Episode Description

In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with Cameron McCord, CEO and co-founder of Nominal, to talk about why testing & evaluation is finally getting its moment in the spotlight—and why that matters more than you think. From time at Anduril and Lux Capital to launching Nominal, Cam shares a candid look at the bottlenecks slowing down national security and how the right software (and the right team) can tip the balance.

What’s happening on the Second Front

• Why test data is the next frontier for advantage in defense
• How government incentives and contracting structures need to evolve
• What it really takes to build a mission-driven team in this space
• The difference between missionaries and mercenaries

Connect with Cameron

• LinkedIn: Cameron McCord

Connect with Tyler

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt