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The New Quantum Era - innovation in quantum computing, science and technology

Sebastian Hassinger
Quantum Computing
Superconducting Qubits
Quantum Error Correction
Error Correction
Quantum Information Science
Quantum Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Quantum Sensing
Quantum Memory
Artificial Intelligence
NISQ
Fluxonium Qubits
Quantum Advantage
Quantum Information
Superconducting Devices
Phasecraft
Supercomputing
Research Collaboration
Quantum Intermediate Representation
Peaked Circuits

Your host, Sebastian Hassinger, interviews brilliant research scientists, software developers, engineers and others actively exploring the possibilities of our new quantum era. We will cover topics in quantum computing, networking and sensing, focusing on hardware, algorithms and general theory. The show aims for accessibility - Sebastian is not a physicist - and we'll try to provide context for t... more

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EeroQ is unusual in two ways. It's the only company in the world commercializing electrons-on-helium qubits, a modality first proposed by Platzman and Dykman in Science in 1999. And it was founded by Nick Farina — a software entrepreneur, not a physi... more

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Sabrina Maniscalco is one of the few people in quantum who has lived the full arc: two decades of academic work on open quantum systems and non-Markovian noise at Palermo, Turku, Edinburgh, and Helsinki, followed by founding... more

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Why This Episode Matters

Firgun Ventures launched in late 2025 with a $70M first close anchored by the Qatar Investment Authority and a mandate that doesn't exist anywhere else in the market: lead Series A and B rounds in quantum scale-ups globally.... more

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Yuval has a rare profile in the quantum industry: an M.Sc. in physics from Tel Aviv University, an MBA from Kellogg, two decades as a CEO and CMO in deep tech before quantum, and now the commercial lead at QuEra — the compan... more

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Recent Guests

Sabrina Maniscalco
CEO and co-founder of Algorithmiq
Algorithmiq
Episode: Quantum Drug Discovery and the Path to Advantage with Sabrina Maniscalco
Kris Naudts
Co-founder, Firgun Ventures
Firgun Ventures
Episode: Funding the Quantum Middle: Series A/B Capital with Kris Naudts and Zeynep Koruturk of Firgun Ventures
Zeynep Koruturk
Co-founder, Firgun Ventures
Firgun Ventures
Episode: Funding the Quantum Middle: Series A/B Capital with Kris Naudts and Zeynep Koruturk of Firgun Ventures
Yuval Boger
Chief Commercial Officer of Quera Computing, quantum computing executive
Quera Computing
Episode: Quantum Book Launch with Yuval Boger
Elise Crull
Associate professor of philosophy at the City College of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center; author of The Einstein Paradox
City College of New York / CUNY Graduate Center
Episode: Philosophy of Physics Meets Quantum Engineering with Elise Crull
Niels Bultink
Co-founder and CEO of Qblox
Qblox
Episode: The Quantum Control Stack with Niels Bultink
Izhar Medalsy
Co-founder and CEO of Quantum Elements
Quantum Elements
Episode: Hardware-Faithful Digital Twins for Quantum Computing with Izhar Medalsy
Ivan Deutsch
Distinguished Regents Professor at the University of New Mexico; Director of the Center for Quantum Information and Control; Founding Director of the Quantum New Mexico Institute
University of New Mexico; Center for Quantum Information and Control; Quantum New Mexico Institute
Episode: Are We Computing Quantum in the Wrong Base? with Ivan Deutsch
Garnet Chan
Bren Professor of Chemistry at Caltech; NAS member; leading computational chemist
California Institute of Technology
Episode: Quantum Chemistry's Classical Limits with Garnet Chan

Host

Sebastian Hassinger
Host of The New Quantum Era; interviewer focusing on quantum computing, hardware, software, and policy intersections

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Mind focusing

    Bringing Quantum Computing to bothe the industry and the public. I learn more with every podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rswanky
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great content and guests, host is giving intolerable know-it-all

    Shut up and let the guests speak, ffs. Nearly every time you try and demonstrate your intellectual quantum prowess you’re wrong and then the guest wastes time correcting you and never actually get to speak about their topic. You’re a self described “technologist” so pleaaaaaase for all that is good in the world, let the experts speak!

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    2
    Chaotknit
    United States3 months ago
  • Incredibly Informative

    Listening to this podcast helps me stay up to date on the newest developments in quantum computing. I’ve learned so much over the last few years of being a regular listener. I also really enjoy the podcast host, Sebastian.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walt76439x
    United States3 months ago
  • Mmm, yeah, right, awesome, cool, yeah, right, wow, that’s interesting, mmm, yeah, right…

    I have to second lamgodlygoo,’s Oct 31 review. Your podcast is great, your interrupting chatter is annoying. Ask a question. Let the guest answer. It’s not quantum science.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Entangledup
    United States6 months ago
  • Stop making noises

    When someone is talking, it is disruptive to the listening experience to hear the most say “mhm. Yeah. Right.” Be completely silent while the guest is talking.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Iamgodlygoo
    United States8 months ago

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#187
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#17
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#18
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#10
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#14
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Quantum Drug Discovery and the Path to Advantage with Sabrina Maniscalco
Q: Is it fair to say you tackle a problem with chemistry simulation and then reuse the tools for other solutions as hardware evolves?
Yes, the process starts with chemistry and transitions to other problems by reusing initialization, measurement, and post-processing techniques, leveraging commonalities across algorithms and hardware platforms.
Funding the Quantum Middle: Series A/B Capital with Kris Naudts and Zeynep Koruturk of Firgun Ventures
Q: How do you manage uncertainty around the investment horizon for LPs?
By focusing on a blended thesis that looks at potential long-run revenues rather than binary outcomes, leveraging global deal flow, and using a diversified portfolio to balance risk across qubit modalities and stages, while acknowledging timelines can stretch over a decade or more.
Funding the Quantum Middle: Series A/B Capital with Kris Naudts and Zeynep Koruturk of Firgun Ventures
Q: What do you think is the bottleneck in A-B financing?
The bottleneck is not purely quantum-specific but stems from quantum being very new in deep tech; most institutional money is not set up for pre-seed/seed risk, while A and B rounds require substantial technical diligence and customer-facing validation, which specialized funds like Firgun aim to provide through structured diligence and portfolio diversification.
Quantum Book Launch with Yuval Boger
Q: What inspired you to write the book, and how did the collaboration come about?
Yuval explains how his and Sebastian's parallel journeys into quantum information shaped similar projects, using the book to create an accessible on-ramp for non-experts and the comics to illustrate core concepts.
Quantum Book Launch with Yuval Boger
Q: Who are you and what do you do?
Sebastian introduces himself as an independent quantum computing consultant hosting a crossover episode, while Yuval introduces himself as CCO of QuEra Computing, sharing his background and current work in neutral atom quantum computing.

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What is The New Quantum Era about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful series that sits at the intersection of quantum theory, hardware, and practical applications. Episodes regularly feature researchers, startup founders, and industry leaders discussing everything from quantum control stacks and hardware design to open-source ecosystems and material science. The conversations balance deep technical context with real-world implications, making complex topics accessible for a professional audience while highlighting industry breakthroughs, collaboration, and the challenges of scaling quantum technologies. A standout trait is the mix of philosophical and historical perspectives with engineering pragmatism, plus a clear emphasis on building accessible, usable quantum tech through community-driven ini... more

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2. Kris Naudts
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7. Izhar Medalsy
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