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Leopold is Back! Big Tech Earnings, Defense Tech Deep Dive | Richard Craib, Trae Stephens, Blake Resnick
1 hour 58 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2026 at 8:12 pm.
) Leopold is Back!
) Big Tech Earnings
) Richard Craib is a mathematician, AI researcher, and founder of Numerai, an AI-driven quantitative hedge fund. Richard Craib discusses the distinction between genuine alpha and returns driven by concentrated risk, arguing that disciplined diversification, mathematical risk management, and sustainable long-term investing matter more than short-term gains or investor hero worship.
) Trae Stephens, co-founder of Anduril and general partner at Founders Fund, discusses volatile venture valuations, responsible fundraising, and the evolving defense-tech ecosystem. He also covers Anduril’s autonomous aircraft and rapid manufacturing expansion, the case for mandatory civil service, and Founders Fund’s investment strategy.
) Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of public-safety drone company BRINC, discusses the company’s $125 million capital raise and tours its drones, recharging pods, R&D facilities, and factory. He explains BRINC’s plans to deploy autonomous emergency-response drones nationwide, its strategic partnership with Motorola Solutions, and opportunities for innovation across the domestic drone supply chain.
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Leopold is Back!
Big Tech Earnings
Richard Craib is a mathematician, AI researcher, and founder of Numerai, an AI-driven quantitative hedge fund. Richard Craib discusses the distinction between genuine alpha and returns driven by concentrated risk, arguing that disciplined diversification, mathematical risk management, and sustainable long-term investing matter more than short-term gains or investor hero worship.
Trae Stephens, co-founder of Anduril and general partner at Founders Fund, discusses volatile venture valuations, responsible fundraising, and the evolving defense-tech ecosystem. He also covers Anduril’s autonomous aircraft and rapid manufacturing expansion, the case for mandatory civil service, and Founders Fund’s investment strategy.
Blake Resnick, founder and CEO of public-safety drone company BRINC, discusses the company’s $125 million capital raise and tours its drones, recharging pods, R&D facilities, and factory. He explains BRINC’s plans to deploy autonomous emergency-response drones nationwide, its strategic partnership with Motorola Solutions, and opportunities for innovation across the domestic drone supply chain.
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