Brandon Florian is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Grid Aero. Brandon is a seasoned aerospace and defense leader with experience spanning strategy, innovation, and growth across government and commercial sectors. He has led business development at top firms like Northrop Grumman, Starburst, and Mandala Space Ventures. Brandon combines technical depth with strategic vision and an unmatched network in global A&D and venture.

During this episode, we discuss:

• Brandon’s career in aerospace and defense
• What Grid Aero is building and how it’s solving contested logistics
• The amount of inbound interest Grid has received
• Grid's key differentiator: its clean-sheet aircraft design
• How building trust in defense starts with having the right network already in place
• The biggest mistake defense tech founders make
• Why the team matters as much as product-market fit

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into all things contested logistics!