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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 51 MIN

NATO, Private Capital & Innovation: Professor Dame Fiona Murray

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NATO, Private Capital & Innovation: Professor Dame Fiona Murray  Hosted by Sam Gyimah  In this episode of the Geopolitics of Business, Professor Dame Fiona Murray, discusses how technology and innovation can drive economic and defence strategies. As the chair of the NATO Innovation Fund, she emphasises building strong innovation ecosystems among NATO allies to maintain competitiveness. Fiona also reflects on her academic journey from Oxford University to her current roles as Associate Dean of Innovation and the William Porter Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT. She highlights the importance of universities in powering economies and solving real-world problems. She also discusses with Sam the role of venture capital in defence, the importance of sovereignty in supply chains, and the evolving skills that future entrepreneurs will need to navigate geopolitical complexities.  Host: Sam Gyimah, Founder and CEO of SG& Capital Partners Producers: Clare Williamson and Duncan Williamson for TGOB Media Ltd in partnership with SG& Capital Partners Ltd. Music composed by Sophie Sirota For listener questions or business inquiries please email [email protected], and to contact SG& Capital Partners please email [email protected]. You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered or relied upon as financial, investment, legal or tax advice. While we seek to ensure the information shared is accurate and up to date at the time of release, no warranties or representations are made regarding its accuracy or completeness and any liability therefore is expressly disclaimed. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely the participant’s own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of SG&.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NATO, Private Capital & Innovation: Professor Dame Fiona Murray  Hosted by Sam Gyimah  In this episode of the Geopolitics of Business, Professor Dame Fiona Murray, discusses how technology and innovation can drive economic and defence strategies. As the chair of the NATO Innovation Fund, she emphasises building strong innovation ecosystems among NATO allies to maintain competitiveness. Fiona also reflects on her academic journey from Oxford University to her current roles as Associate Dean of Innovation and the William Porter Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT. She highlights the importance of universities in powering economies and solving real-world problems. She also discusses with Sam the role of venture capital in defence, the importance of sovereignty in supply chains, and the evolving skills that future entrepreneurs will need to navigate geopolitical complexities.  Host: Sam Gyimah, Founder and CEO of SG& Capital Partners Producers: Clare Williamson and Duncan Williamson for TGOB Media Ltd in partnership with SG& Capital Partners Ltd. Music composed by Sophie Sirota For listener questions or business inquiries please email [email protected], and to contact SG& Capital Partners please email [email protected]. You can find a summary of the key points in this episode in The Geopolitics of Business Newsletter. Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered or relied upon as financial, investment, legal or tax advice. While we seek to ensure the information shared is accurate and up to date at the time of release, no warranties or representations are made regarding its accuracy or completeness and any liability therefore is expressly disclaimed. The opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely the participant’s own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of SG&.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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