The Quantum Economy Podcast
The Quantum Economy Podcast features conversations with leaders across quantum science, business, philosophy, and emerging technologies. Each episode explores how exponential technologies, including quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology, affect core systems of human organization such as economics, governance, and scientific progress. It brings together diverse perspectives to examine the intersection of technology and society.
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The Quantum Internet Is Not What You Think | Stephanie Wehner
Entanglement can't send a message faster than light. Stephanie Wehner, director of Europe's Quantum Internet Alliance, says it allows something stranger: two parties can coordinate faster than light without communicating at all. And she says secure communication alone is not the reason to build a quantum internet.Anders Indset sits down with Stephanie Wehner, professor at QuTech in Delft a
Why Q-Day Moved to 2029 | Arm Co-Founder Hermann Hauser
Q-Day was supposed to be 2035. Arm co-founder Hermann Hauser says it is now 2029 because the qubits needed to break RSA-2048 have fallen from a million to as few as 10,000, according to recent research from Google and Oratomic. If he is right, RSA-2048, which still protects much of the internet, has about three years left. Hauser co-founded Acorn Computers, where two engineers designed Arm's p
Analog vs Digital: The Two Futures of Quantum Computing | Marta Estarellas
Most quantum computers being built today chase more qubits and better error correction. Marta Estarellas's company Qilimanjaro went the other way: an analog system that lets physics do the computation, unlocked with fluxonium qubits that hold record coherence times. The bet is that the future of supercomputing is not one machine but a multimodality of digital, analog, and classical systems working
The Physics of Being Alive: Quantum Biology, Consciousness & Simulation Theory | Nirosha Murugan
How much do we really understand about life? In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Dr. Nirosha Murugan, Canada Research Chair in Tissue Biophysics, founder of Helioflux. In her research, she investigates the physical principles that underlie living systems.In this conversation, they explore:Why biology may need to move beyond a purely biochemical understanding o
After The Quantum Revolution | Chiara Marletto
What if some of the most important questions in physics are still waiting to be properly asked? In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Chiara Marletto, physicist at the University of Oxford and co-developer of Constructor Theory alongside David Deutsch. Constructor Theory is one of the most ambitious new frameworks in fundamental physics today, going beneath the
What Nobody Tells You About Qubit Count | Thomas Luschmann
The quantum computing race is obsessed with one number: qubit count. But what if that’s simply not the right metric?In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with Thomas Luschmann, Co-Founder and COO of Peak Quantum — a Munich-based deep-tech startup that embeds error protection directly into the hardware architecture, rather than relying on costly error correction after the fact.In this conversation,
Can We Now Engineer Nature Itself? | Michelle Simmons
What if quantum computing allowed us to engineer nature at the atomic level? In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Professor Michelle Simmons, Founder & CEO of Silicon Quantum Computing and one of the world’s leading quantum materials scientists.For over 25 years, Simmons has pioneered a new approach to quantum computing, building systems atom by atom in sil
What If Europe’s Biggest Weakness Becomes Its Advantage? | Tommaso Calarco
Europe is often seen as strong in science but weak in execution. In quantum technology, this is starting to change.In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Prof. Tommaso Calarco, Director at Forschungszentrum Jülich and one of the key figures behind Europe’s Quantum Flagship.They discuss the current state of quantum technology in Europe, the global race with the US
What Comes After The Internet? | Noel Goddard
Most of the attention in quantum goes to computing. But there is another layer and it’s already being built.Quantum networking is already being tested on real telecom infrastructure from New York to Deutsche Telekom’s network in Berlin.In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Noel Goddard, CEO of Qunnect, about how quantum is being built, tested, and run in real in
Who Will Control the Quantum Age? | Zeynep Korutürk
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Zeynep Korutürk, co-founder of Firgun Ventures and former Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, about the emerging investment landscape around quantum technologies.Zeynep shares her perspective on how the quantum ecosystem has evolved over the past decade – from a field with only a few dozen startups to a rapidly expanding gl
Does Time Exist? | Sravan Kumar
Time feels obvious to us. It flows from the past to the present and into the future. But in modern physics, time is anything but simple.In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with theoretical physicist Dr. Sravan Kumar about one of the deepest mysteries in physics: the nature of time, black holes, and whether information can truly disappear from the universe.Dr. Kumar
The Limits of Human Understanding? | Pavel Hrmo
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset sits down with Dr. Pavel Hrmo, CEO and co-founder of ZuriQ — a Swiss quantum computing startup spun out of ETH Zürich.ZuriQ is taking a radically different approach to one of quantum computing’s biggest challenges: scalability. Instead of relying on traditional one-dimensional ion chains, Dr. Hrmo and his team are developing a reconfigu
Quantum Doesn't Work Without This | Steve Brierley
