Beyond the Qubit

Please check out the presentation from the founder Adriaan Rol.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aq84jiWMpUu_5Dem-WDHxhQ6ZP3ZztE0/view?usp=sharing

Please check out the CEO of Orange Quantum Systems' presentation.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aq84jiWMpUu_5Dem-WDHxhQ6ZP3ZztE0/view?usp=drive_link

Please check out the CEO of Orange Quantum Systems' presentation.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aq84jiWMpUu_5Dem-WDHxhQ6ZP3ZztE0/view?usp=drive_link

Interview CEO Quantware. Matthijs created a presentation that provides visual support to the interview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zq05u2Yx07kxO4Xj9ge8-X-TcOS-5OZl/view?usp=sharing

Interview with Quix Quantum CEO Stefan Hengesback: Here's the Deep Dive: The interview is split into three parts: • 30 min summary • Part 1 • Part 2 Today, it is about Part 2. Check out the extensive presentation that Stefan has prepared. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_ZO9t7UsQtokWfScAsXQrUtFP779MZD/view?usp=drive_link Or find it on my Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-dekker-tmt2030 In the deep dive interview of three hours, I learned all about Quix Quantum and how photonics Quantum computers work. I like to share this with you. Please join me in my journey. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Interview with Quix Quantum CEO Stefan Hengesback: Here's the Deep Dive: The interview is split into three parts: • 30 min summary • Part 1 • Part 2 Today, it is about Part 1. Check out the extensive presentation that Stefan has prepared. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_ZO9t7UsQtokWfScAsXQrUtFP779MZD/view?usp=drive_link Or find it on my Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/frank-dekker-tmt2030 In the interview deep dive of three hours, I learned all about Quix Quantum and how photonics Quantum computers work. I like to share this with you. Please join me in my journey. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Please use the presentation below as visual support to the interview. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_ZO9t7UsQtokWfScAsXQrUtFP779MZD/view?usp=drive_link Stefan, thank you for joining the podcast and sharing your expertise on Photonics Quantum Computing. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation that investors should pay attention to: 1). Room Temperature Operation –Photonics-based quantum systems are energy-efficient and can operate for the most part at room temperature. 2). Silicon Nitride Advantage – This material offers unique benefits in scalability and integration. 3). Telecom Integration – Photonics seamlessly integrates with existing telecom infrastructure, opening up exciting possibilities. A standout feature of Quix Quantum is its competitive edge through exclusive access to TriPleX Silicon Nitride, a low-loss waveguide technology. With signal losses as low as 0.1 dB/m. Quix is well-positioned to lead in the field.

