Welcome to Impact Quantum, the podcast where career paths are anything but straight lines and curiosity is the ultimate quantum skill. In today’s episode, hosts Frank La Vigne and Candice Gillhoolley are joined by the extraordinary Christopher Bishop—TEDx speaker, futurist, deep tech MC, and host of Qubit Confidential—whose eclectic journey has taken him from performing on stage with rock legends like ZZ Top to driving innovation at IBM, and now delving deep into the world of quantum technologies.

Together, they explore the rapidly evolving landscape of quantum careers—the surprising roles you didn’t know exist (or will exist soon), how to transition into this transformative field, and why the right mix of adaptability, lifelong learning, and even a solid LinkedIn profile might be the keys to success in the quantum workforce. Christopher draws on his own nonlinear, multi-career trajectory to inspire listeners to embrace reinvention, leverage transferable skills, and dive headfirst into opportunities at the intersection of technology, business, and creativity.

So, whether your CV looks like a Jackson Pollock painting or you’re just quantum-curious, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insights, and plenty of wit. Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to ponder a future where the only constant is change—and possibility.

Time Stamps

00:00 "Exploring Future Quantum Careers"

05:05 "Career Journey: From Agencies to Author"

09:56 Evolving Careers Through Technology

12:29 Essential Roles in Quantum Startups

15:39 Quantum Computing Epiphany at AI Conference

19:16 "Past Tech vs. Future Innovations"

23:52 Quantum Security Innovations Expand

27:45 Emerging Quantum Networking Revolution

30:20 "Cryptanalysis: Key Distribution Weaknesses"

34:27 Lifelong Learning Approach

36:08 "Invisible Technology"

40:47 Vertical-Specific Business Solutions

44:10 Networking and Conversation Strategies

48:31 Deep Tech MC: Quantum Tech Speaker

49:57 "From Bass to Quantum Bits"