In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs talks with Matt Johnson, CEO and co-founder of QC Ware, a software company that builds tools for drug discovery and materials design. Matt also convenes the quantum community three times a year at Q2B conferences in Silicon Valley, Paris and Toyko.
They discuss the groundbreaking developments announced at the December 2024 Q2B Silicon Valley conference, including Google's new high-reliability qubit technology. The conversation also covers QC Ware's molecular design software, Promethium, designed to expedite drug discovery through high-performance simulations. They also discuss early quantum use cases, chemistry research and the value of building a strong industry ecosystem.
00:00 Welcome to The Quantum Spin
00:36 Introducing Matt Johnson and QC Ware
01:19 Google's Quantum Breakthrough
01:52 Understanding Qubits and Modalities
06:01 Global Quantum Conferences and Keynotes
08:12 The Global Quantum Landscape
12:45 QC Ware's Molecular Design Software
18:48 Looking Ahead: The Future of Quantum Computing
22:37 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
Matt Johnson is the CEO and co-founder of QC Ware, a leading quantum computing software and services company. In addition to his role at QC Ware, Matt previously served on the governing board of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C).
He earned his BS from the U.S. Air Force Academy, followed by five years of active-duty service. Afterward, he completed his MBA at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Matt transitioned into finance, where he became a managing director in private equity at Apollo Management.
Since co-founding QC Ware in 2014, Matt has been driving the company's mission to become the world’s premier quantum software provider.
Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients as an account manager with HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 10 years.
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