Quantum’s “impossible problem” is finally shiftingfrom science → engineering. In Part 2 of myconversation with Yuval Boger (CCO, QuEra)on Beyond the Qubit, we went deep into Error correction, Scaling and the physics that will determine which platforms survive.Hereare the insights 👇 https://youtu.be/Ndr7cbcDHRc  1. Every qubit technology has a fundamental weakness…until you correct it.Yuval put itbluntly:“Qubitsare fragile. Everything in the universe wants to disturb them.”Cosmic rays,vibrations, electromagnetic noise, even a gate failing 1 in 10,000 times becomes catastrophic when your algorithmrequires millions of operations.This is why error correction is the real battleground.Not qubit count.Not coherence time.Not marketingslides.This clicked for me:you don’t win by adding more qubits, you win byadding the right ones. 2. Mobility changes everything about logical qubits.Most qubit platformsare fixed in place.Neutral atoms move, and that changes the math.Yuval gave a visualI can’t unsee:Two logical qubits,each made of five physical qubits.Static hardware?You must connectthem pair by pair, accumulating errorswith every handshake.Neutral atoms?➡️ Move the qubits physically➡️ Apply one pulse of light➡️ Create all interactionsin parallelParallelism → feweroperationsFewer operations →fewer errorsFewer errors → farfewer physical qubits needed per logical qubitNeutral atoms aren’tjust another modality, they’re a differentscaling strategy. 3. The telecom analogy that reframes the entirearchitectureI comparedsuperconducting qubits to fixed fiber and neutral atoms to wireless networks.Yuval extended itbeautifully:If the central nodefails, fixed-line users are stuck.Wireless? You movethe tower closer and reconnect.Neutral atomsprovide that same architectural freedom:  4. Neutral-atom scaling isn’t PowerPoint. It’sphysics.Many companies claimthey’ll scale.Yuval asked thequestion that matters:“Areyou relying on miracles, or engineering?”Neutral atoms scalethrough: Scale-out acrossmachines? Possible.But what struck meis that scaling within a single system has aclear physics-based roadmap, unlike many competing architectures. 5. Error correction is no longer theoretical, QuEra isdemonstrating it.Yuvalwalked through the early steps:  He didn’t revealtheir full roadmap, but the direction is unmistakable. 6. Quantum is becoming practical and customers arevoting with usage, not words.Yuval shared severalsignals that quantum is crossing from research into industry: These aren’texperiments, they’re real workloads on real systems.Talk is cheap; usageis not. This isn’t hype.This is earlyindustrialization. 🤔 Which modality do you believe reaches fault-tolerant scale first?Neutral atoms?Superconducting? Trapped ions? Photonics?Or somethingcompletely different?I’d love to hearyour perspective. #QuantumComputing,#QuantumTechnology #DeepTech, #BeyondTheQubit, #QuEra, #NeutralAtoms#QuantumHardware,#FutureOfComputing, #QuantumAdvantage, #RydbergAtoms, #TechInnovation#ScienceAndTechnology,#FrontierTech, #MIT, #Harvard, #Podcast @Yuval Boger@QuEra  📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do notrepresent any company

“Quantum computers today still can’t outperformclassical systems, and that’s exactly why this moment matters.”That was one of thefirst things Yuval Boger (CCO, QuEra)told me during our deep dive on Beyond theQubit.And it genuinelyreframed how I look at the entire quantum industry.Here’swhat most people miss 👇1. Quantum today isn’tabout solving problems. It’s about preparing for the moment it can.Yuval explained thatwith fewer than ~50 perfect qubits, a supercomputer can simulate everythinganyway.So the currentsystems, noisy, small, early,  are notthe point.What matters is trajectory.QuEra’s mission?➡️ Build quantum computers with hundreds, thousands, andeventually tens of thousands ofhigh-fidelity neutral-atom qubits. Because that’s where classical methodsbreak,  and quantum starts to matter. 2. Neutral atoms don’t just improve quantum computing.They change the rules.Most qubittechnologies are manufactured.Neutral atoms are natural, identical, and stable at room temperature.A few thingssurprised me: This isn’ttheoretical. It’s running today on AWS Braket. 3. One advantage people underrate: MIT +Harvard → QuEraFour founders camefrom MIT and Harvard.Two still contributeweekly.Neutral-atom systemsevolve fast in academia,  beingphysically close lets QuEra commercialize breakthroughs months or even yearsahead of competitors That proximityenables: It’s an unfair advantage, in the best possible way. 4. Yuval’s biggest lesson (and the most transferableone): customer curiosityNot physics.Not algorithms.Not hardware.➡️Customer curiosity.He listens not forwhat customers say today, but for what they’ll need 18 months from now.It’s a mindset thatcontributed to QuEra’s roadmap. #QuantumComputing,#QuantumTechnology #DeepTech, #BeyondTheQubit, #QuEra, #NeutralAtoms#QuantumHardware,#FutureOfComputing, #QuantumAdvantage, #RydbergAtoms, #TechInnovation#ScienceAndTechnology,#FrontierTech, #MIT, #Harvard, #Podcast @Yuval Boger@QuEra https://youtu.be/XEh6PiLnXjchttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1SyBtguc5fqEQe1PivVdrs?si=z0aHKAUrRFSnQddfSal2zQ  📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do notrepresent any company

