The Superposition Guy’s Podcast
Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra, hosts thought leaders in quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications to discuss business and technical aspects that impact the quantum ecosystem.
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Helmut Katzgraber (55North): Why materials simulation beats optimization for near-term quantum
Yuval Boger interviews Helmut Katzgraber, general partner at 55North and former quantum leader at AWS. They discuss Helmut’s view that the most promising near- to mid-term quantum applications are in quantum simulation for materials, chemicals, and pharma, rather than optimization. They also explore European competitiveness, venture opportunities across the quantum stack, cloud and on-prem deployment models, and the workforce and product skills needed to turn quantum ideas into successful companies.
Mehmet Sanliol (Evercore): Why quantum valuations hinge on 2030 revenue multiples and consolidation
Yuval Boger interviews Mehmet Sanliol, managing director at Evercore covering quantum technologies and semiconductors. They discuss how investors value public quantum companies, when private companies should consider IPOs or SPACs, and why consolidation may shape the next phase of the industry. Mehmet also shares his perspective on technical and market signals that could affect valuations, the outlook for quantum software, and the recent developments in quantum that caught his attention most.
Robert Wille (Munich Quantum Software Company): Quantum software needs design automation, not just algorithms
Yuval interviews Robert Wille, a computer scientist and co-founder focused on quantum computing software. They discuss the field’s transition from research to practical deployment, the need for heterogeneous and hardware-agnostic software stacks, and the integration of quantum into HPC environments. Robert explains the importance of design automation, open-source strategy, and AI-assisted development, arguing that quantum’s complex optimization challenges resemble those long solved in classical computing.
Sebastian Hassinger (The New Quantum Era): why neutral atoms lead the qubit race for now
This week, I interview Sebastian Hassinger, host of The New Quantum Era podcast, and author of a new book by the same name. Sebastian and I have many things in common beyond our jobs in quantum. We are both podcasters, neither of us has a PhD, and we are both authors of new books – Sebastian’s The New Quantum Era, and my Quantum Bits, the Comic Book Guide to Quantum Computing. In a conversation that is more symmetric than the typical episode, we compare notes about the motivation and process of writing these books, explaining quantum computing for non-physicists, debate…
Klea Dhmitri (Hamamatsu): Photonics as the hidden backbone of quantum hardware scaling
Klea Dhmitri of Hamamatsu joins Yuval to discuss the company’s role as a photonic component provider for trapped-ion and neutral-atom quantum computers. She explains key technologies such as photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), SPADs, and quantitative CMOS cameras, and how scaling to larger qubit arrays changes requirements for speed, resolution, and integration. Klea also shares how customer demand is pushing product innovation, reflects on her unconventional path into quantum, and offers advice for those looking to build careers in photonics and quantum technologies.
Brian Gaucher (IBM): Why engineering, not physics, now limits quantum progress
Yuval Boger interviews Brian Gaucher, an experienced engineer and IBM veteran who co-chaired ERVA’s report Engineering Research to Advance Quantum Technologies. Brian explains that while U.S. quantum science remains strong, global competition is accelerating and the key limiter is no longer physics discovery but engineering the path from “lab to fab”—scalable, manufacturable, reliable systems. They discuss why the U.S. should pursue a coordinated, semiconductor-like national strategy with shared pilot lines, standards, metrology, public-private investment, and a broader workforce—not just physicists. They also cover the report’s four pillars (materials, biology, computing, AI), the importance of domestic fabrication, and why biology and…
Michaela Eichinger (Quantum Machines): Why classical compute and HPC integration will define useful quantum
Yuval Boger interviews Michaela Eichinger, a product solutions physicist at Quantum Machines and the author of a widely read quantum computing newsletter. They discuss her transition from academia to industry, her fascination with systems-level views of the quantum stack, and the role of communication in building the quantum ecosystem. The conversation covers the state of quantum computing in 2026, realistic metrics for progress, superconducting qubits, and why classical processing and HPC integration are becoming central to useful quantum computers.
Lionel Martellini (EDHEC Quantum Institute): Why business leaders need quantum awareness, not quantum washing
Yuval Boger interviews Lionel Martellini, finance professor at EDHEC and founding director of the EDHEC Quantum Institute. Lionel describes his unusual path from finance to astrophysics and why business schools should teach quantum awareness to future leaders. They discuss core quantum concepts, the danger of overhyping “quantum washing,” and the real prospects for quantum applications in finance. The conversation also explores executive education, practical use cases, and how businesses should prepare for quantum technologies.
Dorit Dor (QBeat Ventures): What cybersecurity’s rise teaches quantum go-to-market
Yuval Boger interviews Dorit Dor, co-founder of QBeat Ventures and former senior executive at Check Point. They discuss lessons quantum startups can draw from the evolution of cybersecurity, including the importance of go-to-market strategy, focus, and adherence to standards. Dorit outlines her fund’s cross-stack investment strategy, compares different quantum modalities, comments on public market dynamics, and highlights the growing Israeli quantum ecosystem and its potential for future impact.
Matt Kinsella (Infleqtion): Why Neutral Atoms Power Sensors, Clocks, and Computers Alike
Yuval Boger interviews Matt Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion. They discuss Infleqtion’s neutral-atom strategy, including its combination of quantum computing, sensing, and timing products, and why Matt believes that diversified approach strengthens both the business and the technology stack. Matt also shares his timeline for commercially useful quantum computing, his reaction to Google entering neutral atoms, and his perspective on capital, talent, and scaling the company as a newly public business.
Gil Kalai (Hebrew University / Reichman University): Why noise may doom quantum computers
Yuval Boger interviews mathematician Gil Kalai about his long-standing skepticism regarding scalable quantum computing. Kalai explains two main arguments behind his theory: correlated noise that may defeat quantum error correction and complexity-based limits on NISQ devices achieving quantum supremacy. They discuss experimental claims such as Google’s 2019 result, potential tests of Kalai’s conjectures, and the implications for the future of quantum research. The conversation also explores how Kalai hopes the community will evaluate bold claims and what scientific insights could emerge if quantum computing ultimately fails.
