Quantum Chemistry's Classical Limits with Garnet Chan
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with Garnet Chan, a leading computational chemist at Caltech, about the true boundary between classical and quantum capabilities in chemistry. Chan explains the significance of the nitrogenase enzyme’s FeMo cofactor, a benchmark often cited for quantum advantage, and details his team’s recent breakthrough that classically computed its ground‑state energy to chemical accuracy. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between theoretical models, practical benchmarks, and proven classical hardness, and why careful accounting matters when claiming quantum advantage.
Dorit Dor, Co-Founder of Qbeat Ventures
In this episode, Dorit Dor, former Check Point C‑level executive and co‑founder of Qubit Ventures, discusses how quantum startups can apply lessons from cybersecurity—particularly the importance of a clear go‑to‑market strategy, focus on specific problems, and adherence to standards. She...
Quantum Open Source with Will Zeng and Ziyaad Bhorat
In this live‑streamed World Quantum Day episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with Will Zeng, co‑founder of the Unitary Foundation, and Ziyaad Bhorat, VP of Strategic Growth at the Mozilla Foundation, about their white paper calling for dedicated funding of open‑source...
How AI Will Change Quantum Computing - Ep. 294
In this episode, NVIDIA’s Nick Harrigan explains how quantum computing works, its current state, and why it’s poised to tackle problems classical computers can’t, such as drug discovery and material design. He highlights the biggest technical hurdle—quantum error correction—and shows...
IQT The Quantum Dragon Podcast Episode 83 – This Podcast Has an Open Architecture.
In this episode, host Brian Siegelwax talks with Matt Rylarsdom, CEO and co‑founder of Quantware, about the company’s mission to become the "Intel of quantum" by delivering standardized, mass‑produced quantum processors. Rylarsdom explains Quantware’s Vertical I/O (VIO) architecture, which routes...
Episode 138: Trapped Ion Technology
In this episode Patrick and Cyprian explore a breakthrough in trapped‑ion quantum computing from MIT, where researchers embed photonic chips directly on the ion trap to deliver laser cooling and control. By generating polarized‑gradient cooling fields on‑chip, they claim up...
Simulating Quantum Materials with Arnab Banerjee
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with experimental physicist Arnab Banerjee about using quantum computers to simulate real quantum materials. Banerjee explains how his team used IBM’s 153‑qubit Heron processor to reproduce neutron‑scattering data from the magnetic crystal KCuF₃,...
Quantum Matters: Where Quantum Computing Gets Real
In this debut episode of Quantum Matters, host Murray Tom demystifies quantum computing by highlighting that the technology is already operational and delivering tangible results. He explains how quantum machines are tackling problems that are too costly or time‑consuming for...
Skeptic Mathematician Gil Kalai From Reichman University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
In this episode, mathematician Gil Kalai discusses his skeptical view that large‑scale quantum computers are unlikely to succeed because of fundamental noise and error‑correction limits. He outlines two lines of theoretical work: one proposing correlated noise that would thwart fault...
Episode 137: Parallel IQCC With Scott Genin
In this episode, Patrick and Cyprian interview Scott Jenin, VP of Materials Discovery at OTI Lumionics, about their breakthrough implementation of Parallel Iterative Qubit Coupled Cluster (IQCC) on GPU hardware. Scott explains how the algorithm, a true quantum chemistry method...
Tom Darras, CEO and Co-Founder of Welinq
In this episode, Tom Darras, CEO and co‑founder of Welinq, explains how his company is building a full quantum‑networking stack to link quantum processors across data‑center and metropolitan scales. He breaks down the three‑layer architecture—qubit‑photon interfaces, optical networking hardware (including...
Bob Sorensen, Chief Quantum Analyst, Hyperion Research
In this episode, Bob Sorensen, Chief Quantum Analyst at Hyperion Research, explains how HPC centers should approach quantum computing by first identifying their most pressing workload pain points and quantifying the cost of inaction. He stresses building a business case...
Quantum Engineering with David Reilly and Tom Ohki
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with David Reilly and Tom Ohki, co‑founders of Emergence Quantum, about their unconventional focus on the "connective tissue" of quantum computers—cryogenic control electronics, high‑performance amplifiers, scalable packaging, and integrated systems that operate at...
IQT The Quantum Dragon Podcast Episode 81 – I Need a Lawyer.
In this episode, Brian Siegelwax interviews a partner from Holland & Knight who also leads the Quantum Industry Coalition, discussing the risks of overstating quantum technology to the U.S. government and the importance of realistic roadmaps. They explore how export...
The Illinois Quantum Ecosystem with Harley Johnson
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger talks with Harley Johnson, a UIUC professor and CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), about how Illinois has built a world‑leading quantum ecosystem. Johnson traces his own journey from a 1994...