Episode 5: Quantum Finance with the Quantum Pirate, Sergio Gago

The Quantum Spin

Sergio Gago works with quantum algorithms at Moody’s Analytics and tracks quantum industry news in his popular Substack newsletter, Quantum Pirates. The serial interim CTO, investor, and entrepreneur has deep experience in tech but is not afraid to poke a little fun at the industry. In this episode of The Quantum Spin, Sergio shares his expertise in quantum computing and quantum information systems and how he applies quantum tech to risk management for finance, insurance and other major industries.

Sergio is Managing Director of AI, Machine Learning and Quantum Computing at Moody's Analytics. He founded, ran and sold Qapitan Quantum, an API marketplace. Sergio has studied quantum computing and quantum information systems, earning a degree in telecom engineering as well as an MBA. He enjoys teaching the next generation as Barcelona Technology School Master Director of Big Data and AI.

Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing and tech clients as an account manager with HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic, where she was a senior writer. She has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 10 years.