
AI Advancements and Applications: AI continues to be a significant focus for investment and...
2024-10-0215 min
Pirate WiresPalmer Luckey on Arsenal-1, Trump, US Manufacturing, Tariffs, & Heretical ThoughtsPalmer Luckey Interview: Arsenal-1, US Manufacturing, Tariffs Heretical Thoughts & The Election
Today we have a special episode of the pod. The legendary Palmer Luckey returns to the pod! Palmer is the Founder of Anduril and the inventor of Oculus. In this conversation, Mike and Palmer discuss the astronauts stuck in space, government contracts, building Arsenal-1, dealing with the media, supporting Trump, heretical thoughts, and the world that Palmer would like to leave for his grandchildren.
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2024-09-041h 29
Retro Dodo Podcast - Retro Gaming News, Interviews and StoriesRetro Dodo #072 - Interviewing Palmer Luckey CEO of ModRetro & Founder Of Oculus VRIn this episode we are joined by Palmer Luckey, the Tony Stark of retro video games, the founder of OCULUS, the genius that sells drones to the military and by far his best invention yet, the ModRetro Chromatic, a upcoming handheld that plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color games as it should.
This is by far one of the best episodes yet, we chat with Palmer about his history in the tech industry, the founding of ModRetro as a forum back when he was just 15, how he wants to create the first virtual reality gaming museum...
2024-09-021h 01
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2024-08-2903 min
The Jason Levin Show#61: Jeremy Stern — He Interviewed the American Anti-Hero: Palmer LuckeyJeremy Stern is the deputy editor of Tablet Magazine, who recently interviewed Palmer Luckey: American Anti-Hero and founder of the defense tech company Anduril Industries.
(00:00) Palmer Luckey: Supervillain or Anti-Hero?
(09:29) Why most tech journalism sucks so bad
(19:37) The PR War against Israel and Zionism
(26:14) Are we in the middle of an "algorithmic war"?
(34:15) Why founders should do "vice signaling"
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2024-08-2536 min
100 Greatest Entrepreneurs of All TimePalmer Luckey (Oculus VR)Palmer Luckey (Oculus VR) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-1605 min
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2024-08-1505 min
The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 83 - Advice For Founders & Start-Ups From Marc Andreesen, Vinod Khosla, Palmer Luckey, and moreA crash course for founders from Marc Andreesen, Vinod Khosla, Stephen Wolfram, Palmer Luckey, and Aravind Srinivas.Show notes:(0:00) Marc Andreessen’s idea maze breakdown (5:29) Vinod Khosla wants you to be internally motivated(6:42) Stephen Wolfram explains how to think (8:47) Palmer Luckey’s three tips for young entrepreneurs (13:02) Aravind Srinivas’ advice for studentsOther episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI DisasterEP 63 - Lessons From Networ...
2024-07-2417 min
Business PantsBIZ NUGGETS: Boeing Starliner gets “closer”, Palmer Luckey’s car mansion, and DEI presidents, plus a list of boards as old as TrumpBIZ NUGGETS: Boeing Starliner gets “closer”, Palmer Luckey’s car mansion, and DEI presidents, plus a list of boards as old as Trump
2024-07-2328 min
VR DownloadGorilla Tag Sees 1 Million Daily, Logitech MX Ink & Palmer Luckey's Military HeadsetIan Hamilton and David Heaney discuss Quest 2 going out of stock in the United States, LIV becoming the official third-person capture tool for Quest, Palmer Luckey's military headset, and much much more in this mega episode that's nearly four hours long.
2024-07-013h 46Ruff Talk VRVR News - Gorilla Tag Stats, New Palmer Luckey Headset, MiRacle Pool, New VR Games, Updates, Accessories, and More!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrUse code RUFFSLAYER-8904FC for 10% off Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire on the Meta Quest!Store Link:https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/5353670608005479/?utm_source=rufftalk&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rufftalk&utm_id=silentslayer&utm_term=summer&utm_content=promocodeOn this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a loaded episode talking all the latest VR News! We kick it off talking about using BHaptics Tactsuit x...
