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For the first time ever, Figure is opening every door. Sourcery gets the first full tour of Figure's robotics campus with Founder & CEO Brett Adcock — and we see everything. Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpo... more

Brett Adcock is the Founder & CEO of Figure, the $39 billion company tackling one of the most ambitious challenges in technology — building a general-purpose humanoid robot that can do the work of a human, both on the factory floor and inside the hom... more

Kyle Harrison (GP at Contrary, co-author of The Anduril Thesis) joins Molly O'Shea on Sourcery to unpack the 300-page book he just spent two years writing on the most counter-positioned company in defense.

We go deep on a 100 years of military histo... more

Adam Bry is the co-founder and CEO of Skydio, the largest US drone manufacturer and, as of today, the company behind a $3.5 billion commitment to expand American manufacturing over the next five years. We spent the day at Skydio's San Mateo headquart... more

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Recent Guests

Brett Adcock
CEO of Figure
Figure
Episode: Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure
Palmer Lucky
Co-founder of Anduril Industries, interviewed about the book and the Anduril thesis
Anduril Industries
Episode: The Anduril Thesis
Adam Bry
CEO of Skydio
Skydio
Episode: Skydio Raises $110M Series F at $4.4B Valuation | CEO Adam Bry
Max Levchin
CEO of Affirm, investor and tech entrepreneur
Affirm
Episode: Max Levchin: “The Net IQ of the World Is About to Go Up 50 Points”
Qasar Shah
Co-founder/leader involved in defense and autonomy discussions
Applied Intuition
Episode: Inside the AI Garage Powering the Real World
Marc Andreessen
Co-founder, investor; early backer of the company
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Applied Intuition: The $15B Physical AI Company (You Should Know)
(Roblox CEO)
Chief Executive Officer of Roblox (guest on the episode)
Roblox
Episode: How Roblox Built a Digital Economy Beneath the Games
Alex Bouaziz
CEO of Deel
Deel
Episode: Deel Hits $1.4B+ in ARR | CEO Alex Bouaziz Shares Growth Playbook
Garrett Langley
Growth investor at a16z Growth Fund
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
Episode: Inside a16z’s Growth Bets on Waymo, ElevenLabs, Coinbase, Robinhood, Stripe, Revolut & Kalshi

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Molly O'Shea
Host of Sourcery, frequently introducing guests and guiding conversations; central figure behind episode flow and interview style.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Host laughs like an idiot all the time, so irritating

    Host laughs like an idiot all the time, so irritating

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    unternehmerischdenken
    Switzerland3 months ago
  • Best industry info

    If you are trying to stay ahead of the trends in VC, AI, and fundraising, Molly does an excellent job in educating listeners and interviewing guests. Came here from the awesome weekly newsletter she has!

    10/10!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Hickory
    United States2 years ago

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One reviewer notes the host's industry education is top-tier, making it worth a listen for founders and investors.
A recurring critique mentions the host's laugh; consider pacing for accessibility.
Valuable VC and AI investing insights; strong guest lineup.

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#46
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Apple Podcasts
#155
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#159
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#169
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#140
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#175
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Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure
Q: Why did you part ways with OpenAI after a year of collaboration?
Although OpenAI was initially deeply involved, the Figure team's internal robotics researchers began outperforming OpenAI in testing and deployment on robots, leading Brett to fire OpenAI from the project to pursue their own approach and maintain control over progress and IP.
Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure
Q: What is the core problem in robotics the company is trying to solve?
The core problem is building a humanoid robot that can perform end-to-end autonomous useful work at scale in real environments, which involves overcoming massive hardware, software, and control challenges and creating an end-to-end integrated system.
The Anduril Thesis
Q: What is the core thesis of Anduril according to the book?
The core thesis is that 100 years of military history shows deterrence is achieved by countering the traditional defense acquisition model with mission-focused, self-funded R&D and a mosaic of interoperable, edge-to-edge capabilities that can be rapidly deployed and scaled, rather than by building one-off, large, expensive platforms.
Inside the Factory Using Rocks & Sunlight to Fix AI's Power Problem | Exowatt
Q: So with investors like Sam Altman, how are you working with strategic partners? And does this extend to OpenAI or other hyperscalers as customers?
The team emphasizes direct conversations with all hyperscalers to learn their needs and build relationships, with confidentiality around specific commercial projects; the focus is on understanding how to support them and evolve the technology accordingly.
General Catalyst's First-Ever Quarterly Review | CEO Hemant Taneja
Q: Are you going public?
No, we are not going public; that has been stated clearly, and the team is focused on building, not on an exit strategy.

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The show features interviews with senior investors, founders, and operators in technology, with a strong emphasis on AI, cybersecurity, and venture dynamics. Episodes commonly explore investing theses, portfolio company lessons, and the evolving startup landscape, often weaving personal history and market context into practical takeaways for founders, investors, and operators. Notable strengths include high-signal conversations with prominent figures, a founder-focused lens on go-to-market and product strategy, and the ability to connect macro trends to actionable bets for listeners. This mix makes it a likely fit for audiences aiming to understand venture dynamics, AI-enabled startups, and the future of technology-enabled businesses, while... more

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Recent guests on Sourcery include:

1. Brett Adcock
2. Palmer Lucky
3. Adam Bry
4. Max Levchin
5. Qasar Shah
6. Marc Andreessen
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