#151 Joe Lonsdale - The AI-Driven EMP Weapon Built to Destroy New Jersey Drone Swarms

<p>Joe Lonsdale is a technology entrepreneur and investor known for advancing defense technologies and national security innovations. As a co-founder of Palantir Technologies, he helped develop powerful data platforms to address global threats. Through his venture firm, 8VC, he has supported startups in AI, cybersecurity and battlefield intelligence, driving innovation at the intersection of technology and defense.</p><p>Lonsdale is a leading advocate for emerging military technologies, particularly directed energy weapons like high-energy lasers and microwave systems, which he sees as vital for missile defense and counter-drone operations. Committed to fostering public-private partnerships, he works to ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of defense innovation while maintaining ethical oversight.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors:</strong></p><p><a href="https://patreon.com/vigilanceelite">https://patreon.com/vigilanceelite</a></p><p><a href="https://shawnryanshow.com/newsletter">https://shawnryanshow.com/newsletter</a></p><p><a href="https://shawnryanshow.com/collections/shop">https://shawnryanshow.com/collections/shop</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Joe Lonsdale Links:</strong></p><p>X - <a href="https://x.com/jtlonsdale">https://x.com/jtlonsdale</a></p><p>Website - <a href="blog.joelonsdale.com">blog.joelonsdale.com</a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Joe_Lonsdale">https://www.youtube.com/@Joe_Lonsdale</a></p><p>Podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joe-lonsdale-american-optimist/id1573141757">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joe-lonsdale-american-optimist/id1573141757</a></p><p>Firm - <a href="8vc.com">8vc.com</a></p><p>Policy Group - <a href="ciceroinstitute.org">ciceroinstitute.org</a></p><p>University of Austin - <a href="uaustin.org">uaustin.org</a></p><p>Sesh - <a href="https://seshproducts.com/shawnryan%C2%A0">https://seshproducts.com/shawnryan</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please leave us a review on </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083"><strong>Apple</strong></a><strong> &amp; </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong> Podcasts.</strong></p><p><strong>Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.vigilanceelite.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnryan762">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lF-8_5jwRc5eAhzDkqqCOp-6yvd05vAw?usp=sharing">Download</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>