From Google to Anduril to founding his own AI startup, Mac Liu has been at the cutting edge of tech and defense innovation. In this episode, Mac shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path—from launching groundbreaking government initiatives like NASA’s SSN and the DoD’s JADC2, to scaling $100M in federal contracts in just over two years.

Now as the founder of Vultron, Mac opens up about the realities of startup life, how his sports background drives his leadership style, and what he sees as the future of AI in defense and beyond.

Whether you're building in GovTech, navigating public-private partnerships, or looking for inspiration to take the leap into entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome – Mac Liu

00:54 Mac's Career Journey

01:34 Pivotal Moments and Influences

03:14 Introduction to Vultron

04:59 Building Meaningful Relationships

08:05 The Startup Life and Sports Background

09:39 Taking Risks and Starting Vultron

14:58 The Future of AI and Vultron's Role

23:06 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

24:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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