Tom Darras (Welinq): Scaling quantum computers by networking shared entanglement
Yuval Boger interviews Tom Darras, CEO and co-founder of Welinq. They discuss how quantum networking uses shared entanglement to interconnect quantum processors, enabling modular scale-out clusters and quantum-safe connectivity between data centers. Tom explains the technical building blocks—qubit-photon interfaces, optical networks, entangled photon sources, and especially quantum memories—as well as the performance metrics that matter most, like entanglement generation rate, fidelity, and memory lifetime. They also cover Welinq’s Arachne compiler for distributing circuits across multiple QPUs, why networking is becoming a consensus scaling strategy across modalities, and how “quantum-augmented data centers” are starting to become real initiatives.
Bob Sorensen (Hyperion Research): Solve real bottlenecks first, then evaluate quantum
Yuval Boger interviews Bob Sorensen of Hyperion Research about the growing convergence of quantum computing and high-performance computing. They outline a problem-first adoption playbook for HPC centers: identify bottlenecks, benchmark classical options and costs, then evaluate quantum as an accelerator with clear ROI and procurement targets. Sorensen weighs cloud versus on‑prem tradeoffs, argues quantum hardware needs short lifecycles with upgrade paths, and explains why HPC managers mainly worry about seamless integration. They close with practical definitions of quantum advantage (speed, capability, and power), real-world case studies, and why error-correction-driven architecture is increasingly shaping modality decisions.
Christian Weedbrook (Xanadu): Scaling photonic quantum computers through optical networking
Yuval Boger interviews Christian Weedbrook, founder and CEO of Xanadu. They discuss Xanadu’s photonic approach to gate-based quantum computing, the advantages of room-temperature operation, and the company’s plan to scale through optical networking. Christian also describes PennyLane, photonic error correction, customer engagements, and Xanadu’s target of building a 500-logical-qubit system by 2029–2030. The conversation also touches on partnerships, manufacturing, likely early applications in chemistry and materials, and much more.
Scott Aaronson (UT Austin): Why the case against quantum computing keeps getting weaker
Yuval Boger interviews Scott Aaronson, a UT Austin computer science professor known for his work on quantum computing theory. They explore the current state of quantum hardware, the narrowing case for quantum skepticism, and the realistic path toward fault-tolerant, useful quantum machines. The conversation also covers quantum algorithms, cryptography risks, ethics, hype in commercialization, and advice for the next generation of quantum researchers.
Joab Rosenberg (Deep33): Betting on commercial quantum value by 2027
Yuval Boger interviews Joab Rosenberg, partner at Deep33, a new deep-tech venture fund focused on the future of compute. They discuss the fund’s investment thesis across quantum computing, AI infrastructure, and energy, and why Joab expects near-term commercial quantum applications. The conversation also covers hardware vs. software opportunities, fundraising realities, geopolitics, education in quantum, and Joab’s favorite quantum dinner guests.
Vishal Chatrath (QuantrolOx): Automating qubit tuning to industrialize quantum chip manufacturing
Yuval Boger interviews Vishal Chatrath, CEO and co-founder of QuantrolOx, a quantum control software company focused on automating qubit tuning and calibration. They discuss how automation accelerates chip characterization, supports scalable manufacturing, and feeds into real-time calibration and error correction. The conversation covers competition in quantum control, open architectures, fundraising challenges, and what it takes to industrialize quantum hardware.
Zach Yerushalmi (Elevate Quantum): Why quantum needs advanced market commitments, not just grants
Yuval Boger interviews Zach Yerushalmi, CEO of Elevate Quantum and leader of the U.S. Quantum Tech Hub. They discuss how to accelerate quantum commercialization through industry-led ecosystems, targeted public–private partnerships, and clear prioritization across research, industry, and market failures. Zach draws parallels to semiconductors and biotech, emphasizing demand signals, advanced market commitments, and cycle time as key success metrics. The conversation highlights the high geopolitical stakes of quantum and the urgency for the U.S. to execute its industrial strategy correctly.
Jonathan Reiner (Quantum Machines): Why control hardware can’t be the bottleneck for error correction
Yuval Boger interviews Jonathan, a physicist who leads the Product Solutions team at Quantum Machines. They discuss how quantum control challenges have evolved from rapid experiment iteration to squeezing higher fidelities and enabling low-latency, accelerator-connected workflows needed for quantum error correction. Jonathan describes QM’s stack—from QUA and calibration libraries to Qualibrate, and OPX-NIC / DGX Quantum for fast decoder development and reinforcement-learning-driven calibration. They also explore what it will take to scale control systems beyond racks of boxes, what skills labs need to operate quantum computers, how QM approaches customer IP protection, and why Jonathan remains a spin-qubit fan while…
Kike Miralles (Intel Capital): Why quantum VC bets on hardware, middleware, and logical qubits
Kike Miralles, investment director at Intel Capital, is interviewd by Yuval Boger. They speak about corporate venture investing in quantum technologies. Kike explains Intel Capital’s focus on quantum hardware and middleware, compares leading modalities, and outlines emerging themes like QPU scale-out networking, hybrid classical–quantum error correction, and the growing role of logical qubits as a core metric. He also discusses check sizes and stages, government-heavy revenue, PR and hype in quantum, expected consolidation among hardware players, and what differentiates strong quantum investors and startups in today’s market.
Joe Ghalbouni (Ghalbouni Consulting): Algorithms, not hardware, are quantum’s real bottleneck
Joe Ghalbouni is interviewed by Yuval Boger and describes his journey from quantum communication research and teaching in Lebanon to leading quantum and AI initiatives at Point72 and founding Ghalbouni Consulting. They discuss how to educate non-technical audiences, identify sector-specific use cases, and build roadmaps for quantum, AI, HPC, PQC, and QKD, including quantum risk assessments and migration to post-quantum cryptography. Joe highlights high-value financial use cases in optimization and quantum machine learning, the role of quantum-inspired methods on classical hardware, and the practicalities of deploying production systems with SLAs, security, and hybrid cloud/on-prem access. He argues that algorithms and…
Laurence Coldicott (Quantum.Tech): Why conference agendas are shifting from hype to practitioner case studies
Laurence Coldicott, curator of global quantum technology conferences, is interviewed Yuval Boger. They discuss how enterprise engagement has expanded beyond early adopters in finance to logistics, pharma, and defense—and how agendas now balance computing with “quantum defense” topics like PQC and QKD. Laurence contrasts U.S. scale and federal momentum with Europe’s fragmented landscape, notes attendance growth from hundreds to over a thousand, and describes a successful new event in Doha. He emphasizes keeping conferences pragmatic and hype-free, prioritizing practitioner talks and real case studies, and offers advice to speakers: be candid about maturity, challenges, and near-term value. They touch on…
Bill Wisotsky (SAS): Treating QPUs as just another processor beside CPUs, GPUs
Bill Wisotsky, Principal Quantum Systems Architect at SAS, joins Yuval to discuss SAS’s vendor-agnostic, hybrid approach to quantum and analytics. Highlights include D-Wave warm-starts that let SAS prove optimal kidney-exchange solutions in seconds, as well as QML pilots for fraud and bankruptcy modeling and disaster response. He shares a pragmatic definition of “quantum advantage”, treating QPUs as just another PU alongside CPUs/GPUs, and why rapid progress toward error correction—and ideas like Penrose’s—keep him learning.
