Quantum Corridor and Toshiba announced the demonstration of the first cross-state Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) over a live commercial metro fiber network, and I had questions about it. What’s the significance of crossing a state line? What was the real-world use case? What do they mean by “no quantum specialists required”? Why are they targeting QKD in the United States? So, we agreed to hop on a podcast together and get some answers.

“Quantum Corridor, Toshiba demonstrate first cross-state Quantum Key Distribution over live commercial metro fiber network”

Ryan Lafler (LinkedIn), President & CTO of Quantum Corridor

Terry Cronin (LinkedIn), VP of Business Development and QKD Evangelist at Toshiba International Corporation

Quantum Corridor (website)

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (website)

Quantum Corridor (LinkedIn)

Toshiba (LinkedIn)

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In September, IQM announced an over-$300M Series B, which I suspected made the company a unicorn, so I emailed and got confirmation of that. Then on October 7, I published an article titled “IQM’s Unicorn-Smelling Dragon.” One of the responses to the article was to inquire how IQM did it. So, I reached out to Dr. Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-Founder of IQM, and I asked him.

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Tune in to the latest episode of the Quantum Tech Pod, where host Jake Duhaime is joined by Lawrence Gasman, President of IQT Research, for a deep dive into the world of Quantum and AI. With the highly anticipated Quantum + AI event coming up in New York City on October 29-30, Lawrence shares his expert insights into the current landscape of these groundbreaking technologies. Together, they dissect the hype cycle—from the frenzy of trading interest and media buzz to the practical realities of what’s achievable today. The conversation also ventures into the future, exploring whether Quantum and AI will become inseparable, how they might intersect, and where the industry is headed. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to separate fact from fiction and understand the real potential of Quantum and AI. Don’t miss out!

IQT’s first QUANTUM + AI conference and exhibition covering the coming revolution of combining quantum computing with Artificial Intelligence (AI). QUANTUM + AI takes place October 29-30, 2024, in New York City.

The latest Quantum Tech Pod with Julien Camirand Lemyre, CEO and Co-founder, Nord Quantique is live!

Julian was born in a small town in Quebec called Sutton – a very beautiful environment where he got to a lot of stuff like skiing!

He has a PhD in Experimental quantum computation from the University of Sherbrooke and conducted research on fabricating devices for improved quantum computing performance. Julian and his co-founder, Philippe St-Jean, met through their mutual interest in quantum computing and started Nord Quantique in 2020.

The key differentiator of Nord Quantique's technology is their approach to quantum error correction using bosonic codes. They use superconducting circuits and leverage the intrinsic redundancy of photon states to create error-corrected qubits. This bosonic code approach allows them to correct errors at the individual qubit level, without needing many physical replicas of qubits.

Nord Quantique is currently working with OTI Lumionics, a company that develops LEDs, to test new quantum computing applications for materials science.

Julien believes that in 10 years we'll reach a point where fault tolerant quantum computers are sufficiently powerful to be used within an increasingly larger subset of industry processes.

Check out this fascinating conversation with Julien!

#quantumcomputing #Superconducting #QuantumAndMaterialsScience  #QuantumInCanada Inside Quantum Technology

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Sabrina Maniscalco – CEO and co-founder, Algorithmiq, is live!

Sabrina grew up in a small town called Mazzara, in southwestern Sicily, facing Africa.

Two years before she went to university, she got a telescope as a birthday present and started to observe the stars and read about how galaxies are formed. This is what started her passion for quantum physics!

Sabrina has held research and post-doctoral positions in many places around the world including South Africa, Bulgaria, Vienna, Germany, and eventually Finland.

She co-founded Algorithmic in 2020 while a professor of quantum information, computing and logic at the University of Helsinki– where she still teaches.

Algorithmic is developing advanced quantum algorithms that run on near-term quantum devices to enable the discovery of new drugs and the development of new materials.

