In 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, 2025
Views 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 Anduril Industries, a defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems and artificial intelligence for military applications. As of 2025, Anduril has secured substantial contracts, including a $250 million deal with the Pentagon, reflecting its growing impact in the defense sector. ​

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Palmer Luckey and His Vision
02:55 - The Future of Humanoid Robots in Defense
05:52 - The Journey of Oculus and VR Technology
09:07 - Anduril’s Mission and the Defense Industry
12:00 - The IVAS Contract and Microsoft's Transition
15:05 - Innovations in Defense Technology and Cost Structures
17:57 - The Impact of Wildfires and Technological Solutions
21:06 - Collaboration and Competition in Defense Tech
26:58 - Collaborative Solutions in Defense Technology
32:03 - Health and Wellness Innovations
35:23 - Challenging Conventional Wisdom
37:10 - Political Landscape and Defense
41:07 - Technology's Role in Mental Health
43:20 - Innovation in Defense Contractors
46:37 - Creative Processes and Inspirations
50:20 - Advice for New Founders in Deep Tech
53:11 - Future of Autonomous Warfare

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