Sergio Gago works with quantum algorithms at Moody’s Analytics and tracks quantum industry news in his popular Substack newsletter, Quantum Pirates. The serial interim CTO, investor, and entrepreneur has deep experience in tech but is not afraid to poke a little fun at the industry. On this episode of The Quantum Spin, Sergio shares his expertise in quantum computing and quantum information systems and how he applies quantum tech to risk management for finance, insurance and other major industries.
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Doug Finke has been pioneering what we know and how we think about supercomputing, high-performance computing and now quantum computing for nearly half a century. Once top-tier company engineer, then a Silicon Valley executive, most in the quantum industry probably know Doug for his news chops, technology analysis and business intelligence. The renowned journalist, analyst and expert tells The Quantum Spin about communicating and curating quantum news and why you don’t want to write a press release to impress your mom.
Continue readingChoosing Quantum: A Grad Student Tells His Story
Jacob Siderman is a member of the first-ever class of the UCLA Master of Quantum Science and Technology (MQST) program, specializing in trapped ion qubit research. He is also a Quantum Optoelectronics Graduate Intern at HRL Laboratories. Jacob joins host Veronica Combs to talk about the UCLA quantum master’s program and what he’s learned at UCLA, HRL Laboratories and as an HKA intern.
Continue readingThe Art of Science Communication
Host Veronica Combs asks Kenna Hughes-Castleberry about quantum marketing and communications, what’s new at the emerging quantum hub of Boulder, CO and her fascinations with octopuses and crows.
Continue readingEffectively Communicating Quantum Technology
Host and HKA Marketing Communications Account Manager Veronica Combs interviews her boss, HKA Executive Vice President/Technology Group Director Mike Kilroy. Both experienced marketers and trained journalists, the two discuss how they communicate the quantum industry’s often-complex subject matter and secure media coverage on behalf of quantum companies who are looking to share their technological innovations and business moves with the world.
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