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85. Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officier of Forterra
Manage episode 464923111 series 3541755
On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officer of Forterra, to talk about building elite teams, mission-driven leadership, and the realities of hiring in defense tech. Scott shares his journey from Marine Raider to early Anduril employee to leading a company that’s shaping the future of autonomous ground systems.
What’s Happening on the Second Front
- Why so many veterans return to defense tech (even after swearing they wouldn’t)
- The “deployment test” for hiring and how to spot high-impact operators
- Balancing speed and quality in recruiting without breaking the culture
- The importance of taking time away from work to stay sharp
- Why military leaders struggle to let go—and how to fix it
Connect with Scott
- LinkedIn: Scott Sanders
Connect with Tyler
- LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt
92 episodes
Manage episode 464923111 series 3541755
On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, host Tyler Sweatt sits down with Scott Sanders, Chief Growth Officer of Forterra, to talk about building elite teams, mission-driven leadership, and the realities of hiring in defense tech. Scott shares his journey from Marine Raider to early Anduril employee to leading a company that’s shaping the future of autonomous ground systems.
What’s Happening on the Second Front
- Why so many veterans return to defense tech (even after swearing they wouldn’t)
- The “deployment test” for hiring and how to spot high-impact operators
- Balancing speed and quality in recruiting without breaking the culture
- The importance of taking time away from work to stay sharp
- Why military leaders struggle to let go—and how to fix it
Connect with Scott
- LinkedIn: Scott Sanders
Connect with Tyler
- LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt
92 episodes
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