Thomas Monz

Thomas Monz, CEO and co-founder of Alpine Quantum Technologies and a physicist in trapped-ion research, shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship. He discusses the evolution of ion-trap quantum computing, highlighting AQT’s shift from component supplier to integrated systems. Thomas reveals insights on implementing error correction, designing hardware for high-performance computing, and the implications of launching on Amazon Braket. He emphasizes the importance of cloud access for broader use and how it drives commercial feedback and the adoption of error-correction strategies.