Professor Christopher Monroe, an international leader in quantum computing, discusses the current state of play in the space, the path to quantum advantage, and the applications that will benefit once we get there. He also shares his views on increased consolidation that he expects to see amongst quantum computing players going forward and the need for greater collaboration between the different communities of scientists, engineers, application developers and enterprises to shape the future of the industry. 

Professor Monroe is the co-founder and Chief Scientist at IonQ, a start-up that made headlines by becoming the first pure-play quantum computing company to go public in October 2021. He is also a Professor of ECE and Physics at Duke University.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on one of the hottest topics of this century as Professor Monroe offers his perspectives based on 25 years of pioneering research on trapped atomic ion-based quantum computers. 

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This episode is part of the Disruption 2.0 series where the focus is how a new wave of technology is disrupting multiple sectors. Fernweh Group is an investment company that is adapting an engaged investor and operator model to create alpha—performance superior to market indices—in the industrial/industrial tech sector.  

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Christopher Monroe at Duke University

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Professor Hany Farid is called the ‘father of digital forensics’. In this episode hediscusses the pace of development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the threats and opportunities presented by fully synthesized content. He also suggests the need for fundamental change in the business model for the technology sector, especially in context of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). 

Dr. Farid is a professor at UC Berkeley and has collaborated with DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) to combat fake content since 2016. 

What steps are required to combat the rise of fake content? What can the world of AI/ ML technology learn from the automotive industry? Has AI delivered on its promises? 

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Ayna Insights is brought to you by Ayna, the premiere advisory firm in the industrial technology space that provies transformation and consulting services to its clients. The host of this episode, Nick Santhanam is the CEO of Fernweh Group.

This episode is part of Disruption 2.0 series where the focus is how a new wave of technology is disrupting multiple sectors. Fernweh Group is an investment company that is adapting an engaged investor and operator model to create alpha—performance superior to market indices—in the industrial/industrial tech sector. 

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Hany Farid at Berkeley

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Nick Santhanam at Fernweh Group

Professor John Martinis is a a pioneering thought leader in quantum computing. In this episode he offers an insider’s view of the present and future of the technology that could revolutionize computing and the industries that depend on it. Dr. Martinis is a professor of physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, set out to prove quantum supremacy over classical computers. His research has demonstrated some of the most reliable qubits around, leading to positions with Google and then Silicon Quantum Computing. While a quantum computer has yet to be built, the work is progressing, and Mr. Martinis notes that any day now, there could be a published paper that shows it can be done. 

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Ayna Insights is brought to you by Ayna, the premiere advisory firm in the industrial technology space that provies transformation and consulting services to its clients. The host of this episode, Nick Santhanam is the CEO of Fernweh Group.

This episode is part of Disruption 2.0 series where the focus is how a new wave of technology is disrupting multiple sectors. 

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John Martinis at UCSB

John Martinis on LinkedIn

SQC Australia