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The IEEE Quantum TC Podcast interviews the top thought-leaders in the field of quantum computing and engineering.

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In this episode of the IEEE CS Quantum Podcast Series, our host Steve LaBarbera speaks with André M. König, CEO of Global Quantum Intelligence.

With over 30 years of experience in Fortune 500, investing, and startup sectors, André is a passionate a... more

In this episode of the IEEE CS Quantum Podcast Series, host Steve talks with D-Wave's Trevor Lanting and Rob Schoelkopf.

Trevor Lanting, D-Wave's Chief Development Officer, is a senior R&D executive with over 15 years of experience in technology de... more

In this episode IEEE CS Quantum Podcast Series, our host Steve LaBarbera speaks with Jan Goetz about IQM, a global leader in superconducting quantum computers.

Jan was on the Board of the European Innovation Council EIC where he now serves as an EI... more

In this episode, Steve sits down with Jerry Chow, IBM Fellow and Chief Technology Officer of Quantum Centric Supercomputing at IBM. Doctor Chow led the IBM quantum team that developed and deployed IBM Quantum System two, the first modular quantum com... more

In this episode, Steve sits down with Christophe Jurczak, founder of Quantonation, about the state of quantum investments. Dr. Jurczak has held government and executive positions in energy, defense and in the emerging field of quantum computing, in E... more

In this episode of the IEEE Quantum TC Podcast, our host Steve La Barbera speaks with John Preskill about some of the developments in quantum information science.

John is the Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California In... more

In this first episode of the re-launched IEEE CS Quantum Podcast Series, our host Steve LaBarbera speaks with Travis Humble about the state of the art in quantum computing and possible directions for the future. Travis is director of the Quantum Scie... more

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André König
CEO of Global Quantum Intelligence (GQI)
Global Quantum Intelligence
Episode: QTC's Conversation with André M. König
Trevor Lanting
Chief Development Officer at D-Wave
D-Wave
Episode: QTC's Conversation with Trevor Lanting and Rob Schoelkopf
Rob Schoelkopf
Chief Scientist at D-Wave
D-Wave
Episode: QTC's Conversation with Trevor Lanting and Rob Schoelkopf
Jan Goetz
CEO and co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers
IQM Quantum Computers
Episode: QTC's Conversation with Jan Goetz
Jerry Chow
IBM Fellow and Chief Technology Officer of Quantum Centric Supercomputing at IBM
IBM
Episode: QTC's Conversation with Jerry Chow
Christophe Jurczak
Founder and managing partner at Quantonation
Quantonation
Episode: QTC's Conversation with Christophe Jurczak
John Preskill
Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech; Director of the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter at Caltech
California Institute of Technology
Episode: QTC's Conversation with John Preskill
Travis Humble
Director of the Quantum Science Center and a distinguished scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Episode: QTC's Conversation with Travis Humble

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Steve LaBarbera
Host with multiple episode contributions, centered on quantum technology technology and industry developments

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QTC's Conversation with André M. König
Q: From an analyst perspective, how do you separate legitimate differences in scientific opinion from competitive positioning?
He emphasizes that the field is still characterized by confidential, nuanced information and recommends focusing on broader frameworks, addressing the full stack from qubits to applications, and looking for real production use cases and enterprise value rather than vendor press releases.
QTC's Conversation with André M. König
Q: How did you decide to get into quantum and then eventually found GQI?
König describes a winding path from traditional consulting and AI startups to quantum, driven by early exposure to quantum concepts, practical client needs, and a belief that quantum would become a strategic infrastructure for business and government, culminating in the formation of GQI as a data-driven decision intelligence product.
QTC's Conversation with Christophe Jurczak
Q: Tell us what inspired you to start a VC firm dedicated to quantum? This must have been very challenging years ago when quantum was a nascent field.
He recounts his transition from scientist to entrepreneur and financier, citing the moments when quantum started to mature around 2015-2018, the initial warehousing strategy, and the motivation to help founders turn quantum science into scalable products.
QTC's Conversation with John Preskill
Q: Which quantum hardware modality is most promising for near-term progress, and why?
No modality should be ruled out; ion traps, superconducting circuits, and neutral atoms all show strengths in different areas, and progress will likely come from improvements across several platforms, not a single winner.
QTC's Conversation with John Preskill
Q: How close are we to practical quantum advantage, and what does “advantage” mean in this context?
Practical quantum advantage, meaning outperforming the best classical approaches on problems with real-world impact, is not imminent; however, quantum machines are useful for scientific discovery and may yield early, niche advantages as the technology and error correction improve.

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This program centers on high-level discussions with leading figures in quantum computing, hardware, software, and investment ecosystems. Recent conversations span practical pathways to scalable quantum systems, including dual-platform strategies that combine annealing and gate-model approaches, on-chip cryogenic control, and the role of error correction in reaching real-world applicability. Guests also explore the hardware supply chain, partnerships with national labs and industry, and the evolving financial landscape for quantum startups, from venture funding to SPAC activity. Across episodes, the show emphasizes how quantum technology interfaces with classical computing, AI, and industry use cases such as optimization, materials discovery... more

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5. Jerry Chow
6. Christophe Jurczak
7. John Preskill
8. Travis Humble

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