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Quantum Builders: Fireside chats with quantum experts

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Quantum Computing
Superconducting Qubits
High-Performance Computing
Quantum Error Correction
Quantum Workforce Development
3D Integration
Artificial Intelligence
Quantum Algorithms
Industry-Academia Collaboration
Silicon Spin Qubits
Education
Quantum Sensing
Quantum Science
Quantum Systems
Quantum Measurement
Department Of Energy
Bose-Einstein Condensates
Atomtronics
Brookhaven National Lab
Quantum Information Science

Tune in for an insightful chat with the 'Quantum Builders'—the experts, researchers, and entrepreneurs making the quantum revolution happen. Hosted by Qblox, this podcast is your comprehensive resource for in-depth, full-spectrum discussions with the innovators defining the entire ecosystem. Expect frank discussions and uncensored views of the quantum landscape, covering everything from technical ... more

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Artwork for Quantum Builders: Fireside chats with quantum experts

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Why This Conversation Matters

Quantum computing is rapidly evolving away from a standalone, speculative novelty into a vital, integrated component of the advanced computing continuum. As the computing demands of modern science outpace traditional si... more

Why this conversation matters:

Quantum technology is moving from a field dominated by academic research into a global industry involving startups, investors, governments, national labs, and major corporations. But building a quantum industry is not ... more

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Irfan Siddiqi

Quantum computing is no longer defined solely by qubits — it’s increasingly shaped by how we measure, control, and integrate entire systems. Many of the breakthroughs driving progress today, ... more

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Lieven Vandersypen

Semiconductor spin qubits promise scalable quantum computing, blending long-lived spin physics with semiconductor fabrication. Over the past two decades, Lieven Vandersypen has been at t... more

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Kyle Serniak

Quantum computing progress ultimately depends on the performance of the hardware that powers it. Behind every qubit lies a complex interplay of materials science, device physics, fabrication p... more

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with David Awschalom

Iiew Family Professor of Molecular Engineering at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (University of Chicago); Director of the Chicago Quantum Institute; Founding Director of the C... more

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Charles (Chuck) Black, Deputy Associate Laboratory Director, Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Director of the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA).

Quan... more

Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Dr. Gretchen Campbell, a national leader who has shaped quantum strategy from the lab bench to the White House.

Dr. Campbell—Associate Vice President for Quantum Research & Education at the University of ... more

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Recent Guests

Laura Schulz
Project lead for innovation at Argonne Leadership Computing Facility
Argonne National Laboratory
Episode: Laura Schulz | From Supercomputers to Quantum Accelerators
Christophe Jurczak
Co-founder and managing partner of Quantum Nation, venture investor in quantum technologies
Quantum Nation
Episode: Christophe Jurczak | From Quantum Physics to Venture Capital: Building the Global Quantum Ecosystem
Irfan Siddiqi
Professor of Physics at UC Berkeley with joint appointments in electrical engineering; directs Quantum Nanonnectronics Lab and Advanced Quantum Testbed
UC Berkeley; Berkeley Lab
Episode: Irfan Siddiqi | Building Quantum Systems from Measurement Up
Lieven Vandersypen
Pioneer in semiconductor spin qubits, Director of Quantum Research at Q-Tech, Professor at TU Delft
TU Delft; Q-Tech
Episode: Lieven Vandersypen | Building Silicon Spin Quantum Processors
Kyle Serniak
Assistant Group Leader in the Quantum Enabled Computation Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory, MIT RLE and ECOS
Episode: Kyle Serniak | Materials, Noise, and Quantum Hardware at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
David Awschalom
Liu Family Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, Director of the Chicago Quantum Institute, and a pioneer of spintronics
University of Chicago
Episode: David Awschalom | From Spintronics to Quantum Engineering: Building the Chicago Quantum Ecosystem
Dr. Charles Chuck Black
Deputy Associate Laboratory Director for the Energy and Photon Sciences Director at Brookhaven National Lab
Brookhaven National Lab
Episode: Charles (Chuck) Black | Building Quantum Advantage: Inside Brookhaven’s Quantum Ecosystem
Dr. Gretchen Campbell
Associate Vice President for Quantum Research and Education at the University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Gretchen Campbell | Designing the Quantum Future: Research, Policy, and Workforce
Peter Shor
Pioneer in quantum computing and developer of Shor's algorithm
MIT
Episode: Peter Shor | Quantum Foundations to Quantum Futures

Hosts

Daniel Rodan Legrein
Quantum Science and Engineering Lead for North America; host of Fireside chats in this series
Daniel Rodan Legrain
Quantum Science and Engineering Lead for North America in this series; host of Fireside chats

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Laura Schulz | From Supercomputers to Quantum Accelerators
Q: When will hybrid Quantum Classical Cloud services become more common?
Rudimentary integration is already achievable in the near term, with more mature, nuanced integration expected to take longer as the ecosystem grows and learns.
Christophe Jurczak | From Quantum Physics to Venture Capital: Building the Global Quantum Ecosystem
Q: What matters most when evaluating a quantum startup at the pre-seed/seed stage?
The science comes first; founders must demonstrate outstanding, distinctive science and a vision that can evolve into a product. The team's coachability and ability to learn from investors also matter, but without strong science the opportunity won't be investable.
Lieven Vandersypen | Building Silicon Spin Quantum Processors
Q: What are the most important skills for the next generation of quantum scientists and engineers?
Being able to work well in teams across disciplines, speaking the languages of fabrication, software, circuit design, and materials; pursuing deep expertise in a chosen area while maintaining broad literacy across the stack; and trusting your instincts to follow passions that others will share, enabling collaboration and confidence to grow.
Lieven Vandersypen | Building Silicon Spin Quantum Processors
Q: Lieven, what would you say made this moment feel different at the APS Global Physics Summit, and why did spin qubits take a meaningful step forward?
Progress came from multiple teams showing tangible, scalable advances, with industry-backed momentum and a packed venue creating atmosphere; the three flavors of progress I favor are scaled qubit chips, more advanced wiring and interconnects, and novel connectivity concepts like shuttling to enable larger, more capable systems.
Steven Girvin | From Circuit QED to Quantum Error Correction
Q: What advice would you give to someone considering entering the quantum field?
Steven advises individuals to gain a broad perspective on important questions, be open to ideas from different subfields, and understand the basic physics to navigate the hype around quantum technology.

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Listeners can expect deep dives at the intersection of quantum science, engineering, and industry-building. Episodes foreground leading researchers, university labs, and industry strategists who are shaping the quantum technology ecosystem—covering topics from hardware challenges (qubit materials, noise, and integration) to ecosystem development (venture capital, public–private partnerships, and workforce training). Guests often discuss practical paths to commercialization, collaborations between academia and industry, and regional dynamics that influence funding, talent pipelines, and policy. A standout angle is the emphasis on building and sustaining quantum ecosystems, not just advancing individual technologies, with candid discussions a... more

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