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Joseph Chen

Cofounder, Anduril

Search every verified Joseph Chen interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote โ€” each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Joseph Chen, cofounder of Anduril, appeared on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" on December 17, 2020, to discuss the need for a cultural shift in U.S. defense regarding software. Chen stated that the U.S. has experienced a decline in innovation since the end of the Cold War, allowing adversaries to catch up or exceed U.S. capabilities. He advocated for a "software first" approach, arguing that complex software problems should be treated with the same priority as building major hardware systems like the F-35 or aircraft carriers. Chen also called for more competitions in defense technology procurement, with winners selected to drive progress, and proposed a dedicated fund to scale the top technologies and companies each year. He noted that President-elect Joe Biden appeared to understand these issues based on public statements, and emphasized the importance of passing the National Defense Authorization Act to focus on national security priorities.

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