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National Security Network Participant
FDD’s National Security Fellow
2026
2026
National Security Network Participant
Sam Paulson
Quantum Frontier Ventures
Biography
Last updated: Jan 19, 2026
Sam Paulson is the founder of Quantum Frontier Ventures, an independent advisory firm focused on the global quantum technology landscape. He helps clients see what is real in quantum today, which developments matter, and how to position for the opportunities, threats, and asymmetries quantum is creating. Previously, Sam spent 15 years in cybersecurity, most recently at CrowdStrike, advising senior leaders on complex strategic and operational challenges. He holds a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).