IQT podcast has a new brand name: IQT/QUANTUM DRAGON PODCAST hosted by Brian Siegelwax. The IQT podcast offers in-depth discussions offers the views of the most interesting players in the dynamic world of quantum computing and technology.
IQT The Quantum Dragon Podcast Episode 90 – Of Algorithms and Analogies
I spoke with Dr. Ulrich Hoff, Quantum Engagement Specialist at Kvantify, about Koffee and Qrunch for quantum chemistry, why Qrunch features the variational quantum eigensolver so prominently, the use of Nvidia’s DGX-Spark to simulate 60-80 qubits, onion layers and other analogies, the significance of stressing “practical advantage,” the definition of “intermediate algorithms,” and more.
Dr. Ulrich Hoff (LinkedIn)
Kvantify (website)
Kvantify (LinkedIn)
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26 Aug 2026
IQT The Quantum Dragon Podcast Episode 89 – Is anyone still listening?
I try to keep these podcasts to about 20 minutes, but Q-CTRL just has way, way, way too much going on. So go grab yourself a fresh cup of Joe, kick back in your favorite chair, and relax as Alex Shih, VP of Product at Q-CTRL, and I speak about Q-CTRL’s growth, Ironstone Opal for GPS-free navigation, Boulder Opal for quantum control, Fire Opal for error suppression, Black Opal for learning, and so much more.
Alex Shih (LinkedIn)
Q-CTRL (website)
Q-CTRL (LinkedIn)
Ironstone Opal
Boulder Opal
Fire Opal
Black Opal
I couldn’t find everything I referenced during the recording, but here’s a bunch of stuff I’ve written about Q-CTRL over the years. Now that I look at the list in its almost-entirety, I’ve probably written more about Q-CTRL than any other company, quantum or otherwise. This is definitely not a complete list.
5/25/2026 Q-CTRL’s Fire Opal on IonQ [premium]
3/29/2026 #wellplayed [premium]
3/24/2026 #82: This podcast is out of control. But, fortunately, ....
1/14/2026 Q-CTRL Open Controls [premium]
12/23/2025 The Great “Bring-Up” Debate
10/12/2025 Q-CTRL’s Black Opal’s “Ask AI” [premium]
8/19/2025 Q-CTRL’s Scale Up Removes Pain Points
8/17/2025 You’ve got questions? [premium]
8/5/2025 Q-CTRL’s Quantum Navigating Dragon
4/14/2025 The Q-CTRL-Stumped Dragon
2/4/2025 One of the Most Valuable Learning Resources
1/1/2025 The Dracarys Award: Fire Opal
6/6/2023 Quantum Beast
12/29/2022 Quantum Phase Estimation!
12/27/2022 Grover’s Algorithm with Fire Opal
12/25/2022 Classiq with Fire Opal
12/24/2022 ibm_nairobi vs. Fire Opal
12/19/2022 ibmq_belem vs. Fire Opal
12/15/2022 Review: Q-CTRL Fire Opal
11/23/2022 Quantum Sliced Bread
4/29/2022 What I Learned From Fire Opal…
4/17/2022 Q-CTRL’s Multi-Qubit Circuit Simulator
4/16/2022 Review: Black Opal’s “Programming” by Q-CTRL
4/15/2022 Review: Black Opal’s “Control” by Q-CTRL
4/14/2022 Review: Black Opal “Speedup” by Q-CTRL
3/9/2022 Q-CTRL’s Fire Opal is Awesome
1/8/2022 Practicing with Q-Ctrl’s Black Opal
1/5/2022 Review: Black Opal “Noise” by Q-Ctrl
12/22/2021 Review: Black Opal “Entanglement” by Q-Ctrl
12/21/2021 Review: Black Opal Circuits by Q-Ctrl
12/20/2021 Review: Q-Ctrl’s Black Opal Tutorials
11/5/2021 Why I Believe Q-Ctrl
Jay Guilmart, Lead Product Manager of Quantum Computing at Q-CTRL, will be speaking at Q+AI 2026 (3.0): Uncovering the Coming Wave of Quantum + AI, which is coming to New York City October 25-27, 2026.
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I spoke with Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO and Co-Founder of QuSecure, about the implications of the post-quantum cryptography (PQC) market splitting between early movers and laggards on the laggards, the bestowing of US military standards for QuSecure’s civilian customers, the difference between NIST standards and US military standards, the benefits of AWS Qualified Software Certification, why Forbes keeps recognizing QuSecure as one of America’s Best Startup Employers, and more.
Rebecca Krauthamer (LinkedIn)
QuSecure (website)
QuProtect R3
QuSecure Careers
QuSecure (LinkedIn)
#303 America’s Best Startup Employers (Forbes)
Rebecca Krauthamer will be a speaker at PQC+IQT, which is coming to New York City on October 26, 2026.
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