What does it really take to make quantum computers work at scale? Anders Indset hosts Steve Brierley, founder & CEO of Riverlane, to unpack fault-tolerant quantum computing's potential to revolutionize chemistry, materials science, and climate tech.Discover why qubits are so fragile, how 25 years of error rate improvements still fall short, and the trillion-operation leap needed for real-w
The Age Of Knowledge Is Over | Enrique Solano
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Enrique Solano (CEO of Kipu Quantum) about the future of quantum computing, quantum AI, and artificial intelligence — and why waiting for a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer may be the biggest mistake in the industry.Solano challenges the dominant narrative around quantum technology. Universal quantum computers are
The Biggest Security Crisis In History | Carlos Moreira
In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with Carlos Moreira, founder and CEO of WISeKey and SEALSQ, one of the world’s leading voices on digital trust, cybersecurity, quantum security, and sovereign technology. Recorded around the World Economic Forum in Davos, the conversation explores why trust has become critical infrastructure in the quantum age.Moreira reflects on his three-decade journey from
Why We Need To Rethink How We Build Quantum Computers | John Martinis
In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with John Martinis, Nobel Prize–winning physicist (Nobel Prize in Physics, 2025) and one of the key architects of modern quantum computing, recorded at the World Economic Forum in DavosMartinis reflects on his journey from early superconducting qubit experiments to the landmark quantum supremacy breakthrough at Google, and explains why building a scalable quan
Quantum Will Change How We Build The World | Loïc Henriet
In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with Loïc Henriet, CEO of Pasqal, about quantum computing as it moves from theory into reality.They discuss how quantum technology is leaving the lab, why neutral-atom processors are emerging as a scalable path, and how quantum will complement classical computing and AI rather than replace them. The conversation includes a clear 2026 outlook, explores Europe’s
We're Not Ready For What's Coming | Andrew Cheung
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Andrew Cheung, Founder and CEO of 01 Quantum, about Q-Day, quantum computing, and the security risks already emerging today. They discuss why data can be stolen now and decrypted later, why the transition to quantum-safe security is more complex than most expect, and why execution speed matters more than technological hype.A
What If Life Is Just Software? | Johan Strömqvist
In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with Johan Strömqvist – Founder & CEO of Single Technologies and a pioneer of 3-D DNA sequencing.Johan shares how his background in physics, photonics, and biotechnology led to the development of the world’s fastest 3-D imaging system and a radically new way to read the code of life.Together, Anders and Johan explore how biology is becoming programmable an
Why So Many Companies Fail At Quantum | Steve Suarez
Anders Indset sits down with Steve Suarez – Founder & CEO of HorizonX, global quantum strategist, and former Global Head of Innovation at HSBC.Steve explains how he fell in love with quantum technologies, why he created the Quantum Index, and what the data reveals about the industries and countries leading the global quantum race.Together, Anders and Steve explore the future of quantum computi
This Could Change How Long You Live | Liz Parrish
In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with Liz Parrish – CEO of BioViva, pioneering advocate for gene therapies, and likely the world’s most gene-modified person.Drawing from her personal journey – from her son’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis to her own decision to undergo multiple gene therapies – Liz shares how she became one of the most influential voices in longevity and regenerative medicine.Toge
The Problem With Today's Quantum Claims | Alex Challans
In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with Alex Challans, CEO and co-founder of Resonance, the company behind The Quantum Insider — the leading global platform for intelligence and media in quantum technology.Alex reflects on the early days of building The Quantum Insider and how Resonance has grown into a major deep-tech intelligence powerhouse. He shares why the quantum industry has moved from n
How Quantum Will Actually Make Money | Ben Bloom
In this episode, Anders Indset speaks with Ben Bloom, co-founder and CEO of Atom Computing – one of the pioneers of neutral-atom quantum computers. From optical control and logical qubits to the next industrial revolution in materials science, Bloom shares how his team is scaling systems from thousands to tens of thousands of qubits and why this moment might mark the beginning of a new computation
Quantum Is Advancing – We're Not Ready | Nick Farina
How are we building the quantum future responsibly?Anders Indset speaks with Nick Farina, co-founder and CEO of EeroQ, a company taking one of the most unconventional paths in the race for scalable quantum systems: trapped electrons on liquid helium.They explore how quantum progress unfolds – not in one defining moment, but through interlinked advances that amplify each other. From the physics of
Why Quantum Needs An Entire New Economy | Prineha Narang
A Manufacturing Story with Prineha NarangHow is quantum science becoming something we can build?In this episode, Anders Indset talks with Prineha Narang, Professor at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. She is a pioneering scientist, engineer, and entrepreneur shaping the future of quantum technologies.Together, they explore how quantum science moves from the lab
Everything You Know About Reality Might Be Wrong | Vlatko Vedral
What if reality itself is made of information?In this mind-expanding episode, Anders Indset speaks with Vlatko Vedral, Professor of Quantum Information Science at Oxford University — one of the world’s leading thinkers on quantum physics, information, and consciousness.Together, they explore how quantum mechanics, information, and mind may be part of one continuous reality — and why this understan
