#299 Andy Lowery - Inside the World’s Most Advanced Drone Killing Machine

The Shawn Ryan Show

Shawn Ryan Show

Society & Culture, Philosophy

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🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 123 minutes

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Andy Lowery is a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander who served as a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer and Nuclear Propulsion Officer, including active duty aboard the USS John C. Stennis. Over more than 30 years, Lowery held demanding roles spanning domestic and global assignments before retiring and continuing in the reserves until 2015. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is recognized as a thought leader in applying technology across industry. Andy transitioned to corporate leadership and entrepreneurship after his military career. He is currently CEO of Epirus, a defense tech company pioneering portable directed energy systems to counter modern threats like militarized drones. Joining Epirus in 2021, Lowery quickly rose through the ranks—serving as Chief Product Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and CEO since December 2023. Previously, Lowery co-founded and served as CEO of RealWear, leading the company to global prominence in industrial head-up display wearable systems for frontline workers from 2016 to 2020. He also co-founded DAQRI (2014–2016), a pioneer in mixed reality wearables for enterprise use. Lowery held senior engineering and management positions at Raytheon, MACOM, Tyco, and RPM Technology, notably working on electronic warfare systems and major defense projects such as the Navy’s Next Generation Jammer. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: SpotOn GPS Fence — trusted by Shawn Ryan for his dog Moose. The most reliable GPS dog fence: 100% secure from backyard to backcountry with virtual boundaries you control from your phone. No wires, no digging. Sets up in minutes, any size, any shape, anywhere. Learn more: https://spotonfence.com/srs Go to https://shopbeam.com/SRS and use code SRS to get up to 50% off Beam Dream Powder, the sleep formula designed to help you fall asleep fast and wake up clear. Get 20% off Rho Nutrition Liposomal NAD+ for clean, sustained energy and sharper focus—visit https://rhonutrition.com/discount/SRS and use code SRS for your discount. Andy Lowery Links: LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andylowery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Let's talk about something that actually brings a lot of stress this time of year. Banking.
0:05.4	Most of us are used to the old school banks that seem built for the 1% while they hit the rest of us with overdraft fees, monthly maintenance fees, and minimum balance requirements.
0:15.7	Chime is changing the way people bank. They offer fee-free and smarter banking built for you. I look at
0:23.0	what Chime is doing and think about how much my younger self would have benefited from this. They
0:28.5	aren't just another app. They unlock smarter banking for everyday people. We're talking about
0:34.4	products like MyPay, which lets you access up to $500 of your paycheck any time
0:40.5	and getting paid up to two days early with direct deposit.
0:44.7	Some of those traditional banks still don't do that.
0:48.5	But the real game changer right now is the new Chime card.
0:53.6	It's the cashback card that helps you build credit history with
0:57.6	your own money. Two things that usually don't come together. There are no annual fees, no interest,
1:03.8	and no strings attached. Plus, when you get qualifying direct deposits, you get 1.5% cash back on eligible chime card purchases.
1:14.1	It makes your everyday spending work harder by delivering real rewards in actual financial progress.
1:20.9	Beyond that, you're looking at a savings APY that's seven times higher than traditional banks
1:26.6	and five-star customer service with real humans
1:29.5	available 24-7. It takes just a few minutes to switch, and it's an absolute upgrade to a
1:36.6	smarter way of managing your money. Chime is not just smarter banking, it's the most rewarding
1:42.3	way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking
1:45.4	fee-free today. It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to chime.com slash sRS. That's
1:52.1	chime.com slash sRS. Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Bank. Bank
1:56.7	Bank and MyPay line of credit provided by the Bankor Bank NA or Stride Bank NA. MyPay
2:00.8	eligibility requirements apply and credit limit ranges $20 to $500.
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