All Quiet on the Second Front

91. Cameron McCord, CEO & Co-Founder, Nominal


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In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with Cameron McCord, CEO and co-founder of Nominal, to talk about why testing & evaluation is finally getting its moment in the spotlight—and why that matters more than you think. From time at Anduril and Lux Capital to launching Nominal, Cam shares a candid look at the bottlenecks slowing down national security and how the right software (and the right team) can tip the balance.

What's happening on the Second Front

  • Why test data is the next frontier for advantage in defense
  • How government incentives and contracting structures need to evolve
  • What it really takes to build a mission-driven team in this space
  • The difference between missionaries and mercenaries


Connect with Cameron

  • LinkedIn: Cameron McCord


Connect with Tyler

  • LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt


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