Working with IBM Quantum and the Cleveland Clinic, they are creating a hybrid quantum and classical solution to help choose and optimize the properties of photosensitizers used in photodynamic therapy for curing cancer. A patient is administered a photosynthesizing drug which is not in an active form. Once absorbed by the cells, it is then activated locally by light irradiation.

Worth noting that the World Economic Forum recently announced the selection of Algorithmic as one of this year's 100 companies that will be joining its technology pioneers initiative.

Check out my fascinating conversation with Sabrina!

#quantumcomputing #QuantumAndLifeSciences #WomenInQuantum #QuantumInFinland #quantumdrugdiscovery Inside Quantum Technology

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Enrique Lizaso Olmos, Founder and CEO of Multiverse Computing, is live!

Enrique has a degree in mathematics, a PhD in biostatistics, an MD, and an MBA. He is also a former university professor, having taught engineering, mechatronics, statistics, finance, and marketing at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.

For 22 years, Enrique was Deputy CEO at Unnim Bank and was actively involved in various startups across different verticals. Plus, he serves as VP and Treasurer of the Barcelona Flight School – he has a pilot’s license!

In 2016, he read a piece in The Economist that stated quantum computing would essentially revolutionize everything. So, in 2019, he co-founded Multiverse Computing with three colleagues, and they started working on quantum for finance, a domain that he knew well.

BBVA was one of their first clients – addressing portfolio optimization for the bank. They now also focus on Monte Carlo simulations, index tracking, ETFs, as well as pricing and value in large, complex derivatives.

Today, they are the biggest quantum computing software company in the EU.

Their purpose-built software platform, Singularity, lets users choose quantum-inspired solutions or pure quantum ones and works across the landscape of qubit modalities: superconducting, photonics, neutral atoms, ion traps, etc.

In 2023, CB Insights named Multiverse Computing “one of the 100 most promising companies in AI in the world” based on their ability to efficiently compress an LLM Model in a sustainable way through tensorization, thus saving time and maintaining performance.

Check out my fascinating conversation with Enrique!

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice, is live!

Zhanet earned a DPhil from the University of Oxford in Materials Science where she designed novel methods for the development of quantum dot technologies.

As the result of creating a patent application from her doctoral research, Zhanet began considering how to translate her academic quantum research into real world applications. She strongly believes that sharing scientific discoveries with society is a key responsibility of scientists. The result? Quantum Dice!

Her company is developing the world's fastest self-certifying and completely embedded quantum random number generator - QRNG. Founded in April 2020, Quantum Dice was spun out of the world's leading quantum optics group at the University of Oxford.

As COO, she was involved in scaling the start-up from five founding members to a team of twenty in under two years. In addition, her external role involved business development for large enterprises including securing a commercial contract with HSBC for exploring QRNGs in Monte Carlo simulations.

As a result of her work in the sector, she has recently been awarded Electronics Weekly's Electronics Entrepreneur of the Year. She hopes to use her platform to further promote STEM subjects among young women as they navigate their careers.

Check out my fascinating conversation with Zhanet!

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Andrei Dragomir – Co-Founder and CEO of quantum company Aquark Technologies is live!

Andrei grew up in Romania in a house with a scientific focus: his mother is a professor of physics, and his father is an engineer. 

He remembers as a kid going to his mom's lab after school, where his toys of choice were the devices lying around—the optics, the lasers, the electronics.

He moved to the UK to study, and for the first two-thirds of his PhD at the University of Southampton, he focused on microfabrication and vacuum science rather than quantum physics.

Aquark Technologies was spun out of the University of Southampton in 2021 to develop the world’s smallest plug-and-play cold atom quantum device.

Andrei and I discussed recent developments in cold atom technology, including the invention of “super molasses,” which simplifies miniaturizing and mainstreaming this technology. One application is a “gravity camera,” which can scan large areas simultaneously and monitor long-term gravity signatures.

The company has been selected for the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) initiative, a NATO-funded accelerator program.

