Dame Fiona Murray

Dame Fiona Murray, Chair of the NATO Innovation Fund and MIT professor, delves into the intersection of innovation and defense strategy. She discusses the shift from state-led to private industry-led innovation and underscores the need for resilient industrial ecosystems. Fiona warns against excessive tariffs and emphasizes the importance of scaling startups through strategic partnerships. Dual-use technologies are highlighted as a critical avenue for investment, calling on governments to prioritize clear objectives to enhance effectiveness against global competitors like China.