The Superposition Guy’s Podcast

Yianni Gamvros and Iordanis Kerenidis, co-founders of Quantum Signals, a new startup focusing on B2B software for financial services, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Yianni and Iordanis discuss their strategy of building classical AI pipelines to deliver immediate value to customers while planning to integrate quantum enhancements as the technology matures. They explore the challenges of optimizing large financial transactions using predictive signals powered by transformers and quantum-inspired methods, contrasting their approach with traditional trading algorithms. They discuss their initial successes, a quantum hackathon they are organizing, and much more.

Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra, is interviewed by guest host Jack Krupanski. Yuval shares his journey into quantum, discusses the recent Google investment, QuEra’s roadmap, the importance of government support, and the potential for a “quantum winter.” Jack and Yuval also discuss the evolution of quantum computing as part of the broader HPC […]

whurley, founder and CEO of StrangeWorks. We discuss whurley’s journey from founding Honest Dollar to starting StrangeWorks, the lessons learned in bridging science and business communication in quantum, and the transition from quantum-only to advanced computing. Whurley also shares his views on the symbiotic relationship between AI and quantum computing, and the importance of partnerships in building the industry. He reflects on the current state of collaboration in the quantum industry, his optimism for future breakthroughs, and much more.

Tim Spiller, director of the Quantum Communications Hub in the UK, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Tim describes the Hub’s work on quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum networking. He highlights advancements in short- and long-range quantum communications, including a CubeSat-based QKD system. Tim elaborates on the transition from research to commercialization within the UK National Quantum Technologies Program, touching on intellectual property transfer, industry partnerships, and ethical considerations in secure communications. He also shares insights on global quantum initiatives in China, Europe, and the US, future quantum networking goals in the UK, and much more.

Shmuel Bachinsky, CEO and co-founder of Quantum Transistors, a second-generation quantum computing company aiming to build the “8086” of quantum computing, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Shmuel discusses the company’s focus on using diamond-based solid-state spin qubits combined with silicon photonics and CMOS control planes, aiming to build a scalable quantum processor. He contrasts this approach with the challenges of silicon-based qubits, emphasizing higher operating temperatures and the potential for better two-qubit gate fidelity. Shmuel shares insights on scalability, funding, and future growth, and much more

Rob Schoelkopf, co-founder and chief scientist at Quantum Circuits Inc., and Ray Smets, CEO, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Rob shares insights on Quantum Circuits’ unique dual-rail qubit approach, which focuses on reducing error rates through error detection and correction at the hardware level. Ray emphasizes the company’s shift from scientific research to commercial implementation, highlighting its cost-efficiency and full-stack quantum computing solution. They discuss the scaling potential of superconducting qubits, the importance of error correction, the next steps for Quantum Circuits’ technology, and much more

Renaud Béchade, founder of Anzaetek, a quantum software company based in Korea, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Renaud shares insights about the company’s work in quantum machine learning (QML) for hospitals, focusing on managing limited medical data, federated learning, and potential quantum solutions for personalized medicine. They also discuss hardware-software co-design, the quantum ecosystem in Korea, and the future of quantum applications beyond healthcare, including in finance and optimization. Renaud reflects on key learnings from recent conferences, potential breakthroughs in quantum error correction, and much more

Charlee Stefanski and Constantin Gonciulea, co-authors of Building Quantum Software, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Charlee, a software engineer, and Constantin, an expert in math and quantum computing, discuss their new book aimed at developers and readers with a basic background in math and programming, emphasizing a deeper understanding of quantum algorithms like Grover’s algorithm and the quantum Fourier transform. They also cover the importance of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms and the development of their own high-performance quantum simulator. The conversation touches on the current state of quantum software tools, the challenges of scaling quantum algorithms, and the potential business impact…

Mariia Mikhailova, Principal Quantum Software Engineer at Microsoft Quantum, and author of “Quantum Programming in Depth”, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Mariia describes the book which addresses the practical skills needed to implement real quantum algorithms. She emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation in quantum programming and highlights her approach to teaching, which focuses on bridging the gap from basic concepts to advanced quantum programming techniques. She also shares insights into the current state of quantum programming tools, the challenges of teaching quantum computing, the potential future applications of quantum computers, and much more.

