The Quantum AI Series features exclusive interviews of the global innovators shaping the future of quantum computing. In Episode 1, Maëva Ghonda, the founder and chair of the Quantum AI Institute, reconnects with Amir Naveh, the extraordinary entrepreneur and co-founder of Classiq Technologies, as he celebrates the first year anniversary of his fast-growing start up. During their engaging exchange, Amir reflected on the unique challenges he encountered throughout the company's first year as well as the unexpected lessons learned, including the need to quickly become an intellectual property (IP) expert to effectively protect the startup's novel inventions.

Classiq is the quantum software development company based in Tel Aviv that is accelerating breakthrough innovations with their revolutionary quantum algorithm design platform. Although it was founded―just a year ago―in May 2020, this impressive startup has already raised $14 million in venture funding. Amir is the former leader of large R&D teams in the Israeli Ministry of Defense. He is also a "Talpiot" alumnus.