This week on Beyond the Qubit, I sat down with Yuval Boger, CCO of QuEra, and he said something that hit me hard:“Quantum computers today are almost useless… butthat’s exactly why now is the most exciting time.”  Here’swhat I learned 👇1. Neutral atoms might be the first scalable path to real quantum advantageMost qubits aremanufactured.Neutral atoms are perfect by nature.No fabricationdefects.No calibrationbattles.No cryogenic fridgesthe size of a room.A laser tweezertraps each atom.A laser moves itwherever you want.A single laser pulsecan operate on multiple qubits in parallel. This means: It’s wild.2. Customer-first thinking is QuEra’s secret weaponBefore we eventouched physics, Yuval talked about… listening.Not to qubits.To customers.  It’s rare indeep-tech.And it’s exactly whyQuEra builds things people actually use: This is no longeracademic curiosity.3. Why QuEra’s proximity to MIT & Harvard mattersFour founders camefrom Harvard and MIT.Two are still deeply involved.And the labs areliterally a bike ride away.  This creates aflywheel: That speed ofiteration is something other modalities can’t replicate.4. The big picture: error correction & scaleYuval gave a simpleanalogy:If you’re shoutingyour credit card number in the wind,you repeat eachdigit multiple times so it arrives correctly.Logical qubits workthe same way.And neutral atomsallow parallel operations between allphysical qubits in a logical block, something static qubits cannot do.  This dramaticallyaccelerates progress toward error-corrected systems.5. The most important signal?“We’ve moved fromscientific challenges → engineering challenges.”That’s how you knowa technology is about to break out. Transcript summaryQuEra My takeawayNeutral atoms are nolonger the “dark horse.”They’re becoming theworkhorse of quantum computing.And QuEra is notbuilding a B-2 bomber (beautiful but rare).They’re building theAirbus A350 of quantum:usable, scalable,and built for the real world.  If you want tounderstand how quantum will scale fromhundreds to tens of thousands of qubits, this episode is a must-listen.🎙️Episode link: Neutral atoms just went from dark horse →workhorse. And it changes everything.     #QuantumComputing,#QuantumTechnology #DeepTech, #BeyondTheQubit, #QuEra, #NeutralAtoms#QuantumHardware,#FutureOfComputing, #QuantumAdvantage, #RydbergAtoms, #TechInnovation#ScienceAndTechnology,#FrontierTech, #MIT, #Harvard, #Podcast @Yuval Boger@QuEra  📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do notrepresent any company

The future of compute might not get hotter. It mightget colder.In Part 2 of my deep-dive with Thomas Ohki, CTO and co-founder of Emergence Quantum, we explored how cryogenic engineering could reshape everything we know about performance, scaling, andenergy use.Thomas and his teamare building control electronics that can operate close to absolute zero. Thesechips could solve one of the biggest bottlenecks in computing, bringingclassical and quantum systems together.What stood out mostto me in this conversation: 1). Why scalingquantum systems isn’t about adding more qubits, but removing the IO bottleneck2). How energyefficiency is becoming the next competitive frontier in AI and data centers3). Why the nextgeneration of computing might evolve where it’s cold, not hot Thomas put it in away that stuck with me:“Thenext revolution in compute might not be hotter. It might be cold.”#BeyondTheQubit#QuantumComputing #CryoCMOS #AIHardware #DeepTech #EmergenceQuantum #Innovation#Podcast 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do not represent any company The future of compute might not get hotter. It mightget colder.InPart 2 of my deep-dive with Thomas Ohki, CTO and co-founder of Emergence Quantum, we explored how cryogenic engineering could reshape everything we know about performance, scaling, andenergy use.Thomas and his teamare building control electronics that can operate close to absolute zero. Thesechips could solve one of the biggest bottlenecks in computing, bringingclassical and quantum systems together.What stood out mostto me in this conversation: 1). Why scalingquantum systems isn’t about adding more qubits, but removing the IO bottleneck2). How energyefficiency is becoming the next competitive frontier in AI and data centers3). Why the nextgeneration of computing might evolve where it’s cold, not hot Thomas put it in away that stuck with me:“Thenext revolution in compute might not be hotter. It might be cold.”🎧 Listento Beyond the Qubit –Emergence Quantum (Deep Dive Part 2) 👉 [Insert Spotify or YouTube link] #BeyondTheQubit#QuantumComputing #CryoCMOS #AIHardware #DeepTech #EmergenceQuantum #Innovation#Podcast 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do notrepresent any company 