2024-06-241h 37
Impaulsive with Logan PaulMeet Palmer Luckey: The 31 Year Old Tech Billionaire Making Lethal Weapons For AmericaBillionaire tech entrepreneur turned lethal weapons expert, Palmer Luckey joins the boys to discuss selling the Oculus Rift to FaceBook for $2B, building a real life Iron Man suit, Logan Paul vs Hillary Clinton, USA in WW3, Roaring Kitty & GameStop takeover, dressing like a movie character, time-traveling aliens, the difference between him & Elon Musk, VR boobs & more…
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2024-06-191h 41
The VR ReportHandtracking in XR with Chris Wren from UltraLeap and VR's Future with Palmer Luckey's New Headset and Industry NewsIn this exciting episode, we sit down with Chris Wren, Director of Software Partnerships at UltraLeap, to explore the transformative power of handtracking in VR. With the release of UltraLeap's latest software, Hyperion, Chris dives into how improved handtracking technology is setting new standards in the VR industry.
🔍 Highlights of this episode:
Chris Wren's journey from gaming at Microsoft and EA to pioneering handtracking at UltraLeap.
An in-depth look at UltraLeap's new Hyperion software and its superior accuracy and reliability.
How handtracking is revolutionizing enterprise VR use cases, from training simulations to public installations.
A discussion on the sta...
2024-06-1425 min
The Circuit with Emily ChangAnduril Founder Palmer Luckey Wants To Challenge the Masters of WarFor years, a Hawaiian-shirt and flip-flop wearing, smack-talking entrepreneur has been promising to disrupt the US defense industry. Now, Palmer Luckey, founder of autonomous weapons startup Anduril Industries, isn’t just talking about it, he’s doing it. Emily Chang and Palmer Luckey sit down to discuss building Anduril, his relationship with Silicon Valley, how autonomous weapons are changing the battlefield in Ukraine, and culture clashes between Big Tech and the defense industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-1648 minVR DownloadOpenXR 1.1, Palmer Luckey's Firing, $700 Pimax Crystal LightThis week Ian Hamilton and David Heaney discuss Pimax, OpenXR 1.1 and the weekend discussion between John Carmack, Andrew Bosworth, and Palmer Luckey.
2024-04-162h 00VK科技閱讀時間EP029. 從虛擬到現實：探索 Palmer Luckey 的創新之旅｜VK 科技閱讀時間這集來聊聊創業家 Palmer Luckey 的創業歷程，他過去曾成立 Oculus VR、國防科技新創 Anduril。為什麼他會從虛擬實境轉作國防科技的題目？ 在 Oculus、Anduril 時期都發生了什麼事？ (00:00) 開頭簡介 (01:11) 開場閒聊 (02:39) 介紹 Palmer Luckey (06:44) 打造 Oculus 時期 (17:35) 為什麼想成立 Anduril？ (29:54) 結語：關於善良、勇氣 -- 《VK科技閱讀時間》聽眾 QA https://forms.gle/Lki2G8qiShqy2qxWA -- 《VK科技閱讀時間》是一份專注於講述科技產業的商業故事、新創歷程，以及人物特寫的電子報。此外，也會分享對於科技產業重量級著作的閱讀心得。 每個月會有四篇深度故事長文，預估寫作長度介於 4000 – 6000 字。每年新台幣 1880 元、每月 188 元~ 接下來，會同時在方格子、Firstory 發送內容，兩邊的付費內容和功能是相同的。若有其中一平台的會員，建議直接從該平台中訂閱。若無，選擇其一即可~ 誠心地邀請您，一起和我探索有趣的科技故事！ 從方格子訂閱：https://vocus.cc/salon/64e5ac47fd897800011eef80/plans/content 從 Firstory 訂閱：https://open.firstory.me/join/vktechread -- 歡迎加入《 VK 科技閱讀時間》宇宙，這裡是 VK 會出沒的地方：https://linktr.ee/vk_tech 合作邀約請洽： vktechread@gmail.com 小額贊助支持本節目： https://open.firstory.me/user/clpapr32q00qf01rn9f6o9e0l Powered by Firstory Hosting
2024-01-2439 minPirate WiresPalmer Luckey On Military Defense, War In Israel, & U.S. Manufacturing | Pirate Wires Podcast #22 🏴☠️EPISODE #22: Mike Solana is joined by Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey. Anduril is leading the way as an entirely new defense company in the United States, specializing in autonomous systems. In this episode, Palmer discusses the war in the Middle East, the future of American war, concerns over China, banning TikTok, and the production of semiconductors in the United States.
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2023-11-101h 07
Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'ShaughnessyPalmer Luckey - Inventing the Future of DefenseMy guest today is Palmer Luckey. Palmer is the founder of Defense company Anduril Industries, which makes next-generation military technology for the US and its allies. Since bringing the company to life in 2017, Palmer and Anduril have disrupted the established order in the Defense industry. Prior to Anduril, Palmer founded Oculus VR, a virtual reality business that he sold to Facebook for $2 billion.Palmer is only in his early 30s, but he has already experienced more than most people will in a 40-year career. We talk about innovation, invention, differentiated thinking, and so much more. Please enjoy...
