All Quiet on the Second Front · 43 min
At some point, every founder runs into reality. Not just the pitch or the vision. But the part where it breaks, gets hard, and no one is coming to fix it for you. This is where most companies are decided. Paige Craig (Managing Founder & Partner at Outlander VC) joins guest host Sam Gray to break down how he evaluates founders in defense tech: how conviction is earned, what stands out early, and what separates the teams worth betting on. What’s happening on the Second Front: What earns a first check (and what doesn’t) Insight, obsession, and character - and why they matter more than experience How strong teams handle setbacks vs. hide from them The reality of founder dynamics as companies grow Where defense tech is going - and who’s going to build it?
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