In this episode of “Bloomberg Tech: Europe,” Tom Mackenzie explores the race to unlock quantum computing — a technology promising exponential leaps in processing power. As venture capital floods into the sector, investors are betting it could transform drug discovery, machine learning, cybersecurity, finance and defense. But with practical applications still years away, can quantum live up to the hype — and supercharge the AI boom? Tom speaks to leading CEOs and founders about the road to commercialization and whether Europe can compete with the US and China in this pivotal global tech battle.
“Bloomberg Tech: Europe” spotlights the biggest names and trends shaping the region’s technology ecosystem as the global competition heats up. This monthly, 30-minute magazine-style show features in-depth interviews with top technology leaders, as well as major investors and policymakers – giving you a compelling A to Z of the most consequential innovations, opportunities and challenges.
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Bloomberg Technology: Europe
00:01:40 – Preparing For The Quantum Computing Era
00:03:05 – What is Quantum Computing?
00:05:37 – IQM Quantum Computers Co-Founder & CEO Jan Goetz
00:08:11 – European Versus US Data Centers
00:08:55 – Quantum Computing Race
00:08:56 – IQM Quantum Computers Partners With Nvidia
00:09:52 – Goetz: Quantum Critical For European Sovereignty
00:09:54 – Goetz: Europe Needs More Investment In Quantum
00:10:49 – IonQ CEO On Quantum Computing
00:15:44 – Riverlane Founder & CEO Steve Brierley
00:16:45 – Nu Quantum Founder & CEO Carmen Palacios-Berraquero
00:18:14 – Phasecraft C0-Founder & CEO Ashley Montanaro
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