The Gap

Palmer Luckey Unleashed: How a VR Visionary Is Reinventing Defense


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Join us for a deep dive into the remarkable story of Palmer Luckey, the bold American entrepreneur who jump-started a virtual reality revolution and is now transforming the defense industry. From his early years tinkering with electronics in his family’s garage—building railguns, Tesla coils, and laser setups—to founding Oculus VR, Luckey has always been driven by unbridled curiosity and risk-taking. After selling Oculus to Facebook for roughly $2 billion, he pivoted to national security with Anduril Industries, applying Silicon Valley speed and a “software-first” mindset to defense tech. In this episode, we explore how Luckey’s visionary leadership, hands-on approach to innovation, and knack for assembling top-tier talent are shaking up both VR and military technology. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, an entrepreneur at heart, or simply curious about the future of defense, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss.

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