Brian Schimpf (Defense Technology) at Anduril — Costa Mesa, United States
Brian Schimpf co-founded Anduril Industries and serves as its CEO, overseeing day-to-day operations, culture, and execution. Previously a software engineer and technical lead at Palantir, he brings both deep engineering credentials and organizational leadership to Anduril's rapid growth. Schimpf has built Anduril from a small team into a 3,000+ person defense technology company, winning major contracts across border security, counter-drone systems, and autonomous air combat.