Hadrian Raises $260M Series C Led by Founders Fund & Lux Capital; A Turning Point for U.S. Manufacturing

In this episode of Sourcery, Chris Power interviews Molly O'Shea, founder of Hadrian, about the company's recent $260 million funding round and its implications for Hadrian's growth and the broader reindustrialization of America. Molly discusses Hadrian's plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities, including launching a new factory in Arizona and investing in automation and workforce development. She highlights the importance of re-establishing domestic manufacturing capabilities to address vulnerabilities in critical sectors like defense, pharmaceuticals, and biotech, emphasizing the need for more companies like Hadrian to drive this industrial movement. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in manufacturing, the competitive landscape, and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, as well as Molly's predictions about future economic trends and policy impacts.