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Michael Biercuk — How quantum computing could change the future

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What is quantum computing?

This is such a fascinating interview and unlike any other episode we've done on The Make It Happen Show so far. Michael Biercuk is the Founder and CEO of Q-CTRL, Australia's first venture-backed quantum computing startup and he covers everything that you need to know about the future of tech, specifically quantum computing.

Don't let the science-talk put you off - in this interview, Michael tells us exactly how he made it happen in a soon to be revolutionary sector, gives advice for how he brings high profile investors on board, and also takes us through how, as a professor of quantum physics, he's juggled the worlds of academia and business. Check it out and enjoy this little something different!
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"You can be a specialist in some areas and use that as a competitive advantage. It's not all about patents which I think bogs down the conversation."

— Michael Biercuk

In this episode, you will learn:

  • 1:21 -What quantum computing is
  • 4:46 - Some of the early areas quantum computing is being applied in
  • 7:19 - Translating this concept into a business application
  • 9:44 - If universities should commercialise more IP
  • 12:18 - If universities should bring business mindsets to how they run universities
  • 17:33 - How to get your business investors to become passionate about your business
  • 20:14 - Where Q-CTRL is today as a business
  • 22:16 - How Michael’s role and focus has changed since the business has grown
  • 24:22 - Where the quantum computing industry will unfold in the next few years and what the potential business applications are with it
  • 26:45 - Other exciting areas of application of quantum computing
  • 27:41 - Make It Happen In A Minute
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