Episode 34: Setting Sail Toward the Quantum Horizon

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The Quantum Spin

HKA Marketing Communications

39 episodes

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The first podcast focused on PR and marketing communications for the quantum tech industry, by HKA Marcom, specializing in PR for startup, scaling and global quantum tech companies.

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The first podcast focused on PR and marketing communications for the quantum tech industry, by HKA Marcom, specializing in PR for startup, scaling and global quantum tech companies.

Technology

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Episode 34: Setting Sail Toward the Quantum Horizon

The Quantum Spin

28 minutes 9 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 34: Setting Sail Toward the Quantum Horizon

Steve Suarez sees innovation as a way to expand opportunities and knowledge for everyone. He has spent his career helping individuals develop new skillsets and companies roll out new technology. Now he’s turning his expertise to quantum by consulting with HorizonX clients, teaching an MIT Pro course and serving as a senior advisor with McKinsey & Company. On this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, Steve and host Veronica Combs discuss balancing short-term improvements with plans for future business strategies shaped by quantum tech. Get a discount code for all MIT Pro classes here: Learning Hub | HorizonX Corporation. The HORIZONX discount code is valid through the end of 2025.

00:00 Introduction to Quantum Spin Podcast

00:34 Interview with Steve Suarez: Career and HorizonX

01:14 Understanding the Three Horizons of Innovation

03:32 Challenges and Strategies in Quantum Computing

05:44 Leadership and Innovation Execution

08:18 Steve's Experience at HSBC and Quantum Education

18:47 The Quantum Index and Industry Readiness

21:29 Post-Quantum Cryptography and Future Outlook

27:21 Conclusion and Podcast Information

Steve Suarez is the Founder and CEO of HorizonX, https://www.horizonxc.com/ a consulting firm specializing in business strategy and the adoption of emerging technologies. He serves as Senior Advisor on Emerging Technology to McKinsey & Company, sits on the Board of Directors at Classiq and holds senior advisory roles with Mitsubishi Corporation and Qusecure. Steve is the co-founder of The Quantum Index, a global benchmarking initiative measuring enterprise quantum readiness, and a guest lecturer at MIT xPro, where he teaches Quantum Computing: Strategy and Impact. Prior to founding HorizonX, Steve was Global Head of Innovation at HSBC, Global Functions where he led enterprise-wide digital transformation programs in Risk, Finance, and Compliance.

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 15 years.

Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/hka-inc--public-relations/ or on our website at ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://hkamarcom.