
Beyond the Qubit – Deep Dive with Amir Naveh, Co-Founder & CPO of Classiq
Quantum computing won’t reach its potential without scalable software. In Part 1 of this deep dive, I sit down with Amir Naveh, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Classiq, the world’s leading independent quantum software company.
From building satellites in Israel’s defense industry to raising $170M for Classiq, Amir shares the lessons, beliefs, and breakthroughs shaping the next wave of quantum.
💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• How Amir’s background in the Israeli defense & space sector shaped his vision
• Why software is the true bottleneck in quantum computing
• How Classiq enables scalable programming beyond manual gate-level coding
• The founding story: from Talpiot, to IBM Quantum, to launching Classiq during COVID
• Why investors should pay close attention to the software layer of the quantum stack
🌍 Why it matters:
Just like Microsoft unlocked the PC era, Classiq aims to create the software layer that makes quantum computers useful for finance, pharma, logistics, and beyond.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.
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