Inside Emergence Quantum: Engineering at the Edge ofCold ComputingIn the first part of my deep-dive interview, I sit down with Thomas Ohki, CTO andco-founder of Emergence Quantum.We explored how innovation really happens and why the future of computing might be colder than we think.Most people see quantum as a story about qubits.Thomas explains that the real breakthroughs might come from everything around them: the architecture, the materials, the cooling, the engineering.Before founding Emergence Quantum, Thomas worked at the frontiers of physics at Raytheon BBN and Microsoft Quantum.He brings a rare mix of scientific depth and hands-on engineering.What stood out most to me was his view on building and learning.“If you want to build something truly new, you have to accept that failure is part of the process. The goal isn’t to avoid mistakes, it’s to learn from themfaster than anyone else.”💡 Key insights from Part 1🧊 Cryogenic technology could redefine performance inAI and quantum systems⚙️ Engineering at cryogenic temperatures is essentialfor scaling quantum computers🧠 Innovation depends as much on mindset as onphysics🎧 Listento Beyondthe Qubit – Part 1: Emergence Quantum (Deep Dive)https://youtu.be/mWU-oPYtDSo  #BeyondTheQubit#QuantumComputing #AIHardware #CryoCMOS #DeepTech #EmergenceQuantum #Innovation#Podcast 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do notrepresent any company

The Next Tectonic Shift in Compute MightNot Be Quantum, It Might Be ColdEveryone is talkingabout GPUs, AI, and compute power.But what if the next revolution isn’t about more energy, it’s about less? In the new episode of Beyond theQubit, I sit down with Thomas Ohki, CTO of Emergence Quantum a startup born from the Microsoft Quantum team that’s now pioneering a newfrontier: cryo-CMOS and cryogenicelectronics.These are the systems that bridge today’s classical chips with tomorrow’s quantum processors,the connective tissue between the hot and the cold, the digital and the quantum.And here’s the crazypart:❄️ They built itwithoutexternal capital.No VC rounds. Nohype cycles. Just science, conviction, and partnerships.We talked about: Thomas saidsomething that stuck with me:“Research isn’t engineering. It’s learning to fail productively.”This episode will make you rethink what “compute” really means in a post-AI world.🎧 Watch or listen here → https://youtu.be/R_852Ar-HRw  #BeyondTheQubit#QuantumComputing #DeepTech #AIHardware #CryoCMOS #Semiconductors #Innovation#Podcast 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do notrepresent any company

The future of quantum is already touching patientsIn Part 2 of my deep-dive with MatthiasKaiser, CEO of Pex Machina, we explore how quantum simulationis changing drug discovery and why the next medical breakthroughs might comefrom software, not the lab.Pex Machina’smission is simple: help companies develop better cancer treatments.Quantum simulation is the tool that makes it possible, cutting the time, cost, and risk of new drug development.What impressed memost is how Matthias thinks about execution.He built a team that combines deep domain knowledge from pharma with real quantum expertise.They move fast, learn from every iteration, and build proof instead of PowerPoints.Matthias said something that stayed with me:“We’re not building technology for technology’s sake. We’re building tools that solve real problems.”What stood out in this part of our conversation:💡 Why precision medicine needs better simulationtools to scale🧠 How pharma collaboration is about access andtrust, not just algorithms🚀 Why execution speed and real-world validationmatter more than hype🎧 Listento Beyondthe Qubit – Pex Machina (Deep Dive Part 2)👉 [Insert Spotify or YouTube link]https://youtu.be/KN3LWO07Ol8  #BeyondTheQubit#QuantumComputing #PrecisionMedicine #DeepTech #Innovation #PexMachina #AI#DrugDiscovery Please do not forget to check out the presentationfrom Matthias (CEO of Pex Machina)https://drive.google.com/file/d/18LwU4QNtl3nRDAIcPWQ9kb2VLintVQEY/view?usp=drive_link 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do notrepresent any company

