Quantum CEOs Get Real About Hype, Hope, and Hardware at Austin's Quantonation Day

Recorded live at Austin's Quantonation Day this past September, I sat down with senior leaders from Strangeworks, Qunnect, Pasqal, and Tau Systems to discuss the state of quantum and physics tech. This candid panel went beyond the typical quantum computing conversation to face the market realities of building a business in the space. We explored the tension between the possible future this technology brings and immediate needs of customers today.

Episode Highlights

• Introduction to Quantum and Physics Tech
• Deep Tech Communication
• Scientific-Business Divide
• Hype vs Market Reality vs Innovation Progress
• Solving Customer Problems Today
• The Role of Patience
• Infrastructure and Horizontal Tech 
• What’s Next

William 'whurley' Hurley: Strangeworks, LinkedIn, X/Twitter
Noel Goddard: Qunnect, LinkedIn
Wasiq Bokhari: Pasqal, LinkedIn
Bjorn Manuel Hegelich: Tau Systems, LinkedIn
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