
The Superposition Guy's Podcast
Yuval Boger, Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra, hosts thought leaders in quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications to discuss business and technical aspects that impact the quantum ecosystem. Full transcripts are available at podcast.yboger.com
Latest episodes

Jul 31, 2023 • 24min
Quantum Biology with Clarice Aiello, Quantum Technology Tech Lab, UCLA
Clarice Aiello, a UCLA electrical engineering faculty member, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Clarice and Yuval talk about her work in quantum biology, nature-made quantum sensors and their potential macroscopic biological impacts. They also explore the possible influence of weak magnetic fields on cellular function, a future where personalized magnetic fields could be used for specific health needs, and much more.

Jul 24, 2023 • 23min
Niko Mohr - global quantum leader, McKinsey
Niko Mohr, global leader of McKinsey's quantum technology practice, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Niko provides an overview of the findings from McKinsey's annual Quantum Monitor report, highlighting the sustained intensity of investments in quantum technology and the existing talent gap in the field. He delves into the strategic implications of quantum technology across industries, discusses his perspective on the hype and reality of quantum technology, and much more.

Jul 16, 2023 • 18min
Neil Abroug, head of the French National Quantum Strategy
Neil Abroug, head of the French Quantum Strategy, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Neil and Yuval discuss the focus on this national strategy, how it differs from other European programs, how US companies can participate in the ecosystem, his view of workforce development, and much more.

Jul 10, 2023 • 18min
The H2 launch with Josh Savory, product launch manager, Quantinuum
Josh Savory, product launch manager at Quantinuum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Josh and Yuval spoke about their recent H2 system launch,GHZ and non-abelian topological states, what the H2 launch means for customers, whether 32 qubits are more useful than 400+ qubits, and much more.

Jul 3, 2023 • 27min
Elham Kashefi, Chief Scientist of the UK National Quantum Computing Center
Elham Kashefi, Chief Scientist of the UK National Quantum Computing Center, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Elham and Yuval discuss the history and future of this national strategy, the new Quantum Solutions Lab, quantum-inspired algorithms, what blind quantum computing is, and much more.

Jun 26, 2023 • 23min
Celia Mertzbacher - Executive Director, QED-C
Celia Mertzbacher, Executive Director of the QED-C, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Celia and Yuval discuss what the QED-C is, whether it is open to non-US companies, how the US quantum program compares with its European counterparts, a frequent question she is asked when visiting high schools, and much more.

Jun 19, 2023 • 21min
Stephanie Simmons, founder and Chief Quantum Officer, Photonic
Stephanie Simmons, co-founder and chief quantum officer of Photonic, a company that Stephanie describes as the largest quantum computing company that you've never heard of, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Stephanie and Yuval talk about their plans for fault-tolerance, their telecom photon spin systems, entanglement distribution, and much more.

Jun 12, 2023 • 20min
Silicon spin qubits with Himadri Majumdar and Janne Lehtinen of Semiqon
Himadri Majumdar, CEO and co-founder of Semiqon, and Janne Lehtinen, CSO, are interviewed by Yuval Boger. Himadri, Janne and Yuval talk about Semiqon's silicon spin-qubits technology, their unique way of shortening fab cycle time, the expected specs of their first machine, and much more.

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Jun 5, 2023 • 25min
Calibration and machine learning with Vishal Chatrath, CEO and co-founder of QunatrolOx
Vishal Chatrath, CEO of QuantrolOx, discusses using machine learning to automate qubit tuning. Topics include rapid decision-making in quantum computing, evolution of control software, optimization of technology for spin and superconducting qubits, and the shift towards full automation in quantum physics.

May 29, 2023 • 26min
Scott Genin, Vice President of Materials Discovery, OTI Lumionics
Scott Genin, Vice President of Materials Discovery at OTI Lumionics, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Scott and Yuval spoke about using quantum to design new materials for the OLED and display industry, how quantum algorithms can save a lot of time in the process, the path they would hope to take from quantum-inspired to true quantum algorithms, and much more.