In Episode 129, Toby Cubitt, co-founder and CTO of Phasecraft, discusses the evolution and future of quantum computing. He emphasizes the importance of hybrid algorithms, the challenges in material science, and the need for efficient quantum algorithms. The discussion also highlights the significance of diverse educational backgrounds in the field and recent developments at Phasecraft, including funding and new tools for quantum applications. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the current state and future prospects of quantum computing.

Toby has worked in quantum computing for over 20 years, with expertise in quantum information theory and quantum complexity. He holds a PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics and is Professor of Quantum Information at University College London. Toby was awarded a Whitehead Prize in 2019 by the London Mathematical Society. He has held a Royal Society University Research Fellowship and co-founded Phasecraft to help bring practical quantum computing closer to reality.