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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 Sensing
Quantum Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Quantum Memory
Chicago Quantum Exchange
Artificial Intelligence
NISQ
Fluxonium Qubits
Quantum Advantage
Quantum Information
Superconducting Devices
Phasecraft
Supercomputing
Research Collaboration
Quantum Intermediate Representation

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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Barak Bussel is one of the few people operating simultaneously at three levels of the quantum stack: deploying private capital into hardware and software companies through 7i Capital, chairing the strategic board of a major university quantum center,... more

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Kate Timmerman is the CEO of the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), and she is arguably one of the most consequential ecosystem builders in quantum today. Under her leadership, the CQE has grown from three founding institutions in 2017 to a coalition of... more

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Ben Castanon became Unitary Foundation's first CEO in February 2026, after roughly four years with the organization as Chief of Staff and then COO. He came into quantum from an unusual direction — leadership roles at Pioneer Works, the Brooklyn arts-... more

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Johannes Galatsanos occupies an unusual dual perch in the quantum ecosystem. As a co-author of the inaugural MIT Quantum Index Report, he's helped map the entire quantum landscape at altitude; as co-founder and CEO of Diffraqtion, he's staked his car... more

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Kate Timmerman
CEO of the Chicago Quantum Exchange
Chicago Quantum Exchange
Episode: Building the U.S. Quantum Supply Chain with Kate Timmerman
Ben Castanon
CEO of Unitary Foundation
Unitary Foundation
Episode: The Open Source Substrate for Quantum with Ben Castanon
Johannes Galatsanos
Co-founder and CEO of Diffraqtion, focused on quantum imaging cameras for space and Earth observation
Diffraqtion
Episode: Quantum Cameras and Sub-Diffraction Imaging with Johannes Galatsanos
Bob Carr
Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, co-chair of the Quantum Technology Industry Group
Barnes & Thornburg
Episode: Episode 100: Live at Barnes & Thornburg — Reflections on the First 100 Episodes
Daniel Faircloth
Co-founder and CTO of Nullspace
Nullspace
Episode: Quantum EDA for Ion Trap Design with Daniel Faircloth
Nick Farina
CEO of EeroQ
EeroQ
Episode: Electrons on Superfluid Helium with Nick Farina
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

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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 107 ratings
  • Mind focusing

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rswanky
    United States2 months 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 States4 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 States5 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 States8 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 States9 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building the U.S. Quantum Supply Chain with Kate Timmerman
Q: What does relocating Q2B to Chicago indicate about the ecosystem's trajectory?
It signals that the Midwest is becoming a national hub for quantum innovation and industry collaboration, with a maturing ecosystem that can host major conferences and accelerate cross-pollination among researchers, startups, and manufacturers.
Building the U.S. Quantum Supply Chain with Kate Timmerman
Q: Could you explain the purpose of the Quantum Law Navigator and who uses it?
The Quantum Law Navigator is a regulatory and legal intelligence toolbox designed mainly for startups and smaller organizations to understand and navigate security, export controls, and related policy challenges, accelerating early-stage growth.
Quantum Cameras and Sub-Diffraction Imaging with Johannes Galatsanos
Q: Can you walk us through what exactly are the elements of the camera that are quantum information technology?
The camera combines photonic processing that avoids converting photons to electronic signals until the very end, using optical neural networks and diffractive plates to perform inference directly in the light field. This preserves more information from each photon, enables fast classifications on the fly, and leverages concepts from quantum information theory to optimize information extraction without requiring full quantum entanglement for every operation.
Electrons on Superfluid Helium with Nick Farina
Q: How does the control architecture evolve towards more qubits?
Starting with a chip-wide control stack and planning to drop in two-qubit gate implementations onto an existing chip, with future moves toward faster exchange gates as the system scales down in size.
Electrons on Superfluid Helium with Nick Farina
Q: What is the current status of your device and when do you expect to ship the first 10,000 qubits?
There is no operational device yet as of the discussion; the team is working toward a late-2028 tapeout of 10,000 qubits with a private roadmap and an emphasis on CMOS scalability rather than cloud access initially.

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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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5. Daniel Faircloth
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