Hrant Gharibyan, co-founder and CEO of BlueQubit, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Hrant describes the company’s focus on developing quantum algorithms and software solutions for complex classical and quantum problems, such as material simulation and optimization. Hrant discusses key projects, including a DARPA collaboration involving neutral atom quantum computers and work with Honda Research Institute on quantum algorithms for image classification. He highlights the importance of hardware-agnostic approaches and the potential for achieving quantum advantage in the near future, addresses the challenges of different quantum hardware modalities, the evolving landscape of quantum computing tools and techniques, and much more.

Shengtao Wang, Quantum Algorithms and Applications manager at QuEra, and Jonathan Wurtz, a Senior Scientist in his group, are my guests on This week’s Superposition Guy’s Podcast. We delve into their work at QuEra, focusing on quantum algorithm development and the applications of neutral atom quantum computers. Shengtao shares insights on the evolving landscape of quantum computing, including recent breakthroughs in error correction and fault tolerance. We explore the potential of quantum computers to solve quantum problems, particularly in chemistry and materials science. Jonathan discusses the importance of hybrid quantum-classical systems and the need for creative algorithm development to leverage…

Chris (ChatGPT) is interviewed by Yuval Boger on The Superposition Guy’s Podcast. They discuss the integration of quantum computing into high-performance computing (HPC) environments, the unique needs of quantum users, and the future of quantum technology in solving business problems. Chris highlights the importance of hybrid classical-quantum models, user education, and the evolving quantum ecosystem. The conversation also covers the challenges of scaling quantum resources and the potential impact of quantum computing on fields like optimization, cryptography, and machine learning.

Richard Murray, CEO and co-founder of Orca Computing, discusses the company’s focus on building photonic quantum computers using existing telecom components and optical fibers. Orca differentiates itself by leveraging its origins from a quantum networking research group at the University of Oxford, emphasizing practical near-term applications in machine learning and optimization. Richard highlights the unique challenges of photonic quantum computing, such as manipulating single photons for qubit gates, and the company’s efforts in pioneering multiplexing techniques to scale their systems.

Chris Bishop, a non-linear multimodal careerist and former musician, discusses his diverse career journey from music to technology on Yuval Boger’s podcast. He highlights his experiences as a studio musician, web producer, and IBM employee, transitioning into quantum technologies where he now engages as a freelance consultant, writer, and podcast host. Chris shares insights from hosting and emceeing quantum tech events, emphasizing the significance of adapting to emerging tech fields and the importance of interdisciplinary skills in navigating future careers.

Dr. Bob Sutor, a 40-year industry veteran with a rich background in IBM and other tech companies, discusses his current role as an analyst and advisor at the Futurum Group. Bob reflects on his diverse career from mathematical sciences to quantum computing, emphasizing his shift from a vendor to a broader industry-wide perspective. He also mentions his recent book update, “Dancing with Qubits,” aimed at demystifying quantum computing for non-physicists, and shares insights on the current state and future directions of quantum computing.

Natasha Sachdeva and Michael Biercuk from Q-CTRL are interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discussed their groundbreaking research on combinatorial optimization problems, achieving significant results with Q-CTRL’s error tools and modified algorithms. Michael highlighted their dual focus on quantum computing and sensing, emphasizing the practical applications of their technology. They also addressed the practical implications for businesses, insights into their future directions and reflections on the broader quantum landscape, and much more.

Kathrin Spendier, the technical prize director of XPRIZE Quantum Applications, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Kathrin discussed her role in driving the quantum applications competition. The competition aims to discover quantum algorithms that demonstrate quantum advantage for real-world problems, with a $5 million prize purse divided over three years. She explained the application process, the types of problems targeted, and the importance of collaboration among participants, and much more.

Lon Hintze, Clayton Crocker, John Dorighi, and Philip Krantz from Keysight, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss their comprehensive support for quantum projects, the specific advantages and testing needs of various modalities, the growing significance of benchmarking and AI integration in quantum computing, and much more.

rdo Manoloto, managing partner of Qubits Ventures, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the firm’s investments in quantum and future computing technologies, his belief that quantum AI is an imminent reality, insights on global quantum economies, the role of venture studios in de-risking investments, and much more.

Lute Maleki, founder and CEO of OEwaves, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the development of advanced quantum technology components, such as narrowband lasers, the company’s origins at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and its evolution, the importance of narrow linewidth lasers for precision and efficiency in quantum applications, and much more.