Sergio Gago (Cloudera): No quantum advantage in finance today, but the gap is closing
Sergio Gago, CTO of Cloudera and former Head of AI & Quantum at Moody’s, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss a practical, problem-first path to quantum in finance. Sergio contrasts annealers and gate-based systems, emphasizes hybrid workflows for portfolio optimization and Monte Carlo risk, and explores fraud detection and knowledge-graph use cases. Sergio stresses rigorous benchmarking against top-end GPUs/FPGAs, explainability for regulators, and total cost of ownership over lab metrics. They also touch on post-quantum cryptography (offense vs. defense), realistic definitions of “quantum advantage,” and why disciplined pilots—and candid vendor comparisons—matter more than hype, and much more.
Constanza Bustamante (CNAS): Why tariffs could break America’s quantum supply chain
Constanza Bustamante, a research fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), is my guest in this episode. She joins me to discuss quantum policy at the nexus of national and economic security. Constanza contrasts China’s state-led, scale-oriented model with the U.S.’s science-first, private-sector translation approach; traces bipartisan continuity from the National Quantum Initiative Act through today; and examines Europe’s growing techno-nationalism and reciprocity gaps. Constanza argues broad tariffs risk hobbling a nascent U.S. quantum supply chain, explores quantum sensing as a near-term “atomic advantage”, weighs research-security safeguards against academic openness, and much more.
Vijoy Pandey & Reza Nejabati (Cisco): Building the quantum internet, not the QPU
Vijoy Pandey, who leads Cisco’s Outshift incubation group, and Reza Nejabati, Cisco’s head of quantum research, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss Cisco’s strategy to enable distributed quantum computing and a future “quantum internet.” Vijoy and Reza explain why Cisco won’t build QPUs, focusing instead on room-temperature, telecom-band entanglement networking. They discuss Cisco’s aim is to make networking a “no-brainer” and push modality complexity to the edge via transducers and even entanglement-mode conversion, the argument that scale-out plus scale-up will reach “million usable qubits” faster, and much more.
Bert de Jong (Berkeley Lab QSA): Scientific quantum advantage needs far less precision than cryptography
Bert de Jong, Director of the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) at Berkeley Lab, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Bert describes how the center develops superconducting, trapped-ion, and neutral-atom technologies in parallel, and the importance of certification in verifying quantum computations. They discuss the roadmap for integrating quantum into HPC at NERSC, the cost and scaling challenges of large systems, and the Department of Energy’s focus on scientific—not cryptographic—applications. Bert also highlights creative approaches to error correction, opportunities for industry collaboration, the need for workforce training starting in high schools and community colleges, and why he believes quantum will deliver practical…
Sebastian Weidt (Universal Quantum): Scaling trapped ions with laser-free control and 70K cooling
My guest today is Sebastian Weidt, CEO and co-founder of Universal Quantum. We discuss his company’s unique approach to building scalable trapped-ion quantum computers. Sebastian explains how Universal Quantum focuses on overcoming key scaling challenges—such as error-free modular connections, laser-free control, and integrated electronics—rather than rushing small systems to market. He contrasts their 70K cooling and qubit-shuttling architecture with other modalities, addresses trade-offs like gate speed, and shares why algorithmic execution speed can offset slower clock cycles. We also talk about the company’s €70M DLR contracts, its emphasis on software alongside hardware, and Sebastian’s view that quantum utility will likely…
Scott Buchholz (Deloitte): Why enterprises should start their quantum journey now
Scott Buchholz, global leader for Deloitte Consulting’s quantum computing efforts, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Scott explains how Deloitte helps clients understand quantum technology and its potential applications, particularly in solving business problems. They discuss the timelines for quantum computing becoming commercially useful, referencing industry roadmaps. He emphasizes Deloitte’s role in bridging the gap between technical jargon and business needs, helping clients navigate vendor selection, shares insights into the learning curve associated with quantum computing, highlights Deloitte’s work in developing quantum-inspired machine learning solutions, and much more.