Aquark aims to miniaturize quantum devices for multiple real-world applications, such as sensing, computing, and communications, leveraging cold atom technology.

Check out my wide-ranging conversation with Andrei!

The “Quantum Tech Pod” podcast, hosted by Christopher Bishop from Inside Quantum Technology, offers a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of quantum technology. Christopher, an industry expert, engages with leading figures in the field, discussing the latest developments, breakthroughs, and challenges in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and cryptography. The podcast is an informative platform for experts and enthusiasts, providing insights into how quantum technology shapes the future and its implications across various industries. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about quantum technology, “Quantum Tech Pod” delivers engaging conversations illuminating this cutting-edge field.

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Lawrence Gasman, President of IQT Research, is live! 

Lawrence Gasman, a renowned expert in quantum technology, hails from North London and is an alumnus of Manchester University, where he studied mathematics and philosophy. He further honed his skills with an MBA from the prestigious London Business School. 

Over the past 30 years, Lawrence set up several market research companies specializing in different technologies, with the most continued focus on telecommunications.

He and I discussed the range of topics he covers in his role as President of  IQT Research, including guidance on telecom, advanced materials, smart tech markets, and an emphasis on quantum technology.

Lawrence and his team will be publishing the Quantum Technology Industry Report 2024 in the next few weeks. It is a treasure trove of insights for executives, offering a comprehensive perspective on today's quantum technology landscape, including market forecasts, initiatives at major companies, and potential investment opportunities. 

If you want to know how Roche uses quantum computers to design drugs or what JP Morgan is doing on portfolio optimization, the QTIR 2024 provides guidance to help you understand how specific verticals are leveraging quantum technologies.

Listeners can download an excerpt today from the main IQT website.

Check out my wide-ranging conversation with Lawrence!

The “Quantum Tech Pod” podcast, hosted by Christopher Bishop from Inside Quantum Technology (IQT), offers a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of quantum technology. Christopher, an industry expert, engages with leading figures in the field, discussing the latest developments, breakthroughs, and challenges in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and cryptography. The podcast is an informative platform for experts and enthusiasts, providing insights into how quantum technology shapes the future and its implications across various industries. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about quantum technology, “Quantum Tech Pod” delivers engaging conversations illuminating this cutting-edge field.

My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, Founder and CEO of quantum company Nu Quantum, is live! 

Carmen grew up in Spain and received an MSc in Physics from Imperial College London and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. 

Nu Quantum was a spin-out of the University of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory in 2018. They are building the entanglement fabric required to enable large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. 

Their approach is to interconnect many smaller cores using a Quantum Networking Unit (QNU) capable of scaling discrete Quantum Processing Units (QPU) to form a larger and more useful quantum computer.

Earlier this year, the U.K. Government awarded Nu Quantum a $2.9 million contract to deliver a first-of-a-kind rack-mounted, scalable quantum data center prototype working with networking supplier Cisco as the prospective end user.

Nu Quantum also recently announced a collaboration with SoftwareQ as part of Project Quarrefour. This initiative will use hardware-software codesign techniques to integrate SoftwareQ’s compiler technology into the real-time firmware of Nu Quantum’s control system. 

Carmen believes in diversity of thought and background and has led several pro-equality and LGBTQIA+ visibility groups, initiatives, and direct actions in STEM and beyond.

Check out my wide-ranging conversation with Carmen!

The “Quantum Tech Pod” podcast, hosted by Christopher Bishop from Inside Quantum Technology, offers a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of quantum technology. Christopher, an industry expert, engages with leading figures in the field, discussing the latest developments, breakthroughs, and challenges in quantum computing, communication, sensing, and cryptography. The podcast is an informative platform for experts and enthusiasts, providing insights into how quantum technology shapes the future and its implications across various industries. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about quantum technology, “Quantum Tech Pod” delivers engaging conversations illuminating this cutting-edge field.