2023-10-311h 16
The Logan Bartlett ShowPalmer Luckey (Founder, Oculus and Anduril): How He Got Fired For Making a $9,000 Donation in Support of TrumpPalmer Luckey is the founder of Oculus (VR headset maker that sold to Facebook for $2.3B) and Anduril (an autonomous military technology company valued at $8.5B).In the episode, Palmer uncovers the real story of why he was famously fired from Facebook in 2017. He also shares his thoughts about the virtual reality industry and discusses why building these autonomous military defense systems leads to more ethical wars.This discussion originally happened in September 2022. Thanks to all of the engaging details, we’ve decided to reshare it! (0:00) Intro(1:43) Welcome Palmer Luckey...
2023-08-181h 34
Spatial RealitiesE041 - Palmer Luckey über Apple Vision Pro, visionOS 1.0 SDK & Simulator sind da, Googles XR-Android, Second Life wird 20, Gutes Dev-Feedback für Metas Quest Update 55 und Eric Benz von Headtrip Immersive Media
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Im großen Interview spreche ich heute mit Eric Benz, der euch aus NRWs XR-Branche bekannt sein dürfte. Mit seiner Agentur Headtrip Immersiv Media baut der Kölner seit 2016 Experiences für große Brands. Für Eric spielte Apple schon früh eine große Rolle, da er schon als Kind mit Apple Computern in Berührung kam. Heute ist ihm die Hardware und die Technologie weniger wichtig als die Experience für den Endkunden. Von 360 Grad Videos über Cardboards, riesigen Displays, AR und VR Brillen jeder Bauart setzt Headtrip ein, was da...
2023-06-301h 30
Power Law with John CooganPalmer Luckey (Anduril)In today's episode, I'm diving deep into the extraordinary journey of Palmer Luckey, the famed technologist and defense entrepreneur. I'll be tracing his path from being a youthful hacker tinkering with virtual reality to becoming the innovative trailblazer in the defense industry that he is today.Luckey's influence in the tech world is profound, and his narrative provides a unique viewpoint on creativity, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of ambition. His trajectory mirrors many of the powerful figures I've delved into in past episodes, individuals who have blazed their own trails and fostered disruptive platforms that have...
2023-06-2938 min
Moonshots with Peter DiamandisOculus Founder On Apple Vision Pro w/ Palmer Luckey | EP #50In this episode, Peter and Palmer discuss Apple’s Vision Pro, How it will change the future of VR headsets, and Facebook’s response to Apple.
08:32 | The Power of Virtual Reality
32:44 | Innovative User Interfacing
35:26 | Is Facebook's Push On VR Premature?
Palmer Luckey is a visionary entrepreneur and inventor known for his groundbreaking contributions to the virtual reality industry. As the founder of Oculus VR, Luckey revolutionized the way we experience immersive digital worlds with the development of the Oculus Rift, a pioneering virtual reality headset. With...
2023-06-211h 47
"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg[Bonus] Palmer Luckey of Anduril Industries on China, DefenseTech, and U.S. Policy | The HIll & ValleyToday, we have a special new show to share. The Hill & Valley is a podcast that offers an inside look into how tech and the US government are starting to move closer together and pave the future of American technological leadership and national security. The show is hosted by author and commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Jacob Helberg, Varda Space Industries Founder Delian Asparouhov, and Principal at 137 Ventures Christian Garrett. Palmer Luckey is the founder of defense technology company Anduril Industries and Oculus VR. Palmer discusses the future of China-US relations, b...
2023-06-161h 10
The Joe Walker PodcastPalmer Luckey — Science (Non)fictionPalmer Luckey is an American tech entrepreneur and billionaire. He has founded two companies: Oculus VR (acquired by Facebook for $2 billion in 2014), and Anduril (recently valued at $8.5 billion). He has been described as the real-life Tony Stark. Full transcript available at: www.thejspod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-04-251h 39
Moonshots with Peter DiamandisEP #38 Palmer Luckey's AMA: The Politics of Winning the A.I. RaceIn this Ask Me Anything session during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Palmer and Peter discussed how politics can interfere with innovation, where the U.S. stands in the A.I. race, and the importance of having a precise defense program.
You will learn about:
01:17 | What Is The Hope For Palmer's Defense Program?
