Listen "Christian Weedbrook from Xanadu"
Episode Synopsis
Christian Weedbrook is the Founder and CEO of Xanadu.Xanadu is a Canadian quantum technology company and one of the world's leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Chapters00:00 Understanding Quantum Computing05:51 Infrastructure and Capital Needs for Quantum08:40 Raising Capital in Quantum Tech11:58 Government Support and Quantum14:16 Photonics vs. Other Quantum Approaches15:55 Talent Acquisition in Quantum17:45 Global Operations and Foundry Partnerships19:27 Staying Canadian in a Global Market21:02 Maintaining Passion and Energy22:12 Commercialization of Technology25:09 Interplay Between Quantum and AI27:06 Future of Quantum Hardware28:34 Software Development in Quantum31:18 Building Partnerships and Use Cases33:10 Quantum Computing for Battery Development34:31 Applications Across Industries36:11 Future Predictions for Quantum Computing37:21 Misconceptions About Quantum38:46 Coping with Challenges in Business
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