Dominik Ulmer, Chief Quantum Solutions officer at ParTec, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Dominik discusses ParTec’s transition from a traditional HPC software company to integrating quantum computing into their offerings. He explains their approach to hybrid classical-quantum systems, including virtualizing quantum computers as special nodes within HPC clusters and supporting various quantum modalities. Dominik highlights the importance of minimizing new infrastructure requirements for quantum systems, the use of emulators, and their support for hybrid on-premises and cloud integration. He also outlines ParTec’s physical integration lab. future plans for a Quantum Workbench, and much more

Lisa Lambert, CEO of Quantum Industry Canada, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Lisa discusses QIC’s role as Canada’s national consortium of quantum companies and its commitment to advancing the quantum technology sector. She describes common challenges such as funding, policy, and market access. Lisa highlights Canada’s strong quantum ecosystem, strategic investments, and global collaborations with partners like the US and UK. She provides a compelling sales pitch for companies considering Canada as their home, and much more.

Nick Farina, CEO of EeroQ, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss EeroQ’s unique approach to building quantum computers using electrons on helium with a CMOS chip substrate, a technology researched for over 20 years but revisited by Farina’s co-founder at Caltech. Farina outlines the company’s journey from its founding in 2016, its strategic focus on hardware, and plans to release a functional prototype soon with a goal of achieving 10,000 qubits by 2026. They also explore the technical advantages, future plans, and the company’s commitment to quantum ethics. Farina highlights challenges such as the funding climate and potential negative…

Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller, product manager at Google Quantum AI, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Catherine describes the development of full-stack quantum computing, the importance of their 2019 quantum supremacy milestone, Google’s product focus, and the early customers they work with. We discuss the evaluation of quantum usefulness, their error correction roadmap, the intersection of quantum computing and AI, the societal responsibilities of quantum development, and much more.

Thomas Ehmer from Merck is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Thomas discusses the rapid advancements in quantum computing architectures, recent breakthroughs in logical qubits, and quantum communication protocols. He describes potential quantum applications in logistics optimization and material sciences, highlighting collaborative efforts within initiatives like QUTAC. Thomas contemplates the necessity of in-house quantum computing resources, reflects on Germany’s national investment in quantum technology, and much more.

Yonatan Cohen, co-founder and CTO of Quantum Machines is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They explore Quantum Machines’ role in the quantum computing ecosystem, focusing on their development of control electronics for quantum systems, the transition from academic to commercial customers, the partnership with NVIDIA for enhanced computational capabilities. They also discuss Quantum Machines’ contribution to establishing a quantum computing center in Israel, the integration of quantum and classical computing, and much more.

Albert Lehmeyer, a career consultant and headhunter, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the increasing competition for quantum talent, the geopolitical challenges affecting workforce development, and the need for more quantum awareness and education. They also discuss the salary gap between quantum and AI, advice on university education for quantum careers, the growing demand for quantum computer operators, and much more.

Nikolaj Zinner, co-founder of Kvantify, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Kvantify focuses on leveraging quantum computing for real-world applications, notably in optimization and computational drug discovery, through a unique algorithm, fast VQE, that efficiently calculates small molecules. Despite challenges in scaling and skepticism around variational algorithms, Nikolaj is optimistic about the field’s potential. He describes a pragmatic approach to technology selection, anticipates a gradual advancement in quantum computing, potentially marked by breakthroughs in encryption or efficient problem-solving algorithms, and much more.

A team of undergraduates who excelled at MIT’s Quantum Hackathon are interviewed by Yuval. They discuss their journey, the challenge they tackled—optimizing the “maximum independent set problem” on a quantum computer for machine learning applications—and their personal backgrounds and aspirations in quantum computing. They all exhibit a shared interest in leveraging quantum computing to solve complex problems and reflect on mentorship, teamwork, future career paths, and much more.

Daniel Volz and Kike Solano from Kipu Quantum. We discuss their focus on achieving quantum advantage, the significant progress they are seeing, their hardware-dependent approach and application-specific strategies. Daniel and Kike predict that optimization and machine learning will be among the first areas to demonstrate practical quantum advantage, describe their geopolitical approach and much more.

Florian Neukart, Chief Product Officer of Terra Quantum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Terra Quantum, a company with a broad approach in quantum technologies, focuses on creating diverse products ranging from software to hardware, cryptography, and quantum algorithms. Florian discusses the launch of TQ42, a software platform designed to make quantum computing accessible to both experts and non-experts, and the company’s breakthrough in achieving room-temperature superconductivity in graphite. He addresses the optimization of quantum algorithms for specific machines, the role of hybrid algorithms in AI, the potential of real quantum hardware, and much more.