What If've Been Scaling Quantum The Wrong Way | Chris Ballance
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset is joined by Chris Ballance — co-founder and CEO of Oxford Ionics, a pioneer in trapped-ion quantum computing and now part of IonQ.Chris is a physicist turned entrepreneur whose journey from Oxford’s quantum labs to leading one of the world’s most advanced quantum hardware teams reflects a rare blend of scientific precision and pragmati
The Shift The Market Was Waiting For | Matthew Kinsella
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset sits down with Matthew Kinsella — CEO of Infleqtion, one of the world’s leading quantum technology companies pioneering neutral-atom platforms across computing, sensing, and networking.Before stepping in as CEO, Matthew spent nearly two decades as a deep-tech investor with Maverick Capital and was Infleqtion’s first institutional invest
The Quantum Approach Everyone Ignored | Marius Grundmann
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset sits down with Professor Marius Grundmann—co-founder & co-CEO of SaxonQ, world-leading semiconductor physicist (h-index ~95), and author of the standard textbook The Physics of Semiconductors. Grundmann and SaxonQ are pioneering nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres in diamond to build mobile, room-temperature quantum computers—a bold chall
The Theory That Rewrites Reality | Florian Neukart
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset sits down with Dr. Florian Neukart—Chief Product Officer and Management Board Member at Terra Quantum, Professor at Leiden University, and co-author of Ex Machina – The God Experiment and The Singularity Paradox – Bridging the Gap Between Humanity and AI. Florian is one of today’s leading voices in quantum computing and AI, and the mind
The Most Expensive Technology That Doesn't Work Yet | Justin Ging
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset explores the future of quantum with Justin Ging, Chief Product Officer at Atom Computing. With over two decades of experience in product, marketing, and sales Justin is one of the foremost voices on how to commercialize quantum computing and turn breakthrough science into real markets.Their conversation explores the business, strategy,
This Will Decide Who Controls The Future | William Hurley
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset is joined by William Hurley – better known as whurley – a pioneering tech entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Strangeworks, and co-author of the bestselling book “Quantum Computing for Babies”.Their conversation dives deep into the philosophical, technological, and societal dimensions of quantum computing and AI – ranging from the need for
The Missing Mindset In Deep Thech Startups | Jan Goetz
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset sits down with Jan Goetz — co-founder and co-CEO of IQM Quantum Computers. With IQM’s recent leap to unicorn status, Europe has gained a new heavyweight in the quantum race. What started as a university spin-off is now a global champion setting the pace for Europe’s quantum ambitions.Their conversation goes far beyond the lab, exploring
Can Europe Win The Quantum Race? | Théau Peronnin
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Théau Peronnin, co-founder and CEO of Alice & Bob — a French quantum startup pioneering fault-tolerant quantum computing through its unique “cat qubit” design.A physicist by training and vocation, Théau shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and reflects on what it takes to lead a deep-tech company through
The Collapse Of Understanding In The Information Age | José Ignacio Latorre
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset sits down with José Ignacio Latorre, Director of the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore. A leading physicist and global voice in quantum ethics and AI, José is shaping national strategy while advocating for a more inclusive, human-centered quantum future.Their conversation centers on a powerful and forward-looking idea: What i
Quantum Will Change How Companies Work Forever | Krysta Svore
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset sits down with Dr. Krysta Svore, Microsoft Azure Quantum’s Technical Fellow and Vice President of Advanced Quantum Development. Krysta is one of the leading forces behind Microsoft’s full-stack quantum ecosystem—and a visionary voice on the future of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing.Their conversation centers on a critical and
The Biggest Misconception About Quantum Computing | Simone Severini
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Simone Severini, a Distinguished Engineer at Google and Professor of Physics of Information at University College London.Their wide-ranging conversation explores the philosophical, scientific, and technical dimensions of quantum computing – from its origins in fundamental physics to the engineering hurdles of building fault-
The Most Dangerous Cyber Threat Is Invisible | Rebecca Krauthamer
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO and co-founder of QuSecure – a pioneering force in post-quantum cybersecurity.Their conversation spans the emerging risks and deep opportunities at the intersection of quantum tech, digital security, and human agency.Together, they explore:The rapid rise of the PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography) marketWh
Everyone Is Asking The Wrong Question About Quantum | John Levy
In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with John Levy, CEO and co-founder of SEEQC – a pioneer in superconducting quantum chip design. Their conversation explores the frontiers of computing, capitalism, and consciousness in a world shaped by quantum technology.Together, they explore:The scalability of superconducting quantum chipsWhy the quantum ecosystem is not a win
