Doc. Not Duggar. Dabbar. He’s the real deal. Maybe we buy his networking co next ? Think he might have had something to do with our recent MoU with the DoE? lol
Who Is Paul M. Dabbar (“Da Bar”)?
1. Background & Government Role
• Paul Dabbar was the Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under President Trump. ?
• In that role, he oversaw many of the DOE’s national labs and was a major figure in technology commercialization efforts. ?
• He served in the U.S. Navy, including on nuclear submarines. ?
2. Quantum / Energy-Tech Experience
• After his government service, Dabbar co-founded Bohr Quantum Technology, a company focused on quantum networking / the quantum Internet. ?
• He was CEO of Bohr Quantum until early 2025. ?
• He also serves / has served on the board of other technology companies (e.g., Dominion Energy). ?
3. Current Government Role
• As of 2025, Dabbar is the Deputy Secretary of Commerce. ?
• That puts him in a very influential spot in tech policy, especially for emerging and strategic technologies like quantum.
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Why He Matters to IonQ / Quantum Tech
• Quantum Networking: Through Bohr Quantum, Dabbar is deeply engaged in quantum communications, not just computing. That’s strategically important for the “quantum internet” – something many companies (including IonQ) may view as a long-term market.
• Policy & Funding Influence: Given his roles in both government and quantum business, Dabbar is well-positioned to influence quantum-tech policy, national quantum initiatives, and possibly guide public-private partnerships.
• Credibility & Connections: His DOE experience and ties to national labs give him strong technical and policy credibility. This can help firms like IonQ in securing grants, contracts, or favorable regulatory treatment.
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Risks / Considerations Related to Dabbar
• Regulatory Risk / Conflict of Interest: As a government official and quantum-business founder, there’s potential for perceived or real conflicts — especially if quantum companies compete for government funding.
• Execution Risk at Bohr: Bohr Quantum is a quantum networking company, a technically very hard space. Success is far from guaranteed.
• Policy Dependence: Growth in quantum infrastructure often depends on government support; Dabbar’s influence could be a double-edged sword if policy or budget priorities shift.
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My Take
• Long-term strategic value: Very high. Dabbar is a bridge between government, national labs, quantum R&D, and the private sector.
• Near-term value to IonQ: Indirect, but meaningful. He doesn’t (as far as public info shows) hold an operational role at IonQ, but his network and policy role could benefit the broader quantum ecosystem — which helps IonQ.
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If you like, I can pull together a list of key people (government + industry) influencing IonQ’s quantum strategy (e.g., board members, advisors, policy allies) — do you want that?
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