09:30 | Where Does The US Stand Compared To The Rest Of The World?
18:13 | What Will Be The First Big Step Into The Metaverse?
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2023-04-1424 min
Moonshots with Peter DiamandisEP #37 How The Founder of Oculus Plans to Save America w/ Palmer LuckeyIn this episode, during this year’s Abundance360 summit, Palmer and Peter discussed Palmer’s experience with Facebook, turning down $1 Billion dollars and shifting into the military tech industry.
You will learn about:
06:40 | The Transition From Gaming To Warfare
20:52 | Have We Already Connected Our Brains To Computers?
32:23 | Quantum Computing VS Quantum Communication
Palmer Luckey is an inventor and entrepreneur known for designing the Oculus Rift and founding the company Oculus VR, which was acquired by Facebook for $2.3 billio...
2023-04-1336 min
Defence & Security Podcast NetworkMaking Australia a defence export hub, with Palmer Luckey and David GoodrichIn this episode of the Defence Connect podcast, founder of Anduril, Palmer Luckey, and David Goodrich, executive chairman and CEO of Anduril APAC, join host Liam Garman to discuss how the company is innovating the autonomy and AI sector. The pair begin the podcast unpacking Luckey's recent visit to Australia and the company's ongoing collaboration with Defence. Luckey and Goodrich then explain the genesis of Anduril and how the founder of Oculus Rift was inspired to start a defence company to keep allied warfighters safe. The podcast wraps up discussing what is on the horizon for Anduril in...
2023-04-0645 min
Big Technology PodcastPalmer Luckey's Ambitions For The Metaverse And AI Warfare — With Palmer LuckeyPalmer Luckey is the founder of Oculus VR and the founder of Anduril, a military technology company. Luckey joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss Meta’s Metaverse ambitions, whether they’re misguided, and how Apple is poised to compete. Stay tuned for the second half, where we discuss the prospects — and advisability — of AI warfare, how the technology might spill over to police departments, and what a just war is. We discuss the prospects of sentient AI's threat to humanity at the very end.---Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of...
2023-03-291h 17The a16z ShowRebooting the Arsenal of Democracy with Palmer LuckeyStarting in the 1960s, technology companies, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, were essential for creating the processors that would eventually launch satellites and guide missiles. Half a century later, today’s tech companies can — and need — to move even faster and smarter, as international adversaries scale up their aggressions. In this episode, Anduril Industries Founder Palmer Luckey will discuss how Silicon Valley is using new technologies to build new tools, systems, and companies to defend our nation and its interests. Resources:American Dynamism Summit: https://a16z.com/AD-summit/Andur...
2023-03-0718 minRuff Talk VRMonday Morning News - Meta Layoffs, Palmer Luckey's NerveGear, Beat Saber DLC, and more!On this episode of Ruff Talk VR our hosts Dscruffles and Stratus breakdown all the latest in the world of VR! This week featured no shortage of news, including Meta layoffs, Palmer Luckey dominating the tech headlines with his tongue-in-cheek NerveGear, Beat Saber DLC, Ultrawings 2 DLC, Stranger Things VR, and more!Mondays are dedicated to our series of episodes about the discussion of Virtual Reality (VR) news and interviews with Oculus Quest game developers and others of influence in the VR world.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast...
2022-11-1440 min
My First MillionOculus & Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey: From Flipping iPhones On Ebay To Selling For $2Bn To FacebookEpisode 378: Sam Parr (@TheSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) talk with billionaire Palmer Luckey (@PalmerLuckey), founder of Oculus and Anduril, about what he's done with his money since selling Oculus to Facebook, his ideas for a new prison system and sewer food, as well as his take on national security and why he flies coach.-----Links:* The Blog of Palmer Luckey* Anduril* Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel.* Want more insights like MFM? Check out...
2022-10-251h 35The Aarthi and Sriram ShowPalmer Luckey on Elon Musk and John Carmack, selling Oculus for $2B and starting defense tech company AndurilIn this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus and now the founder and CEO of Anduril. We talked about Palmer's unique childhood, how he started Oculus and essentially made re-ignited the VR movement, sold to Meta, got fired, and then went on to start another challenging company called Anduril which focuses on building defense technology. We talked about Palmer's recent trip to Ukraine, the current state of the Ukraine/Russia, China/Taiwan and the threat of nuclear war. We also talked about John Carmack, Elon Musk, dealing with haters, working on hard problems and...
