Chad McCoy, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Firestorm

In this episode of The Techne Connect, we hear from Chad McCoy, co-founder and strategy officer of Firestorm, a rapidly growing defense technology startup. Chad shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, reflecting on how his early entrepreneurial mindset and military experience shaped his approach to leadership and innovation. He discusses the challenges of scaling in the defense sector, the importance of timing, and why listening to end users is critical for success. Chad also highlights the need for manufacturing sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and strong team culture to drive future growth in defense technology.The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.