Suvi Lampila and Miikka Sainio from SSH Communications Security, a European cyber defense company, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. SSH, known for inventing the SSH protocol, focuses on secure communication and access management. They discusses SSH’s efforts in integrating post-quantum cryptography into their products, highlighting the launch of their quantum-safe solutions, elaborate on the challenges of updating operational technology for quantum safety and the importance of pragmatic solutions. They emphasize the need for market education on PQ, the urgency of preparing for quantum threats, their concerns about the future impact of quantum computing on security, and much more

“Niccolo Somaschi, CEO of Quandela, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Niccolo describes the company’s approach to quantum computing, emphasizing the use of photonics and semiconductor technologies to manipulate photonic qubits. He highlights Quandela’s focus on building commercially useful quantum computers, the development of a unique programming framework for transforming gate-based circuits into photonic operations, the deployment of their 6-qubit processor, the challenges for scaling photonic quantum computers, and much more. ”

Judith Olson, a specialist in optical atomic clocks from Infleqtion, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the advancements in timekeeping technology, highlighting the role of optical atomic clocks in scientific research, GPS, and telecommunications, particularly for 5G and 6G networks. They cover challenges in clock synchronization and the push towards miniaturization for wider application, the size, weight and cost of clocks, and much more.

Chris Ballance, co-founder and CEO of Oxford Ionics, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Chris describes their unique trapped ion quantum computers using integrated electronics for scalability and low error rates. They cover development plans, including plans for scaling up to 50-100 qubit systems and the development roadmap towards a 256-qubit device. Chris and Yuval also discuss error correction, market strategy, misconceptions about trapped ions, and much more.

Cathal Mahon, Chief Business Officer of DeepTech Lab Quantum, Denmark. Cathal describes the lab’s initial program, part of the NATO-initiated DIANA initiative, which concentrates on startups in secure information sharing, sensing, and surveillance. He discusses the emphasis on the intersection of quantum technology and life sciences, reflecting Denmark’s strengths in these fields, future goals, and much more.

Nathan Shammah, CTO of the Unitary Fund, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Nathan discusses the non-profit’s evolution from focusing on software to hardware in quantum technologies, their Mitiq project for error mitigation in quantum computing, and the fund’s success in establishing a new research institute and promoting open-source quantum technology. Nathan also muses on a potential breakthrough moment for quantum technology, discusses open-source hardware projects, and much more.

Matt Martin, Managing Director of Oxford Instruments Nanoscience is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Matt discusses his company’s focus on dilution refrigerators for quantum computing, the differentiation between different refrigerators, modular designs, and scalability considerations. We also cover service, maintenance aspects, recent developments, and much more./

Alexandra Beckstein, CEO of QAI Ventures, and Damir Bogdan, CEO of Quantum Basel, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Alexandra and Damir describe the Basel ecosystem, their privately-funded accelerator program, and efforts to promote deindustrialization in Switzerland through technology and sustainability. They also describe quantum computer installations in Basel, the efforts to democratize quantum technology, the challenges in rapid development and global collaboration, and much more.

Jack Krupansky, a long-time observer of the quantum computing industry, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Jack rates the quantum progress in 2023, revisits his Christmas wish for 48 fully-connected qubits, discusses whether quantum computing is an industry or a sector, provides advice for those entering quantum, discusses his definition of a quantum ChatGPT moment, and much more.

Joe Fitzsimons, CEO of Horizon Quantum Computing, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Joe describes the company’s approach of building software development tools that aim to accelerate classical code and make it run more efficiently on quantum hardware. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of abstraction layers, the potential for quantum computing in chemistry, and much more.

Summary Roman Orus, founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Multiverse Computing is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Roman and Yuval spoke about developing quantum applications for customers, whether the right solution for the customer comes from a vertical-specific company or a quantum-centric company, their operating philosophy, and much more.

Summary Helmut Katzgraber, Global Practice Lead at the Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Helmut and Yuval discuss the process by which the Quantum Solution Lab helps customers, successful projects with BMW and Goldman Sachs, advice for customers thinking about such projects, and much more.

Summary Niels Bultink, founder and CEO of Qblox, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Niels and Yuval talk about quantum control of qubits, scaling up to thousands of qubits, qubit crosstalk, the Dutch quantum ecosystem and much more.