Building the bridge between quantum and real-worldimpactIn Part 1 of my deep-dive with MatthiasKaiser, CEO of Pex Machina, we talked about what it reallytakes to turn quantum research into something that matters.Matthias started out as a physicist but spent years working in business development before launching his startup. That mix of science and sales shaped how he looks at innovation.He learned early that many quantum companies start with the technology and then go searching for a problem.Pex Machina flips that logic. They start with real problems in oncology and use quantumsimulation as a tool, not as the story.Matthias put it simply:“We don’t want to push quantum computing. We want to solve problems that matter.”What I liked most about this conversation:💡 How sales experience helps founders stay groundedin what customers actually need🧠 Why quantum simulation could change how we developcancer treatments🚀 Why the real challenge in deep tech isn’t science,it’s product-market fit🎧 Listento Beyondthe Qubit – Pex Machina (Deep Dive Part 1)👉 YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mvHWPsyjF9A#BeyondTheQubit#QuantumComputing #PrecisionMedicine #DeepTech #PexMachina #Innovation #Podcast Please do not forget to check out the presentationfrom Matthias (CEO of Pex Machina)https://drive.google.com/file/d/18LwU4QNtl3nRDAIcPWQ9kb2VLintVQEY/view?usp=drive_link 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do not represent any company

In the latest episode of Beyond theQubit, I spoke with Matthias Kaiser, CEO of Pex Machina.What struck me most is how focused he is on solving real problems instead of chasing thehype around quantum computing.Pex Machina develops quantumsimulations for precision medicine, helpingpharmaceutical companies design better cancer treatments faster.Matthias started as aphysicist but spent years in business development before launching his startup.That combination gives him a rare perspective — one that blends deep sciencewith commercial discipline.He put it simply:“Our goal isn’t to push quantum computing. It’s to solve problems that matter topatients.”What I liked mostabout this conversation:💡 Quantum simulation as a bridge between AI,chemistry, and pharma🧠 The role of precision medicine in making cancertreatment more personal🚀 How real-world traction matters more thantheoretical breakthroughs #BeyondTheQubit#QuantumComputing #PrecisionMedicine #DeepTech #PharmaTech #Innovation#PexMachina #Podcast Please do not forget to check out the presentationfrom Matthias (CEO of Pex Machina) https://drive.google.com/file/d/18LwU4QNtl3nRDAIcPWQ9kb2VLintVQEY/view?usp=drive_link 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do not represent any company

🚀 Quantum security is no longer a future problemIt’s here. Today.When I sat down with Olga Mamlyga, co-founder of Quantum Scout Apps, one insight kept echoing:“Hackersdon’t follow the rules. If you only protect one layer, they’ll find another.”Olga is building a 7-layer quantum-secure network that protects every layer of the OSI stack: from physicalfiber to application logic.Not in ten years. Now.🔑Key takeaways fromthe conversation:• Quantum KeyDistribution (QKD) isn’t enough,  itcovers a single layer and is too costly for large-scale rollout.• Quantum threatslike store-now-decrypt-later mean thatdata stolen today can be cracked by tomorrow’s quantum computers.• Criticalinfrastructure: banking, power grids, hospitals,  needs protection before quantum decryption is practical.• Even cryptonetworks are far less secure than we assume.💡Why it matters for investors & builders  If you care aboutwhere deep tech meets national security,this episode is a wake-up call.Let’s make quantumsecurity visible  before the threat is visible to everyone else.#BeyondTheQubit#QuantumComputing #Cybersecurity #QuantumNetworks #StoreNowDecryptLater#DeepTech Please make sure tocheck Olga her presenation:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hN5a38MUbDyvP7CAobwNu1C1lnAzFq8n/view?usp=sharing 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do notrepresent any company.  #BeyondTheQubit#QuantumSecurity #CyberSecurity #DeepTech #StoreNowDecryptLater

