SSP Forum [Virtual]: Rebecca Krauthamer ('13) on Quantum Computing and Entrepreneurship

Monday, November 14, 2022
Zoom

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The
Symbolic Systems Forum
presents

Quantum Computing and Entrepreneurship

Rebecca Krauthamer ('13)
QuSecure

Monday, November 14, 2022
12:30-1:20 pm

Virtual event (Zoom)

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ABSTRACT:

Quantum computing is a rapidly advancing field that is poised to take on complex problems that elude even the most powerful supercomputers. In this talk, I will discuss the following:
    •    What is quantum computing and how can it be applied?
    •    My journey from Symbolic Systems into quantum technology
    •    Starting a company in quantum, and the ever evolving challenges founders face including product development, fundraising, and building teams
    •    What the next 10 years will look like in quantum, as well as entrepreneurship opportunities in the space
    •    Getting into the quantum computing field for non-quantum physicists
    •    Quantum entrepreneurship for good

BIO:

Rebecca Krauthamer (she/her) is the Founder and Chief Product Officer at QuSecure. She studied Symbolic Systems at Stanford University. In 2020 Rebecca was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for her work in quantum computing and was recently named among the 12 Women Shaping Quantum Computing. She serves on the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council on Quantum Computing, as well as the drafting committee for the WEF cybersecurity and governance reports on "Transitioning to a Quantum-Secure Economy" and "Quantum Computing Governance Principles". As a passionate proponent of ethical technology development, Rebecca serves on the advisory board of the AI Ethics Journal, as a subject matter expert for Coursera's Certified Ethical Emerging Technologist Program, and is a contributing member of the Newsweek Expert Forum. Previously she served as CEO of Quantum Thought, a venture studio for quantum computing applications.

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