Trae Stephens (Defense Technology / VC) at Anduril — Costa Mesa, United States

Trae Stephens co-founded Anduril and is a partner at Founders Fund, Peter Thiel's venture capital firm. His background spans government (DOD and intelligence community) and venture investing, giving Anduril invaluable insight into government procurement processes and national security priorities. Stephens helps Anduril navigate the complex defense acquisition landscape while maintaining its startup culture and engineering speed advantages over legacy contractors.