Welcome to Impact Quantum, the podcast for the quantum curious—where caffeine, ambition, and a hint of quantum entanglement power every conversation. In this globe-trotting episode, hosts Bailey, Candace Gillhoolley, and Frank La Vigne dissect the state of quantum initiatives across 30 countries, exploring how nations from Canada to Israel are racing ahead with billion-dollar investments, strategic alliances, and sometimes even crystal chandeliers behind industry leaders. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their comprehensive global quantum report, complete with a Quantum Readiness Index that ranks countries not by style, but by their funding, startups, and readiness for a quantum future.

The hosts also dig deep into a challenge facing the entire industry: a workforce conundrum where too few brains—or perhaps too many of the wrong kind—risk slowing quantum progress. They share how their innovative process, nicknamed "Vibe coding," helped synthesize this worldwide chaos into a stunning map and report, all while keeping things refreshingly accessible and a bit irreverent.

So grab your favorite beverage—whether it’s hot, cold, or superfluid—and get ready for a journey that’s equal parts educational and entertaining. Whether you’re a physicist, marketer, or just quantum curious, this episode will leave your mind stimulated and maybe a bit entangled.

Time Stamps

00:00 Impact Quantum: Global Quantum Insights

05:25 Global Event Analysis

08:59 Global Quantum Activity Map

10:05 North America's Readiness Index Overview

16:05 Global Brainpower Race Concerns

19:16 Tech System Setup Challenges

22:20 AI's Academic Shift to Industry

23:37 Interdisciplinary Skills in Vibe Coding

26:55 Global Quantum Computing Landscape

32:38 Impact Quantum: Exploring the Frontier