Tal David (Quantum Art): Scaling trapped ions with multi-qubit gates and optical tweezers
Tal David, CEO and co-founder of Quantum Art, is my guest on this week’s Superposition Guy’s Podcast. We delve into Quantum Art’s focus on full-stack quantum computing using trapped ions. Tal and I explore their unique architecture, which emphasizes sophisticated multi-qubit gate operations, the use of optical tweezers for segmenting ion chains, and dynamic reconfigurability to scale up to millions of qubits. Tal outlines the company’s ambitious roadmap, aiming to launch a 50-qubit system by 2025 and a 1,000-qubit system by 2027, with a long-term objective of achieving a million-qubit system. He also discusses the challenges and advantages of their…
Scott Genin (OTI Lumionics): Classical emulation of 80 qubits still beats quantum chemistry claims
My guest today is Scott Genin, Vice President of Materials Discovery at OTI Lumionics. Scott outlines his role in overseeing materials design and simulation programs, focusing on OLEDs and cathode patterning materials. He highlights OTI’s growth and its strategic integration of quantum-inspired methods due to current limitations in quantum computing. Scott remains optimistic about the future of quantum but emphasizes the need for further advancements, particularly regarding error correction and cost efficiency. He also shares insights on a novel encoding method that allows OTI to emulate up to 80 qubits classically, significantly improving their simulation capabilities. We segway into the…
Preeti Chalsani & Harley Johnson (Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park): Building a $500M state-backed quantum hub
Preeti Chalsani, Chief Quantum Officer at Intersect Illinois, and Harley Johnson, CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Preeti and Harley discuss the rapid creation and ambitious goals of the IQMP, a state-backed initiative to support the scale-up of quantum computing and microelectronics. They talk about the park’s public-private structure, a $500M infrastructure investment by the state, early tenants like PsiQuantum and and Diraq, and its emphasis on workforce development and cross-sector collaboration. They also explore Illinois’ unique advantages as well as the challenges of infrastructure timelines, community impact, managing expectations in a fast-moving…
Michele Dallari & Marco Polini (Planckian): scaling qubits with just two control lines
Michele Dallari, co-founder and CEO, and Marco Polini, co-founder, of Planckian, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Michele and Marco talk about their company’s novel superconducting chip architecture, which uses global control and always-on ZZ interactions to drastically reduce wiring complexity and improve scalability. They discuss the advantages of controlling many qubits with just two or three classical lines, their early-stage experimental progress, and the software adaptations required to compile algorithms for their architecture. The conversation also touches on Italy’s growing quantum ecosystem, Planckian’s collaborative approach to chip manufacturing, their excitement about recent advances in pulse engineering to compensate for fabrication…
Romana Schirhagl (QT Sense): Diamond dust sensors that detect cellular stress
Romana Schirhagl, co-founder, and Deepak Veeregowda, CEO of QT Sense are interviewed by Yuval Boger. QT Sense develops quantum sensing technology using NV center sensors in nanodiamonds for biomedical applications. Romana explains how their technology measures magnetic noise from free radicals inside cells, indicating cellular stress, similar to a small-scale MRI. Deepak discusses the company’s product, Quantum Nuova, which is available for research and diagnostic purposes, particularly in cancer and infectious disease detection. QT Sense describes their technology as having subcellular resolution and nanomolar sensitivity, sees a key advantage in applying NV sensors in living systems where the sensors move…
Andrea Tabacchini (Quantum Brilliance): Diamond qubits that run at room temperature
Andrea Tabacchini of Quantum Brilliance joins Yuval to discuss room-temperature quantum computing. Quantum Brilliance develops compact, diamond-based quantum accelerators for edge applications like robotics and satellites. Andrea explains their nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center technology, enabling stable qubits without cryogenic cooling. With innovations in deterministic defect placement and scalable nanoelectronics, they aim to launch a commercial 60–100 qubit quantum computer by 2029. He envisions small, low-power quantum processors working alongside classical systems and sees growing investment driving practical quantum applications within five years.
Michelle Simmons (SQC): Atom-precision silicon qubits, no hype
Michelle Simmons, CEO of Silicon Quantum Computing, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Michelle’s company uses phosphorus atoms in silicon-28 to create high-fidelity, low-noise qubits with exceptional coherence. She highlights their multi-nucleus spin registers for all-to-all connectivity and native multi-qubit operations, achieving what she describes as industry-leading fidelities. We discuss their three products—quantum machine learning, analog simulation, and fault-tolerant quantum computing—and their progress. We also discuss the expected date of their error-corrected system, the key to accelerating their roadmap, and much more.
Maud Vinet (Quobly): Why silicon qubit control, not fabrication yield, is the bottleneck
Maud Vinet, CEO and co-founder of Quobly. We discuss the company’s mission to build large-scale quantum computers based on silicon qubits. Maud explains how silicon offers unique advantages in scalability, leveraging decades of semiconductor expertise, and why the biggest challenge lies in qubit control rather than fabrication yield. Maud shares insights on her transition from semiconductor R&D to quantum computing, the partnerships Quobly has formed with fabs like STMicroelectronics, the anticipated timeline for achieving significant qubit counts, and much more.
David Rivas (Rigetti): Why vertical integration and chiplets scale superconducting qubits
David Rivas, Chief Technology Officer at Rigetti Computing, joins Yuval Boger to discuss Rigetti’s approach to building superconducting quantum computers. He highlights the company’s full-stack capabilities, including its captive quantum fab and proprietary control systems, emphasizing the advantages of vertical integration for optimizing performance. David explains Rigetti’s chiplet-based approach to scaling quantum processors, a key strategy for achieving large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing. He also introduces the Novara QPU, a modular 9-qubit system designed for flexibility and interoperability with third-party hardware and software. The conversation covers the evolution of quantum computing architectures, Rigetti’s move to 3D signaling for better qubit connectivity,…
Daniel Porat & Emanuele Dalla-Torre (Quantymize): Cutting qubit needs with hybrid optimization
Daniel Porat and Prof. Emanuele Dalla-Torre of Quantimize join Yuval Boger to discuss their work in quantum optimization and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. Daniel, CEO of Quantimize, describes how the company focuses on real-world optimization problems in industries like energy, e-commerce, and scheduling, leveraging quantum computing to enhance efficiency. Emanuele, a professor at Bar-Ilan University, explains the company’s core algorithm, ECHO (Efficient Correlated Optimization), which significantly reduces qubit requirements for solving complex combinatorial problems. They highlight their commitment to benchmarking quantum approaches against classical solutions and their efforts to provide accessible quantum computing tools to non-experts. The discussion also covers the…
Matthijs Rijlaarsdam (QuantWare): Solving fan-out, integration, and yield to reach a million qubits
Matthijs Rijlaarsdam, co-founder and CEO of QuantWare, joins Yuval Boger to discuss how his company is enabling the scaling of quantum processors through its VIO technology, a 3D chip architecture that addresses key bottlenecks in scaling qubits. Matthijs explains the three major challenges—fan-out, integration of components, and yield—and how VIO solves these to facilitate quantum chips with millions of qubits. He also shares insights into Quantware’s business model, which spans fully packaged chips, foundry services, and packaging services, drawing parallels to the semiconductor industry. They explore the impact of heat, signal routing, and error correction, the strategic importance of marketing…
Konstantinos Karagiannis (Protiviti): The quantum security clock is already running out
Konstantinos Karagiannis, the leader of quantum computing services at Protiviti. We discuss the dual aspects of quantum computing: its promise in transformative use cases and its threats in post-quantum cryptography. Konstantinos explains why organizations need to act now to secure their data against future quantum threats, emphasizing the importance of cryptographic agility and hybrid solutions. He highlights how different industries, particularly financial services and government, are leading the way in adopting post-quantum standards. We also explore the challenges of quantum key distribution, the evolving vendor landscape, how organizations can prioritize their post-quantum journeys. , and much more.
Shahin Khan (OrionX): Why HPC Is Quantum Computing’s Natural First Home
Shahin Khan, co-founder of OrionX, joins Yuval Boger to explore the intersection of quantum computing and high-performance computing (HPC). Shahin discusses why HPC is a natural early adopter of quantum technologies, the role of QPUs alongside GPUs and CPUs, and how quantum computing aligns with global megatrends. They delve into scaling challenges, the potential for quantum to revolutionize tensor-based problems, and the broader implications of quantum on energy efficiency and scientific discovery. Shahin also reflects on the industry’s progress, the importance of rational exuberance, and the need to set realistic expectations while maintaining excitement about quantum’s transformative potential.
Frédéric Rivain (Dashlane): Getting password managers ready before Q-Day hits
Frédéric Rivain, CTO of Dashlane is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the intersection of quantum computing and cybersecurity. Frédéric explains how Dashlane is preparing for the post-quantum era by testing cryptographic algorithms, implementing crypto-agility, and anticipating the “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” threat. They explore the role of NIST in standardization, the challenges of migrating to post-quantum cryptography, and the evolving nature of credential security. Last, they cover AI-powered phishing attacks, government preparedness for Q-Day, and much more.
Simon Borger (Patent Attorney): Quantum Patents Are Booming, But Trolls Haven’t Arrived Yet
Simon Borger, a physicist turned patent attorney, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the evolving intellectual property landscape in quantum technologies. Simon shares insights on global patent trends, the role of startups versus large companies, and the challenges of filing patents for quantum innovations. They explore how to balance academic publishing with IP protection, the rising influence of European filings, and the surprising nuances of Chinese patent strategies, and much more.
Tobias Lindstrom (NPL): Why national labs won’t crown a quantum computing winner
Tobias Lindstrom, Head of Science for the Department of Quantum Technologies at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the critical role of national measurement institutes in the quantum ecosystem. Tobias explains how NPL bridges the gap between academia and industry, delves into the complexities of quantum benchmarking and standardization, and explores advancements in quantum communications, sensing, and computing. They also touch on the evolving quantum supply chain, the role of neutrality in measurement services, and what the future holds for quantum technologies. Transcript Yuval Boger: Hello Tobias and thank you for…
Zoran Krunic (Amgen): Why Small Clinical Trial Datasets Suit Quantum Machine Learning
Zoran Krunic, Senior Manager of Data Science at Amgen Research and Development, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Zoran and Yuval talk about leveraging quantum machine learning for clinical trial data, the challenges of implementing new technologies in regulated environments, combining quantum computing with generative AI, strategies for scaling quantum efforts in biopharma, and much more.
Toby Cubitt (Phasecraft): Gate fidelity, not qubit count, decides quantum’s timeline
Toby Cubitt, the person with the best name in quantum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Toby is also co-founder, CTO, and Chief Science Officer of Phasecraft, a quantum algorithms company developing highly efficient algorithms tailored for near-term quantum hardware. We discuss Phasecraft’s approach to bridging the gap between quantum demonstrations and useful applications, the role of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms in accelerating materials science, the importance of optimizing for specific hardware platforms, and the critical need for higher gate fidelities in quantum computing. Toby also shares his thoughts on when quantum computing might deliver commercially useful results, his views on AI’s…
Jannes Stubbeman (Aqora): Building a Kaggle for Quantum Hackathons
Yuval Boger interviews Jannes Stubbeman, co-founder and CEO of Aqora, a platform aimed at creating a “Kaggle for Quantum” by providing an operating system for both in-person and online hackathons in the quantum computing space. Jannes and Yuval discuss the origins of Aqora, how it supports hardware vendors in organizing impactful hackathons, the intricacies of benchmarking quantum use cases, the challenges and logistics of hosting competitions, and much more.
Yianni Gamvros and Iordanis Kerenidis (Quantum Signals): Classical AI now, quantum upside later for trading
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 (QuEra): Neutral atoms, Google’s bet, and the road to logical qubits
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 ecosystem, expectations for production-scale deployment, challenges like talent acquisition, and much more. Transcript Jack: Hi, this is Jack Krupansky interviewing Yuval Boger. So, Yuval, who are you and what do you do? Yuval: My name is Yuval Boger. I’m chief commercial officer of QuEra. QuEra…
Whurley (Strangeworks): Why quantum needs business translation, not more hype
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 (UK Quantum Communications Hub): Building QKD from Handheld Devices to Satellites
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 (Quantum Transistors): Diamond spin qubits and silicon photonics for a universal quantum processor
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 & Ray Smets (Quantum Circuits): Dual-Rail Qubits Catch Errors at the Hardware Level
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 (Anzaetek): Quantum machine learning for data-starved hospitals
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
Constantin Gonciulea & Charlee Stefanski (Building Quantum Software): Teaching developers to think in quantum algorithms
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 Mykhailova (Microsoft): Closing the gap between qubit basics and real algorithms
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 (BlueQubit): Hardware-agnostic software for real quantum advantage
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 & Jonathan Wurtz (QuEra): Neutral atoms, error correction, and the path to useful quantum chemistry
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): Why Quantum Computing Needs Hybrid HPC Integration
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 (Orca Computing): Building Photonic Quantum Computers from Telecom Parts
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 (Freelance Consultant): Why Quantum Careers Reward Non-Linear Paths
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.
Robert Sutor (Futurum Group): Why quantum needs an industry-wide, vendor-neutral view
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.
Mike Biercuk & Natasha Sachdeva (Q-CTRL): Error tools make today’s noisy hardware solve real problems
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 (XPRIZE): A $5 million hunt for real quantum advantage
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.
Keysight Technologies: Test and Measurement Across Every Quantum Modality
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.
Nardo Manaloto (Qubits Ventures): Betting across quantum, thermodynamic, and biocomputing startups
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.
Bob Sorensen (Hyperion Research): Why Enterprises Are Shifting Back to On-Premises Quantum
Bob Sorensen, chief analyst for quantum computing at Hyperion Research, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the growing interest in on-premises quantum computing, their recent survey of the substantial potential ROI for enterprises using quantum optimization processes, the reality of Quantum AI, useful lessons that quantum vendors can learn from HPC vendors, and much more.
Lute Maleki (OEwaves): Why narrow linewidth lasers are the hidden bottleneck in quantum tech
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 (ParTec): Treating Quantum Computers as Nodes in HPC Clusters
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 (Quantum Industry Canada): Why Canada Ranks Among the Top Quantum Ecosystems
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 (EeroQ): Electrons on Helium as a Qubit Platform
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 (Google Quantum AI): Turning quantum supremacy into a real product roadmap
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 (Merck KGaA): Why a pharma company builds its own quantum roadmap
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 (Quantum Machines): Control Electronics as the Hidden Bottleneck in Quantum Computing
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 (Quantum Careers Consulting): Quantum talent competition now rivals AI hiring wars
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 (Kvantify): Faster VQE algorithms for real-world drug discovery
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.
MIT iQuHack Winners (QuEra Challenge): Solving Max Independent Set on Neutral Atoms
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.
Enrique Solano & Daniel Volz (Kipu Quantum): Quantum Advantage Is Closer Than the Consensus Thinks
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 (Terra Quantum): One Qubit, Many Products, From Sensing to Cryptography
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 & Miikka Sainio (SSH Communications Security): Making 30-Year-Old Protocols Quantum Safe
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 (Quandela): Photons and semiconductors combine for useful quantum computing
“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 (Infleqtion): Optical Clocks Tick Toward GPS and 6G
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.
Andrei Dragomir (Aquark Technologies): Shrinking Cold Atom Sensors to Phone Size
Andrei Dragomir, CEO of Aquark Technologies, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. His company, emerging from the University of Southampton, focuses on miniaturizing quantum devices, particularly for sensing applications, aiming to transform room-sized quantum systems into mobile phone-sized units. Aquark is also part of NATO Diana accelerator and is pioneering in enhancing the practicality and robustness of quantum sensors. Andrei highlights their recent airborne experiment, describes what keeps him up at night, and much more.
Chris Ballance (Oxford Ionics): Building Trapped Ion Qubits on Classical Chips
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 (DeepTech Lab Quantum): Denmark bets on NATO-backed quantum startups
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.
Ryan Lafler (Quantum Corridor): Building a fiber highway for quantum networking
Ryan Lafler, President and CTO of Quantum Corridor, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Ryan highlights Quantum Corridor’s development of a 12-mile fiber network in the Midwest, designed for quantum and classical computing. The network, connecting major data centers, focuses on quantum communications and research, with a capacity of 40 terabits per second. Ryan discusses collaborations, such as with Toshiba Systems for quantum key distribution, emphasizes the strategic importance of the Midwest location, notes the project’s governmental support and its role in advancing global quantum technology competitiveness, and much more.
Nathan Shammah (Unitary Fund): Betting on open source to build quantum’s missing infrastructure
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 (Oxford Instruments): What Actually Differentiates a Dilution Refrigerator
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 & Damir Bogdan (QAI Ventures / Quantum Basel): A privately funded quantum hub to fight Swiss deindustrialization
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 (Independent Analyst): Why Quantum Still Falls Short of Real Utility
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 (Horizon Quantum): Turning legacy classical code into quantum programs
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.
Denise Ruffner (Diversity in Quantum): Fixing the Pipeline, Not Just the Photo
Denise Ruffner, president of Diversity in Quantum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss Denise’s path in quantum starting at IBM, the “Diversity in Quantum” initiative that she is leading, the current state of the quantum industry, including device sales, software infrastructure, and customer education, where the money is, and much more.
Earl Campbell (Riverlane): Why Logical Qubit Counts Depend on Error Rates
Earl Campbell, VP of Quantum Science at Riverlane, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Earl and Yuval discuss the challenges and solutions in making quantum computing practical, including creating reliable qubits in large numbers and managing noise as systems scale. Earl emphasizes that the number of physical qubits needed for a logical qubit varies based on error rates and the type of error correction code used. He notes his belief about upcoming breakthroughs in the industry and much more.
Misha Lukin, Dolev Bluvstein & Harry Zhou (Harvard/QuEra): 48 logical qubits with reconfigurable atom arrays
Professor Misha Lukin (Harvard), Dolev Bluvstein (Harvard), and Harry Zhou (Harvard and QuEra) are interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss their recent Harvard-led work in quantum error correction, published in Nature, highlighting the evolution from physical to logical qubits and the realization of up to 48 logical qubits. The authors emphasize the significance of error correction in maintaining quantum states in large systems. They discuss using neutral atoms and optical tweezers in their experiments, the scalability of their methods, and the potential for practical applications. The conversation touches on future directions and much more.
Charles Roques-Carmes (Stanford): Tunable randomness from optical parametric oscillators
Charles Roques-Carmes, a Science Fellow at Stanford University, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Charles discusses his work on using optical parametric oscillators as a form of random number generator with controllable bias. He elaborates on the potential applications of this technology in trainable randomness for Bayesian neural networks and logistics planning, previews the next steps for this research, and much more.
Matt Versaggi (College of Artificial Intelligence): Building Quantum Literacy From the Ground Up in Healthcare
Matt Versaggi, a senior leader in the AI space, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Matt discusses his grassroots approach to integrating quantum technology in healthcare, emphasizing the need for educational programs and patenting initiatives. He also shares insights into the role of quantum business strategists, who can offer cost-effective, timely advice to organizations. Matt also highlights the geopolitical tussle between the United States and China in the quantum space, stressing its impact on the rate of technological maturity.
Anna Knörr & Rodrigo Bravo (Quantum Ethics Project): Why quantum tech needs ethics now, not later
Anna Knörr and Rodrigo Bravo, co-founders of the Quantum Ethics Project, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the project’s origins in addressing the ethical implications of quantum technologies and explore the unique ethical challenges that quantum technologies pose, including issues related to dual-use applications and responsible research. They touch on the potential for international cooperation in quantum ethics, Anna’s and Rodrigo’s hopes for a future where ethical considerations are integrated into the development of quantum technology.
Sean Sullivan and Manish Singh (MemQ): Silicon-native rare earth ions for quantum repeaters
Sean Sullivan and Manish Singh, co-founders of MemQ, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Sean and Manish discuss their company’s goal of developing a platform that is native to silicon for rare earth ion-based qubits with a focus on quantum communications, the need for quantum repeaters to extend quantum information transmission distances, the potential use cases for memQ’s technology, compatibility with existing telecom infrastructure, scalability challenges, and much more.
Marcin Dukalski (Aramco): Quantum computing for subsurface imaging in oil and gas
Marcin Dukalski, of the Aramco Research Center, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Marcin discusses his team’s focus on advanced computing for Aramco’s upstream business. He elaborates on the computationally intensive nature of subsurface imaging and how they are working to make it more manageable through quantum computing. He envisions a hybrid approach, combining quantum and classical computing, for the foreseeable future. By the end of the year, he expects end-users at Aramco to begin solving shallow subsurface anomaly estimation problems using quantum computers.
Kanav Setia (QBraid): One platform to access every quantum computer
Kanav Setia, the co-founder and CEO of QBraid, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Qbraid is a one-stop platform that allows users to access various quantum software and hardware solutions. Kanav and Yuval discuss the benefits of QBraid for both beginners and advanced users, the company’s plans for future development, the potential for high-level programming languages and API-based solutions, and much more.
Ish Dhand (QC Design): Licensing Fault-Tolerant Architectures Like ARM Licenses Chips
Ish Dhand, CEO and co-founder of QC Design, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the company’s focus on advancing fault tolerance in quantum computing, their architectures and software tools to help manufacturers build scalable and reliable quantum computers. We talk about their “blueprints” for building fault-tolerant systems, the “boosts” to improve existing hardware, and much more.
Rebecca Krauthamer (QuSecure): Making Post-Quantum Crypto Deployable Without Rip-and-Replace
Rebecca Krauthamer, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure, a company focusing on addressing the quantum security threat, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Rebecca and Yuval discuss QuSecure’s products that help organizations adopt post-quantum cryptography without needing to rip-and-replace existing infrastructure, ethical considerations in quantum technology, and much more.
Tommaso Demarie (Entropica Labs): Building the middleware layer for fault-tolerant quantum computing
Tommaso Demarie, CEO and co-founder of Entropica Labs, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Tommaso and Yuval discuss Entropica Labs’ focus on quantum computing middleware, aiming to support fault-tolerant quantum error correction, their software development tools, potential timelines for quantum computing advancements, and much more.
André König (GQI): Quantum Nationalism, Export Controls, and the Race to Commercialize
André König, CEO of Global Quantum Intelligence (GQI), is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Andre and Yuval discuss the increasing global interest in quantum technologies, the challenges of scaling and commercialization, and the evolving investment landscape. He also touches on the complexities of geopolitical strategies, including export and import controls, the rise of “quantum nationalism”, the need for startups to focus on specific use cases while also dreaming big, and much more.
Brian Miles (AT&T): Getting a Telecom Giant Quantum Ready by 2025
Brian Miles, a cybersecurity expert at AT&T, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Brian and Yuval discuss AT&T’s Quantum Security program. AT&T aims to be “quantum ready” by 2025, meaning they will understand the security gaps posed by quantum computers, have mitigation strategies, security policies, and a security architecture in place. Brian emphasizes the importance of awareness and education about quantum computing, the potential for quantum-enabled services for customers, the ongoing risk of quantum attacks, and much more.
Carmen Recio & Sergio Gago (Moody’s Analytics): Quantum’s Real Value in Financial Risk Modeling
Carmen Recio and Sergio Gago, from Moody’s Analytics, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss the intersection of quantum and AI, the importance of quantum computing in financial risk modeling, machine learning, and optimization, the need for businesses to stay ahead of the curve by understanding how quantum computing integrates into existing processes, Moody’s role in bridging the gap between quantum companies and end-users, and much more.
Will Oliver (MIT): Why Scaling Qubits Demands 3D Integration
Will Oliver, a professor at MIT, and Steve Suarez, an innovation advisor and CEO of HorizonX Consulting. are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Will elaborates on the challenges and opportunities in quantum computing, particularly the need for 3D integration to efficiently control large arrays of qubits. Steve shares his journey into quantum computing and his advice to innovation leaders. They then discuss quantum’s current state and future prospects, the intersection of quantum computing with AI, the role of cloud-based quantum services, and much more.
Ramy Shelbaya (Quantum Dice): Why Encryption Keys Are the Weak Link in Cybersecurity
Ramy Shelbaya, the co-founder and CEO of Quantum Dice, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Ramy and I discuss their encryption key generation approach using quantum technology, randomness self-verification, how their technology interfaces with cybersecurity products, the potential for keys on the cloud, and much more.
Esperanza Cuenca Gomez (Multiverse Computing): Why Quantum-Inspired Software Solves Real Business Problems Today
Esperanza Cuenca Gomez, the head of strategy and outreach at Multiverse Computing, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Esperanza and Yuval discuss the company’s focus on practical applications of quantum and quantum-inspired software to solve real-world problems, what types of inquiries they have been getting in recent months, the ethical implications of quantum, and much more.
Murray Thom (D-Wave): Quantum annealing is already running in production
Murray Thom, Vice President of Quantum Business Innovation at D-Wave Systems is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Murray and Yuval discuss D-Wave case studies, why customers move or don’t move to production, their future gate-based machine, the applicability of annealers to machine learning, quantum-inspired solutions, and much more.
Denis Mandich (Qrypt): Replacing Key Distribution with Key Generation at the Endpoints
Denis Mandich, CTO of Qrypt, a post-quantum encryption systems company, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Denis and Yuval talk about Qrypt’s unique approach to security that replaces key distribution with key generation at the endpoints, implemented via software, how their solution works for air-gapped devices, their price structure, the human right to privacy, and much more.
Clarice Aiello (UCLA): How Nature’s Quantum Sensors Shape Living Cells
Clarice Aiello, a UCLA electrical engineering faculty member, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Clarice and Yuval talk about her work in quantum biology, nature-made quantum sensors and their potential macroscopic biological impacts. They also explore the possible influence of weak magnetic fields on cellular function, a future where personalized magnetic fields could be used for specific health needs, and much more
Niko Mohr (McKinsey): What the Quantum Monitor Reveals About Investment and Talent
Niko Mohr, global leader of McKinsey’s quantum technology practice, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Niko provides an overview of the findings from McKinsey’s annual Quantum Monitor report, highlighting the sustained intensity of investments in quantum technology and the existing talent gap in the field. He delves into the strategic implications of quantum technology across industries, discusses his perspective on the hype and reality of quantum technology, and much more.