Summary Heather West, a research manager at IDC, focusing on quantum computing, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Heather and Yuval talk about where quantum computing is prioritized relative to over enterprise IT opportunities, the potential integration of quantum into the HPC data centers, full-stack vs. best-of-breed vendor selection and much more. Listen below, or get […]

Summary Michael Biercuk, CEO and founder of Q-Ctrl, a company that makes infrastructure software towards making quantum technology useful, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Michael and Yuval talk about quantum control, a discipline that helps stabilize unstable systems, its application to quantum computers and quantum sensors, Q-Ctrl’s educational software, and much more. Get the full […]

Summary Peter Chapman, CEO of IonQ, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Peter and Yuval discuss IonQ’s plans to scale their computers and deliver business value, the best application-development partners for quantum customers, IonQ’s new quantum manufacturing facility, his hiring philosophy, and much more. Get the full transcript on the Quantum Computing Report site

Summary Andrew Dzurak, founder and CEO of Diraq, a company developing silicon-based quantum computers built with existing chip fabrication technology, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Andrew and Yuval talk about the merits of their technology, the reason many companies have taken alternative approaches, when silicon dot computers will be available, a hypothetical dinner with Paul […]

Summary Jean-Francois Bobier, Partner and Director at the Boston Consulting Group, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Jean-Francois and Yuval talk about a wide range of subjects, including HPC integration, venture capital investment advice, enterprise projects in quantum computing and quantum security, and much more. Read the full transcript on the Quantum Computing Report site

Summary Three experts in quantum Monte Carlo: Quantum Monte Carlo with Gustavo Ordoñez of Moody’s Analytics, Giorgios Korpas of HSBC, and Iordanis Kerenidis of QCWare, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. They talk about what quantum Monte Carlo is, the difference from classical Monte Carlo, how soon before it becomes a production-ready algorithm, and much more. […]

Summary Aharon Brodutch and Ilia Khait, co-founders of Entangled Networks, a company building an optical interconnect between QPUs are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Aharon, Ilia, and Yuval talk about the efforts required to scale up quantum processors, their optimizing compiler, building a distributed quantum computer, and much more.

Summary Noel Goddard, CEO of Qunnect, a hardware company working to transform standard telecom networks into quantum secure communication networks is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Noel and Yuval spoke about 1st and 2nd-generation quantum secure networks, what one would need to do to create a secure link between Chicago and New York, the intersection of […]

Summary Wil Oxford, founder and CEO of Anametric, a company developing new technologies for chip-scale quantum photonics, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Wil and Yuval spoke about Anametric’s initial cybersecurity focus, why QKD is not a popular word in Washington DC, why the US Air Force is interested in Anametric’s products, and much more. Read […]

Summary Shai Machnes, CEO of Qruise, a company developing a machine-learning physicist, which is software that can automate the work of physicists building quantum computers, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Shai and Yuval talk about the genesis of his company, the repetitive tasks that their software can automate, how smart the software can become and […]

Summary Théau Peronnin, CEO and co-founder of Alice and Bob, a company making fault-tolerant quantum computers using cat qubits, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Theau and Yuval talk about what cat qubits are, why they protect against bit-flip errors, the kind of software that will be required to take advantage of these new machines, and […]

Summary Prof. Peter Kogge from Notre Dame, Prof. Geraldo Ortiz from Indiana University and Dr. David Stewart, managing director of the Purdue quantum science and engineering institute, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. They talk about the new Center for Quantum Technologies, a multi-site NSF-funded research center, which commercial sponsors are participating in the center and […]

Summary Daniel Volz, co-founder and CEO of Kipu Quantum, a software company working to accelerate the delivery of quantum advantage, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Daniel and Yuval talk about what Daniel learned about quantum at McKinsey and BASF, their optimized approach to quantum algorithms, the expected timescale for quantum advantage, and much more. Access […]

Summary Alex Keesling, CEO, and Nate Gemekle, CTO of QuEra, a company building quantum computers based on neutral atoms with a unique analog quantum computation mode, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Alex, Nate, and Yuval discuss why QuEra chose a different path toward universal, fault-tolerant quantum computers, the significance of recent qubit shuttling experiments, what […]

Summary Sabrina Maniscalco, co-founder and CEO of Algorithmiq, a company that is bringing quantum to life and to life sciences, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Sabrina and Yuval talk about Algorithmiq’s approach to achieving quantum advantage for life science applications using NISQ-era gate-based machines, her prediction for when quantum advantage will be achieved, the journey […]

