Tag: PostQuantumCrypto
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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.