On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officer of Forterra, to talk about building elite teams, mission-driven leadership, and the realities of hiring in defense tech. Scott shares his journey from Marine Raider to early Anduril employee to leading a company that’s shaping the future of autonomous ground systems.

What’s Happening on the Second Front

• Why so many veterans return to defense tech (even after swearing they wouldn’t)
• The “deployment test” for hiring and how to spot high-impact operators
• Balancing speed and quality in recruiting without breaking the culture
• The importance of taking time away from work to stay sharp
• Why military leaders struggle to let go—and how to fix it

Connect with Scott

• LinkedIn: Scott Sanders

Connect with Tyler

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt