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From the realities of turning breakthrough science into scalable ventures to the adrenaline peaks of working alongside founders in the QuantumAI ecosystem, we bring you a candid look behind the scenes of Deep Tech innovation in pure Quantum Tech, solutions at the intersection of Quantum and AI, and Advanced Computing Technologies.
Here, we explore how pioneering ideas and early industry applications in QuantumAI and Advanced Computing are generating new entrepreneurs, transforming today’s business, and creating new investment opportunities. We share lessons from investors writing the Deep Tech playbook, founders scaling from lab to IPO, and business leaders navigating this wave of disruption.
Whether you’re building, investing, or partnering at the edge of what’s possible, Insights is designed to be your window into the opportunities, risks, and real stories in the QuantumAI ecosystem.
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Why the Founder Is the Hardest Part of Deep Tech Investing - and How to Navigate It
In deep tech, everyone loves to talk about the patents, the physics, the papers. And yes—the tech matters. But after years working with early-stage Quantum and AI companies, I’ve learned this: the tech is just one factor. The real bet is the founder.
What Really Makes a Great Startup Accelerator –And What Founders Should Be Looking For (Hint: It’s not a Hoodie)
Let’s be straight: I dont like the fluff, nor useless stuff. I believe those are a waste of time and money. Great swag and fancy events might impress. But that's not what makes an accelerator your partner of choice. And for the founders: this is for sure not what you should be looking for!!
Powering the Quantum Leap: SoftBank Corp.’s Take on the Future of QuantumAI
Powering the Quantum Leap: We sat down with Nobushige Oguri, Deputy Director at SoftBank Corp., to hear his take on the transformative potential of QuantumAI.
How to Pitch Perfect: Why Quantum Startups need more than a Demo Day
How to Pitch Perfect: Why Quantum Startups need more than a Demo Day
How to Sell to Corporates as a startup – or: it takes two to tango
There’s something every founder in deep tech needs to learn, usually the hard way: Selling to corporates is not like selling to anyone else.
Investing in Deep Tech and QuantumAI
Investing in Deep Tech and QuantumAI: A Fireside Chat on Deep Tech and QuantumAI with QAI Ventures’ Michael Jackson and James Sanders