Summary Pierre Desjardins, co-founder and CEO of C12 Quantum Electronics, a company using carbon nanotubes to create a new quantum architecture, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Pierre and Yuval talk about C12’s unique technology, what carbon nanotubes are, designing custom application-specific quantum chips, and much more. Read the full transcript on the Quantum Computing Report

Summary Mark Jackson, senior quantum evangelist at Quantinuum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Mark and Yuval talk about optimizing compilers, quantum error correction news, whether customers prefer shrink-wrapped quantum software, and much more. Read the full transcript on The Quantum Computing Report

Summary Max Sich, co-founder and CEO of Aegiq, a quantum photonics company, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Max and Yuval talk about Aegiq’s first product, a single-photon source, and its potential applications, their business model, the impact of governments in quantum – beyond funding – and much more. Read the full transcript on the Quantum […]

Summary Murray Thom, VP of Product Management at D-Wave, Sam Lorenzo, CEO at InspirationQ, and Sergio Gago, Managing Director – Quantum Computing at Moody’s Analytics, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Murray, Sam, Sergio, and Yuval discuss quantum and non-quantum approaches to solving the Travelling Salesperson Problem, benchmarking for TSP, how companies should approach optimization problems, […]

Summary Aurelie Helouis, founder and CEO of InfinityQ Technologies, developer of an analog quantum computer, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Aurelie and Yuval talk about the types of problems that such a computer can solve, a unique application in the world of online gaming, and much more. Read the full transcript on the Quantum Computing […]

Summary Yianni Gamvros, Head of Business Development at QCWare is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Yianni and Yuval talk about Q2B, the annual trade show that QCWare produces, intellectual property ownership when providing professional services, the importance of investments in software benchmarking, and much more. Read the full transcript on the Quantum Computing Report site

Summary John Prisco, President and CEO of Safe Quantum, a quantum security consulting firm is interviewed by Yuval Boger. John and Yuval talk about the maturity of PQC, QKD, quantum networks, and their timing overlap, national and international testbeds for quantum security, successful case studies and more. Read the full transcript on the Quantum Computing […]

Summary Alireza Najafi-Yazdi, founder and CEO at Anyon Systems is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Alireza and Yuval talk about Alireza’s full-stack quantum computer company that tackles everything from cryogenics to qubits to software, how to keep quantum computers running without attaching a technician to them, and much more. The full transcript is available on the […]

Summary Mads Bahrami, Manager of Educational Programs and Quantum Projects at Wolfram is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Mads and Yuval talk about the quantum capabilities of Mathematica, the types of users that might find it interesting, the difference between Mathematica and Qiskit as it relates to quantum computing, and much more. The full transcript is […]

Summary Jack Krupansky occupies a unique place in the quantum community. Since 2018, as a non-affiliated observer, he wrote dozens of highly-detailed informal papers exploring various aspects of quantum computing. He recently announced that his five-year immersion in quantum computing is ending, and I was curious to know why. Though Jack shies away from microphones (at least from […]

Summary Alex Khan, Quantum Computing Entrepreneur and CEO of ZebraKet is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Alex and Yuval talk about Alex’s book “Quantum Computing Experimentation with Amazon Braket,” his experience working with different hardware and software packages on Braket, the best way for optimization experts to get into quantum computing, and much more.

Summary Dr. Bob Sutor, VP of Corporate Development at ColdQuanta is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Bob spoke about leaving IBM, what he has learned about the quantum market in the past year, whether quantum sensors will become mainstream before quantum computing, and much more.

Summary Simon Phillips, Chief Technology Officer at Oxford Quantum Circuits is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Simon and Yuval talk about OQC’s unique approach to building quantum computers using superconductors, why OQC’s quantum computer is online just some of the time, Simon’s journey from gaming to quantum computing, and much more. 

Summary Michele Mosca, founder, President, and CEO of EvolutionQ, a quantum-safe cybersecurity company is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They talk about Post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distributions, the timeline for hardening a company’s infrastructure, standards organizations, and much more.

Summary Yuval Boger interviews Prof. Eduardo Miranda and Brian Siegelwax, authors of “Teaching Qubits to Sing: Mission Impossible?”, a fascinating work about creating music with quantum computers. They talk about how the program works, their plans for future work, finishing Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, and much more.