In this episode, IST Chief Strategy Officer Megan Stifel sits down with Markus Pflitsch, founder and CEO of Terra Quantum, a leading quantum technology company that offers Quantum as a Service in the areas of quantum algorithms, quantum computing, and quantum security. The two unpack the disruptive nature of quantum, contrast approaches to R&D and commercialization in the U.S. and Europe, and discuss what’s next for the industry. 

“I think it would be fantastic for the quantum tech industry to have that ‘ChatGPT moment,’” Markus said. 

Why is NIST’s standardization of post-quantum cryptography such a big deal? How do Chinese technological approaches to quantum differ from that of Europe and the West? And what does Markus think about the UN’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Quantum? Join us for this and more on this episode of TechnologIST Talks. 

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00:00 Introduction to Technologist Talks

01:06 Meet Markus Pflitsch: CEO of Terra Quantum

01:14 The Journey from Quantum Physics to Finance

01:32 Commercializing Quantum Technology

04:37 Quantum Tech's Impact on Industries

08:26 Challenges and Opportunities in Quantum Tech

11:42 Global Perspectives on Quantum Development

18:33 Quantum Security: PQC vs. QKD

21:46 The Role of Government and Private Sector in Quantum R&D

24:16 Future of Quantum Tech and Global Collaboration

32:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects