The Superposition Guy's Podcast

Chris Ballance, co-founder and CEO of Oxford Ionics, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Chris describes their unique trapped ion quantum computers using integrated electronics for scalability and low error rates. They cover development plans for scaling up to 50-100 qubit systems and the development roadmap towards a 256-qubit device. Chris and Yuval also discuss error correction, market strategy, misconceptions about trapped ions, and much more.

Cathal Mahon, Chief Business Officer of DeepTech Lab Quantum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Cathal describes the lab's initial program, part of the NATO-initiated DIANA initiative, which concentrates on startups in secure information sharing, sensing, and surveillance. He discusses the emphasis on the intersection of quantum technology and life sciences, reflecting Denmark's strengths in these fields, future goals, and much more.

Ryan Lafler, President and CTO of Quantum Corridor, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Ryan highlights Quantum Corridor's development of a 12-mile fiber network in the Midwest, designed for quantum and classical computing. The network, connecting major data centers, focuses on quantum communications and research, with a capacity of 40 terabits per second. Ryan discusses collaborations, such as with Toshiba Systems for quantum key distribution, emphasizes the strategic importance of the Midwest location, notes the project's governmental support and its role in advancing global quantum technology competitiveness, and much more.

Nathan Shammah, CTO of the Unitary Fund, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Nathan discusses the non-profit's evolution from focusing on software to hardware in quantum technologies, their Mitiq project for error mitigation in quantum computing, and the fund's success in establishing a new research institute and promoting open-source quantum technology. Nathan also muses on a potential breakthrough moment for quantum technology, discusses open-source hardware projects, and much more.

Matt Martin, Managing Director of Oxford Instruments Nanoscience is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Matt discusses his company's focus on dilution refrigerators for quantum computing, the differentiation between different refrigerators, modular designs, and scalability considerations. We also cover service, maintenance aspects, recent developments, and much more.

Alexandra Backstein, CEO of QAI Ventures, and Damir Bogdan, CEO of Quantum Basel, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Alexandra and Damir describe the Basel ecosystem, their privately-funded accelerator program, and efforts to promote deindustrialization in Switzerland through technology and sustainability. They also describe quantum computer installations in Basel, the efforts to democratize quantum technology, the challenges in rapid development and global collaboration, and much more.

Jack Krupansky, a long-time observer of the quantum computing industry, rates quantum progress in 2023, discusses aspirations for fully connected qubits, explores the intersection of quantum and AI, reflects on the importance of qubit quality, and discusses the competitive nature between countries in the quantum field.

Joe Fitzsimons, CEO of Horizon Quantum Computing, discusses building software tools to optimize classical code for quantum hardware, the advantages of abstraction layers, potential for quantum computing in chemistry, and explores hybrid algorithms. The podcast also delves into marketing strategies for quantum computing, the importance of multi-layer compilers, and even hypothetical dinner conversations with quantum physics greats.

Denise Ruffner, president of Diversity in Quantum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. They discuss Denise's path in quantum starting at IBM, the "Diversity in Quantum" initiative that she is leading, the current state of the quantum industry, including device sales, software infrastructure, and customer education, where the money is, and much more.

Earl Campbell, VP of Quantum Science at Riverlane, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Earl and Yuval discuss the challenges and solutions in making quantum computing practical, including creating reliable qubits in large numbers and managing noise as systems scale. Earl emphasizes that the number of physical qubits needed for a logical qubit varies based on error rates and the type of error correction code used. He notes his belief about upcoming breakthroughs in the industry and much more.