Been There, Done That

Been There, Done That

An original podcast series produced by the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C®), featuring leading voices from among QED-C members in the quantum industry. This conversational podcast offers a candid journey into launching and growing a business in this emerging industry. Managed by SRI International, QED-C is a trusted community of stakeholders that aims to grow and enable the global quantum industry. Learn more and apply for membership at quantumconsortium.org

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April 28, 2024 36 mins

In this episode, host Dr. Jonathan Felbinger, deputy director of QED-C, sits down with Murray Thom, vice president of quantum technology evangelism for D-Wave - a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. Explore Murray's extensive journey spanning two decades in the quantum computing realm, from his initial inspiration to joining a startup to navigating the intricacies of scaling ...

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Join host Dr. Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director of QED-C, in an insightful conversation with Gregoire Ribordy, CEO of ID Quantique, a pioneering force in quantum-safe security and quantum sensing based in Geneva, Switzerland. In this episode, Gregoire shares his journey in the quantum industry, the growth trajectory of ID Quantique and the evolution of its business strategies. Delve into the phases of growth within a quantum ent...

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In this episode, host Dr. Jonathan Felbinger, deputy director of QED-C, sits down with Scott Davis, president and CEO of Vescent Photonics - the leading designer and manufacturer of lasers, electro-optic tools, and control electronics used in precision optical measurements based on the quantum nature of physical systems. The discussion delves into the company's origins, pivotal milestones navigating the transition from startup to a...

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In this episode, host Dr. Celia Merzbacher, executive director of QED-C, sits down with Jen Sovada, president of the global public sector at SandboxAQ  - an enterprise SaaS company combining AI + Quantum tech to solve hard problems impacting society. The two talk about Jen's career journey in the quantum industry and the growth of SandboxAQ, the characteristics of a successful startup, common risks of startups, her inspiration to j...

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In this episode, host Dr. Jonathan Felbinger, deputy director of QED-C, sits down with Chris Marki, CEO of Marki Microwave - a California-based company that develops high-frequency and broadband products. The two talk about the company's beginnings, leading a growing tech company, expanding into emerging markets like quantum, lessons learned, and navigating the regulatory environment. 

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In our inaugural episode, host Dr. Celia Merzbacher, executive director of QED-C, sits down with Noel Goddard, chief executive officer of Qunnect - a quantum communications company based in New York City. The two talk about Noel's career journey in the quantum industry and the growth of Qunnect, the difference in the biotech and quantum industries, the importance of intellectual property for quantum companies, de-risking a startup ...

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September 15, 2023 1 min

The Quantum Economic Development Consortium presents Been There, Done That hosted by Dr. Celia Merzbacher and Dr. Jonathan Felbinger - a podcast featuring leading voices from among QED-C members in the quantum industry.  Check out the trailer for season one!

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