2022-10-151h 37
IMPACT SHOWNuclear Weapons, An Imperfect Metaverse, and Why Speaking Back Is Important - EP 45 - Palmer Luckey“We are making money, paying the bills, and creating cool stuff” - Palmer LuckeyIn his interview with Sinan Kanatsiz, Palmer Luckey provides Anduril updates, insight into the Russian conflict, his experience in Kiev and predictions on what is to come. Robotic submarines and the Metaverse are touched on as well as Palmer’s opinion on what you should do when someone is falsely coming after your character. Watch the interview to learn more! Support the show
2022-09-3024 min
The Logan Bartlett ShowEP 34: Interview w/ Oculus & Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey + Jon Sakoda Predicts Record VC InvestmentsIn the 34th episode, Palmer Luckey discusses founding Oculus VR, the controversy that got him fired from Facebook, and having to fight lies in the media. Plus his current success with Anduril and what the job of a CEO really entails. Decibel’s Jon Sakoda also makes an appearance to talk about his prediction of record VC investments and the revival of startup funding in the coming years.(0:00) Intro(1:02) Welcome Jon Sakoda(6:13) Jon’s charts(14:49) Internet Bubble(20:34) Public vs private market valuations(32:58) Other takeaways and predictions(3...
2022-09-232h 08
The Next Billion Seconds with Mark PesceIn the Ops Room with Palmer LuckeyIn this live interview with Oculus and Anduril founder Palmer Luckey - joined by Anduril Chief Engineer Shane Arnott - we look at the future of defense, geopolitics, and Australia's future in a transformed Indo-Pacific region. Have we shifted toward a defense-driven future? For more information about this and all our other Next Billion Seconds content, please check out https://nextbillionseconds.com The 2023 season of The Next Billion Cars is proudly made possible by our sponsors GIO Insurance and BMW. GIO has spent nearly 100 years continually developing our products and services to meet our customer’s ne...
2022-08-3147 min
ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & MoneyPalmer Luckey brings tech disruption to DefenceIn this special episode of Policy, Guns and Money, Dr Marcus Hellyer speaks to Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries and Dr Shane Arnott, Anduril Industries’ Chief Engineer.
They discuss defence industry, improving defence procurement, and bringing a Silicon Valley approach to deliver capabilities faster.
Guests (in order of appearance):
Dr Marcus Hellyer: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/marcus-hellyer
Palmer Luckey: https://www.anduril.com/leadership/
Dr Shane Arnott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanearnott/
Music: "Viscid" by Signal - via freemusicarchive.org
2022-08-3121 minThe Next Billion Seconds with Mark PescePalmer Luckey Goes to WarAt the age of 19, Palmer Luckey founded Oculus, bringing a comatose VR industry back to life. Will he do the same for defense - and has he solved Australia’s submarine problem? For more information about this and all our other Next Billion Seconds content, please check out https://nextbillionseconds.com The 2023 season of The Next Billion Cars is proudly made possible by our sponsors GIO Insurance and BMW. GIO has spent nearly 100 years continually developing our products and services to meet our customer’s needs, with dedicated team members that spend time focused on r...
2022-08-0330 min
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg#AIS: Palmer Luckey on AndurilThis talk was recorded LIVE at the All-In Summit in Miami and included slides. To watch on YouTube, check out our All-In Summit playlist: https://bit.ly/aisytplaylist 0:00 Jason intros today's episode 2:31 Palmer Luckey on Anduril, national defense & the current thing 25:24 Bestie Q&A with Palmer 53:13 Jason gives closing thoughts Follow Palmer: https://twitter.com/PalmerLuckey Follow the besties: https://twitter.com/chamath https://linktr.ee/calacanis https://twitter.com/DavidSacks https://twitter.com/friedberg F...
2022-06-231h 01
IMPACT SHOWStarting Multi-Billion Dollar Tech Companies That Will Change The Future - EP 27 - Palmer LuckeyThis week, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Pepperdine University Elizabeth Goodwin takes the reigns and speaks in-depth Palmer Luckey, Founder of Anduril and Oculus VR. He details how he first got his start with Oculus at the age of 19 and then after much deliberation and research, chose to switch to working in national security. Take a look now to hear the critical advice Palmer has on starting and sustaining a business, and how to find personal success in different fields!Support the show
2021-09-2340 min
Joe Lonsdale: American OptimistPalmer Luckey on Creating Oculus Rift, Anduril, and Game-Changing Defense Tech | Season 1 Ep 5Palmer Luckey is as close as it gets to a real-life Iron Man. As a teenager, he worked on virtual reality headsets until he eventually created the Oculus Rift, the most groundbreaking VR headset ever assembled. After single-handedly shaping the field of virtual reality, and selling Oculus to Facebook, he founded Anduril, one of the fastest-growing defense companies in America today.While some American tech companies refuse to work with the U.S. military, Anduril is unabashed in its efforts to develop and deploy artificial intelligence, drone technology, and other advanced systems to defend America and...
