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Episode 19: Building Quantum Software and Community

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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.

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

HKA Marketing Communications⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://hkamarcom.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.

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

HKA Marketing Communications⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://hkamarcom.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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