Relentless #44 - WTF is happening in El Segundo
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Sep 5, 2025 
Guest
Augustus Doricko
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Cameron Schiller
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Soren Monroe-Anderson
Guest
Zane Mountcastle
Guest
Isaiah Taylor
In this lively discussion, guests Augustus Doricko, founder of Rainmaker, and Soren Monroe-Anderson, a drone innovator, share their vision for using technology to tackle water scarcity and support Ukraine. Cameron Schiller highlights challenges in the American metal industry, while Isaiah Taylor advocates for cost-effective military innovations. Zane Mountcastle speaks on revitalizing hands-on work ethics. Together, they explore the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit in El Segundo, reflecting on collaboration, community, and the fulfillment of tangible work amidst modern challenges.
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From Bonfires To Field Deployments
- Founders moved from weekend projects to full-scale businesses with employees, field deployments, and recurring revenue.
- That transition institutionalized El Segundo as a reference point for government and industry engagement.
Local Wins Raise The Bar
- Success by nearby peers raises ambition and accelerates everyone in the neighborhood.
- Seeing local wins like reactors and manufacturing creates a contagious seriousness about building for the country.
A Local Heart, National Movement
- The energy in El Segundo can and should radiate beyond the city to spark nationwide reindustrialization.
- Zane Mountcastle expects El Segundo to remain the beating heart while the movement spreads across the U.S.