🔒 The next cyber-attack won’t wait for quantum computers.On the new Beyond the Qubit I sat downwith Olga Mamlyga, co founder of Quantum Scout Apps.Her team builds physics-based quantum networks that secure all 7 layers of the internet stack far beyond what post-quantum cryptography can cover.“Hackersdon’t follow the rules. If you protect only one layer, they’ll simply go aroundit.”Why it matters now• “Store-now,decrypt-later” theft is already happening.• Nation-stateactors are probing grids, hospitals, and crypto networks today.• True QuantumNetworks can roll out on existing fiber tomorrowno decade-long wait.Quantum security isthe new digital backbone.How many layers ofyour organization are really safe? #BeyondTheQubit#QuantumSecurity #CyberSecurity #DeepTech #StoreNowDecryptLater Please make sure tocheck Olga her presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hN5a38MUbDyvP7CAobwNu1C1lnAzFq8n/view?usp=sharing 📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basis and I do not represent any company.

Please don't forget to check out the presentation from Olga: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hN5a38MUbDyvP7CAobwNu1C1lnAzFq8n/view?usp=sharingQuantum cybersecurityisn’t 10 years away it’s happening now.Jump to a section thatinterests you:⏩Chapters00:00 Introduction –Quantum cybersecurity is already here02:10 Meet OlgaMamlyga and True Quantum Networks (TQN)05:30 From Ukraine toquantum: Olga’s journey into deep-tech security09:15 Why “store now,decrypt later” attacks are an urgent threat13:40 PQC vs QKD –what every decision-maker must understand18:05 Defending all 7OSI layers with quantum networking23:20 Hybrid AI +quantum cyberattacks: the next big risk27:45 Deployingquantum networks today – practical steps and timelines32:30 Building aquantum-secure ecosystem for critical infrastructure37:10 Investoroutlook: the business case for quantum cybersecurity41:55 Final insights& key takeaways💬 What’s your view?• Will post-quantum cryptography (PQC) be enough, ordo we need quantum key distribution (QKD)now?• How urgent is the “store-now, decrypt-later” threat for yourindustry?👇 Share your thoughts, like the video, and subscribefor more deep-tech conversations on quantum computing, quantum networks, and criticalinfrastructure security.#QuantumCybersecurity#TrueQuantumNetworks #BeyondTheQubit #PQC #QKD #QuantumComputing#CriticalInfrastructure #AI #CyberSecurity #StoreNowDecryptLater📌 Disclaimer: This post is shared on a personal basisand I do not represent any company.

Beyond the Qubit – Deep Dive with Amir Naveh,Co-Founder & CPO of Classiq (Part 2)Quantum computingwon’t succeed without a software layer that bridges research and hardware. InPart 2 of my conversation with Amir Naveh,co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Classiq,we dive into how software abstraction is unlocking real-world applications.From derivative pricing with banks to thedevelopment of a quantum copilot, Amirexplains why Classiq is becoming the “Microsoft moment” for quantum — creatingthe layer that will make hardware truly useful.💡What you’ll learn inPart 2:• Where Classiq fits in the quantum software stack• Why abstraction is critical for building scalable quantum applications• Real-world use cases: finance, optimization, and derivative pricing• How Classiq integrates with IBM, IonQ, Quantinuum, Rigetti, NVIDIA, and others• The role of AI in building the first quantum coding assistant• Who will win in quantum: integrated hardware/software players or specialized software leaders?🌍Why it matters:Just as Microsoftunlocked the PC revolution, Classiq is building the software foundation thatcould define the next tectonic shift in computing.🎧 Listen to Part 2 now on Spotify, YouTube, or yourfavorite podcast app.#QuantumComputing#Classiq #BeyondTheQubit #QuantumSoftware #Investing #DeepTech #VentureCapital