Epirus to CX2: Electronic Warfare and the Future of Drone Defense | Nathan Mintz

Nathan Mintz, founder and CEO of CX2 and former founding CEO of Epirus, joins the show to break down how electronic warfare is reshaping modern drone defense.We cover the origin of Epirus, the moment the drone threat became impossible to ignore, and how soft kill systems fit into a layered approach to counter-UAS. Nathan also explains what it actually looks like to build a defense company today, from working inside legacy primes to launching and scaling startups in a system that rewards access, alignment, and execution.This episode is a practical look at electronic warfare, soft kill vs kinetic solutions, and how companies like CX2 are thinking about the future of drone defense. • Electronic warfare and soft kill systems • The rise of the drone threat • Epirus origin story and lessons learned • From legacy primes to startups • Building CX2 and modern defense companies • Counter-UAS strategy and layered defense