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Ukraine
Underwater Drones
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Drone Manufacturing
Maritime Technology
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Counter UAS Systems

Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.

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Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains.

She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace.

She served the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Officer, later ... more

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Ellen Chang is a deep-tech investor focused on the maritime and space domains. 

She is Managing Director at CapZone Impact Investments, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Wharton Aerospace.

She served the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Officer, later... more

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Chad McCoy is a Co-Founder and the Chief Growth Officer at Firestorm Labs. He’s a Special Operations Veteran and retired Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force’s 24th Special Tactics Squadron.

The convo covers:

-Importance of a milit... more

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Dan reacts to his 12 most viral drone moments on LinkedIn of 2025. Check out his top posts below:

12. Counter UAS Fishing

11. Chinese Robo-Cop Drone

10. Counter UAS Fishing Nets

9. Autonomous Aerial Construction

8. Russia’s Pearl Harbor

7. Tempest i... more

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Joslyn Tarr is a seasoned UAS engineering leader with deep expertise in aircraft development and systems engineering. 

She’s worked for several defense companies including Kratos and General Atomics, loves all things aviation and is currently pursui... more

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Jamie Dimon is the CEO of JP Morgan Chase, a global financial services firm with assets of $3.2 trillion and operations worldwide. He’s been one of the most influential voices on Wall Street for the last 2 decades.

JP Morgan Chase recently announced... more

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Larsen Jenson is a 2x Olympic medalist, former U.S. Navy Seal and founder of Harpoon Ventures and Vector Defense.

Their convo covers:

- Founders must thrive in discomfort.

- Startup failure in the U.S. vs other countries.

- Why Harpoon invested in F... more

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Larsen Jenson is a 2x Olympic medalist, former U.S. Navy Seal and founder of Harpoon Ventures and Vector Defense.

They dive into:

- Founding one of the first defense tech VCs before anyone in Silicon Valley cared.

- Geopolitical urgency and rapid te... more

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Recent Guests

Ellen Chang
Deep tech investor with experience in unmanned systems and a background in naval intelligence.
CapZone Impact Investments, Wharton Aerospace
Episode: Taiwan, China and the Future of Drone Wars: Ellen Chang Part I
Palmer Luckey
Founder of Anduril Industries and former CEO of Oculus.
Anduril Industries
Episode: Defense Tech Founder Reacts to Palmer Luckey on Rogan
Stephen Rodriguez
Founder of Defense One.
Defense One
Episode: Defense Investor Insights, Stephen Rodriguez Part I
Karthik Gollapudi
Former Lead at SpaceX and current CTO of SIFT.
SIFT
Episode: Former SpaceX Lead and Tech Founder, Karthik Gollapudi Part I
Josh Cabo Gunderson
Former Air Force pilot with extensive experience in aerial combat and training.
Episode: Former Combat Pilot Lt. Col. Josh (Cabo) Gunderson, PART I
David Petraeus
Retired four-star General and former CIA Director
KKR
Episode: General David H. Petraeus, PART I
Zane Mountcastle
Co-founder and CEO of PicoGrid
PicoGrid
Episode: Zane Mountcastle, CEO and Co-Founder of Picogrid
Aaron Jacobson
Series A lead investor from NEA
NEA
Episode: What Top VCs Look For in Defense: Beyond Just Great Tech | Aaron Jacobson
Jake Windle
Investor and partner at Harpoon VC
Harpoon VC
Episode: Boots, Boards & Breakthroughs - Jake Windle | Part I

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Dan Magy
CEO and co-founder of Firestorm with a focus on innovative defense technology solutions.

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Winning the Pacific with xCell: Chad McCoy
Q: What does win the Pacific mean to you?
Winning the Pacific means being prepared with the right mechanisms in place to support critical systems and infrastructure when conflicts arise, emphasizing proactive measures before conflict occurs.
Winning the Pacific with xCell: Chad McCoy
Q: How has your experience in the military made you a better founder?
Understanding the needs of the warfighter at a deep level is essential for building effective defense tech and adapting to their needs is crucial for success.
Winning the Pacific with xCell: Chad McCoy
Q: Can you talk about one or two of the most interesting missions you went on?
Chad shares about a mission in Iraq where his team recovered bodies from a downed British C-130, emphasizing the dignity involved in such operations. He also mentions extensive ground combat experience in Afghanistan.
3D Printed Drones, Ukraine Lessons & Fixing DOD Lag: Joslyn Tarr
Q: What do you see in the industry today that's really interesting to you?
Additive manufacturing and the speed at development are really exciting.
3D Printed Drones, Ukraine Lessons & Fixing DOD Lag: Joslyn Tarr
Q: What would you recommend to other startups?
You need to be brutal about how you bring engineers into the fold and balance soft skills with technical competence.

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What is Drone Wars about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast focuses on the multifaceted world of autonomous systems, including their transformative applications across various industries such as agriculture, public safety, and warfare. The discussions offer in-depth insights from industry leaders, including CEOs and founders of robotics and technology companies. Topics range from defense technology advancements and innovations in drone applications to venture capital perspectives on investing in autonomy. The program highlights current trends and explores the critical challenges faced by companies in the rapidly developing field of autonomous systems, making it a valuable resource for listeners interested in technology's role in shaping the future of different sectors.

What sets this p... more

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2. Palmer Luckey
3. Stephen Rodriguez
4. Karthik Gollapudi
5. Josh Cabo Gunderson
6. David Petraeus
7. Zane Mountcastle
8. Aaron Jacobson

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