2021-07-0646 min
Joe Lonsdale: American OptimistPalmer Luckey on Creating Oculus Rift, Anduril, and Game-Changing Defense Tech | Season 1 Ep 5Palmer Luckey is as close as it gets to a real-life Iron Man. As a teenager, he worked on virtual reality headsets until he eventually created the Oculus Rift, the most groundbreaking VR headset ever assembled. After single-handedly shaping the field of virtual reality, and selling Oculus to Facebook, he founded Anduril, one of the fastest-growing defense companies in America today.
While some American tech companies refuse to work with the U.S. military, Anduril is unabashed in its efforts to develop and deploy artificial intelligence, drone technology, and other advanced systems to defend America and its...
2021-07-0646 min
IMPACT SHOWHow to Reinvent Yourself, Your Business, & Your Artificial Intelligence – IMPACT SHOW EP 14 – Palmer LuckeyPalmer Luckey, Founder of Anduril Industries, shared his thoughts on the process of reinvention, and what it takes to successfully operate and run a growing business. (Recorded for Oct 2 2020 IMPACT 20 event)Support the show
2020-11-0719 min
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20VC: Anduril Founder, Palmer Luckey: "I Am Here To Build a $50Bn Company", How Palmer Evaluates His Relationship To Money Pre & Post Oculus' $2.3Bn Exit & Why The US DOD Needs To Be More Like China in It's Approach Palmer Luckey is the Founder @ Anduril Industries, founded on the premise of radically transforming the defence capabilities of the United States and its allies by fusing artificial intelligence with the latest hardware advancements. To date, Palmer has raised over $385M with Anduril from Founders Fund, a16z, Elad Gil, Spark Capital, Lux Capital, General Catalyst and 8VC to name a few. Prior to changing the world of defence, Palmer founded Oculus VR where he designed the Oculus Rift. Oculus VR was acquired by Facebook for $2.3Bn in 2014. In Today’s Episode You Will Le...
2020-09-2847 min
IMPACT SHOWInnovation, Defense Tech and OC Entrepreneurship - IMPACT SHOW EP 10 - Palmer LuckeyPalmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries and co-founder of Oculus VR, joins Sinan Kanatsiz at Channel Bakers Breakthrough Summit to discuss his work towards the defense sector and his viewpoints on innovative industries in Orange County[Originally recorded Feb 25, 2020]Support the show
2020-05-2228 min
Game Dev Advice: The Game Developer's PodcastConsole Wars, Oculus, SXSW, Palmer Luckey, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Facebook Concerns with Blake J. HarrisBestselling author Blake J. Harris talks about the Console Wars documentary premiering at SXSW after 7 long years in the making, along with it being adapted into an upcoming TV series. Hear how all the key people from that era of the SEGA vs Nintendo battle is part of the documentary to capture what it was really like. Learn my perspective from working for the TurbGrafx-16 and going head-to-head with the SEGA Genesis, along with how surprising it was when they started beating Nintendo after losing the 8-bit battle.Hear how Console Wars changed his...
2020-02-1943 min
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast358. How Palmer Luckey's Political Views Got Him Fired from Facebook (with Blake J. Harris)Blake J. Harris joins us to discuss his new book The History of the Future, about how Palmer Luckey founded a leading VR company, only to be fired for supporting Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-04-262h 00
Anatomy of NextPalmer Luckey // A New DefenseTechnology has changed the nature of the threats our society is facing, but the defense industry is still mostly approaching these questions with a twentieth century mindset. Before we can make meaningful progress, we have to change our approach to the question. We sat down with Palmer Luckey to talk about his new company, Anduril, and the application of innovative thinking native to the technology industry to the problem of securing human civilization.
2019-01-2142 min
SE Cupp's Weekend WarriorsThe Firewall Between The Pentagon & Silicon Valley, With Oculus Founder Palmer LuckeyIs the DoD doing enough to harness Silicon Valley's most advanced technologies? Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey explains why he thinks the US military needs to bet big on small start-ups, or risks falling behind countries like Russia and China.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-01-0418 min