Welcome to the Need-to-Know podcast, the world’s leading podcast on dual-use technology and pressing topics in national security across AUKUS, NATO, and beyond.

In this episode, BOKA CEO, John James, and Operating Partner, Teresa Smetzer, sat down with Ellen McCarthy, ChairWoman and CEO of the Truth in Media Cooperative and Noodle Labs, as well as former Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Intelligence and Research. In this episode, we’ll discuss how accelerated development and adoption of emerging technologies can be critical — including AI, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing. We’ll discuss how private capital can bolster AUKUS alliances, drive rapid advancements in critical technologies, and enable governments to address strategic needs in real-time.

We hope you enjoy the episode.