Neil Abroug (French Quantum Strategy): Why France Treats Quantum as a Marathon, Not a Race
Neil Abroug, head of the French Quantum Strategy, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Neil and Yuval discuss the focus on this national strategy, how it differs from other European programs, how US companies can participate in the ecosystem, his view of workforce development, and much more.
Josh Savory (Quantinuum): Why 32 Well-Behaved Qubits Beat 400 Noisy Ones
Josh Savory, product launch manager at Quantinuum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Josh and Yuval spoke about their recent H2 system launch,GHZ and non-abelian topological states, what the H2 launch means for customers, whether 32 qubits are more useful than 400+ qubits, and much more.
Elham Kashefi (NQCC): Why the UK built a decade-long national quantum strategy
Elham Kashefi, Chief Scientist of the UK National Quantum Computing Center, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Elham and Yuval discuss the history and future of this national strategy, the new Quantum Solutions Lab, quantum-inspired algorithms, what blind quantum computing is, and much more.
Roman Orus (Multiverse Computing): Why vertical expertise beats quantum-first thinking
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.
Helmut Katzgraber (Amazon): Turning Quantum Curiosity into Customer-Ready Projects
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.
Niels Bultink (Qblox): Control Electronics Are the Hidden Bottleneck to Scale
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.
Heather West (IDC): Quantum computing competes with every other enterprise IT priority
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 the full transcript at the Quantum Computing Report
Lubinski, Langione & Gokhale (Quantum Circuits, BCG, Infleqtion): Why Quantum Benchmarks Still Don’t Agree
Summary Tom Lubinski, Chief Software Architect for Quantum Circuits, Matt Langione, a partner at the Boston Consulting Group, and Pranav Gokhale, VP of Software at Infleqtion, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Tom, Matt, Pranav and Yuval talk about quantum benchmarking – why benchmarks are important, what types of benchmarks exist, whether end-users should care, standardization efforts and much more. Listen below or get the full transcript on the Quantum Computing Report site
Michael Biercuk (Q-Ctrl): Quantum control as the missing layer for stable hardware
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 transcript on The Quantum Computing Report
Peter Chapman (IonQ): Scaling Trapped-Ion Qubits Into a Manufacturing Business
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
Andrew Dzurak (Diraq): Why Silicon Spin Qubits Can Ride Existing Chip Fabs
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 Dirac, and much more. The full transcript is on the Quantum Computing Report site here
Jean-Francois Bobier (BCG): Why enterprise quantum bets need to start before the hardware is ready
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
Ordoñez, Korpas & Kerenidis (Moody’s, HSBC, QCWare): Quantum Monte Carlo’s quadratic speedup, tested against reality
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. Get the full transcript at the Quantum Computing Report
Aharon Brodutch & Ilia Khait (Entangled Network): Optical links to scale quantum processors
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.
Noel Goddard (Qunnect): Turning telecom fiber into quantum secure links
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 physics and telecom network engineering, and much more. Read the full transcript on The Quantum Computing Report here
Wil Oxford (Anametric): Why quantum photonics chips are pivoting from QKD to random numbers
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 the full transcript on The Quantum Computing Report here
Shai Machnes (Qruise): Automating the grunt work of building quantum computers
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 much more. Read the full transcript on The Quantum Computing Report here
Théau Peronnin (Alice and Bob): Cat Qubits That Fix Their Own Bit Flips
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 much more. Read the full transcript on The Quantum Computing Report
Stewart, Ortiz & Kogge (Center for Quantum Technologies): Three universities, one quantum research mission
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 what they expect to get from it, the diverse faculty and students that participate in quantum research, and much more. Get the full transcript on The Quantum Computing Report
Daniel Volz (Kipu Quantum): Compressing the Timeline to Quantum Advantage
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 the full transcript on The Quantum Computing Report
Alex Keesling & Nate Gemelke (QuEra): Analog quantum computing’s path to fault tolerance
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 they learned from the Amazon Braket integration, and much more. Read the full transcript on the Quantum Computing Report site here
Sabrina Maniscalco (Algorithmiq): Quantum advantage for life sciences before fault tolerance
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 from Sicilia to Finland, and much more. Interested in the transcript? Read it on the Quantum Computing Report site
Pierre Desjardins (C12 Quantum Electronics): Carbon nanotubes as a new qubit platform
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
Mark Jackson (Quantinuum): Why compilers matter as much as qubits
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
Max Sich (Aegiq): Selling single photons before selling quantum computers
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 Computing Report
Thom, Lorenzo & Gago (D-Wave, InspirationQ, Moody’s): Honest TSP benchmarks against classical solvers
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, and much more. Read the full transcript on the Quantum Computing Report site
Aurelie Helouis (InfinityQ): Analog quantum computers built for optimization, not gates
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 Report site
Yianni Gamvros (QCWare): Who Owns the IP When You Hire a Quantum Consultant
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
John Prisco (Safe Quantum): PQC and QKD are complementary, not rivals
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 Report site
Alireza Najafi-Yazdi (Anyon Systems): Building quantum computers that run without a babysitter
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 Quantum Computing Report site
Mads Bahrami (Wolfram): Bringing Quantum Computing into Mathematica’s Symbolic Engine
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 available on the Quantum Computing Report site
Jack Krupansky (Independent Analyst): Stepping back after five years of tracking quantum computing
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 my microphone), he agreed to a written interview to discuss his thoughts and outlook. Read the full interview at the Quantum Computing Report site
Alex Khan (ZebraKet): Hands-On Lessons from Testing Amazon Braket’s Hardware Menu
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.
Bob Sutor (ColdQuanta): Why quantum sensors may arrive before quantum computers
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.
Simon Phillips (OQC): Coaxmons, cryostats, and why quantum machines nap between jobs
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.
Michele Mosca (EvolutionQ): Why quantum-safe migration takes longer than most companies think
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.
Eduardo Miranda & Brian Siegelwax (University of Plymouth): Composing Music with Quantum Circuits
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.
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