Time to Talk Quantum

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Time to Talk Quantum (TTQ) is a new podcast hosted by  Dr Kris Naudts, co-founder of Firgun Ventures, a $250M VC fund focused on early growth-stage quantum technology companies. Dr Naudts is also a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, and founder of Culture Trip. In each episode, Dr Naudts applies his innate curiosity to the cutting edge of quantum innovation, exploring its intersections with AI, health, finance, defence and... art. Featuring conversations with the world’s top entrepreneurs, experts, artists and investors driving the field from lab to market, TTQ provides insights into these various verticals and industries, as the world wakes up to quantum’s game-changing potential.   Stay tuned! Episode 1 of Time to Talk Quantum launches on March 3 across all major streaming platforms and is also available to watch on YouTube.  Featuring upcoming guests including: Professor Mete Atatüre – Physicist; Head of the Cavendish Laboratory, University of CambridgeRefik Anadol – Media Artist & Director at RAS; Co-Founder & Artistic Director of DATALANDProfessor John Morton – Professor of Nanoelectronics & Nanophotonics, University College London; Director, UCL Quantum Science and Technology InstituteJohn Ridge CBE – Chief Adoption Officer, NATO Innovation FundProfessor Lara Jehi – Chief Research Information Officer, Cleveland Clinic; Professor of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineProfessor Bob Coecke – Theoretical Physicist & Musician; Emeritus Professor, Wolfson College, Oxford; Former Chief Scientist, QuantinuumZeynep Korütürk – Founding & Managing Partner, Firgun Ventures; Former Executive Director, Goldman SachsJoab Rosenberg – Partner, Deep33; Founder, Epistema (now Ment.io)  Follow TTQ on social media:  Instagram: @timetotalkquantum  TikTok: @timetotalkquantum X @talk_quantum  Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest episodes.    This podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures.    Music: NGN2 by ILĀ from their album Quantum Computer Music.    About the host: Dr Kris Naudts is the founding and managing partner of Firgun Ventures, a global quantum-first VC firm investing in Series A/B scale-ups. Prior to Firgun, Naudts was an award-winning academic psychiatrist and medical doctor at King’s College London, with a PhD in neuroscience. He later pursued his passion for entrepreneurship, culture, and creativity by founding Culture Trip, which he scaled into one of the world’s leading travel and media brands, raising over $100 million in funding and growing the platform to 20 million monthly visitors.  Follow Dr Kris Naudts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kris-naudts-md-phd-10403838/ Follow Firgun: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/firgun-ventures Firgun Website: https://firgun.vc/   Content advisory: Time to Talk Quantum explores the intersections between quantum technology and AI, health, finance, defence and art. Some discussions may cover sensitive or technical subjects related to cybersecurity, global security, geopolitics or emerging technologies. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, scientific, or medical advice. 

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Quantum Leap in Health and Medicine

    In this week’s episode of Time to Talk Quantum [TTQ], Firgun Ventures co-founder Dr Kris Naudts is joined by Dr Lara Jehi & Professor John Morton to discuss all things quantum and health.  The conversation examines how quantum could unlock new approaches to drug discovery, diagnostics, and complex problem-solving. As data outgrows classical systems, quantum offers a path to simulate biology, accelerate innovation, and rethink what’s possible.  The episode also looks at what it will take to scale: from hardware and algorithms to talent, infrastructure, and early demand. With growing global momentum and new UK investment; the question is no longer if, but how quickly these technologies will start to deliver impact. Available to watch on YouTube Episode Themes:  Quantum & Drug Discovery How Far Can Quantum Take Healthcare? New Investment If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and share.  Follow TTQ Podcast on social media:  Instagram: @timetotalkquantum  TikTok: @timetotalkquantum X @talk_quantum About the guests: Dr Lara Jehi is the Chief Research Information Officer at Cleveland Clinic and Professor of Neurology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. She is also the Executive Program Lead for the Discovery Accelerator, which spans more than 50 projects focused on AI, quantum computing, data science education, and international initiatives. Dr John Morton is the Professor of Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics at University College London and Director of the UCL Quantum Science and Technology Institute and co-founder of  Quantum Motion, developing quantum processors based on silicon transistor technology, and Phasecraft, the quantum algorithms company Music: NGN2 by ILĀ from their album Quantum Computer Music.  Content advisory: Time to Talk Quantum explores the intersections between quantum technology and AI, health, finance, defence and art. Some discussions may cover sensitive or technical subjects related to cybersecurity, global security, geopolitics or emerging technologies. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, scientific, or medical advice.     This podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures. Follow Dr Kris Naudts on LinkedIn Firgun Ventures LinkedIn Firgun Ventures Website Content advisory: Time to Talk Quantum explores the intersections between quantum technology and AI, health, finance, defence and art. Some discussions may cover sensitive or technical subjects related to cybersecurity, global security, geopolitics or emerging technologies. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, scientific, or medical advice.

    1hr 6min

  2. 17 MAR

    Quantum Technologies and the Future of Security, with John Ridge CBE & Joab Rosenberg

    In this week’s episode of Time to Talk Quantum [TTQ], Firgun Ventures co-founder Dr Kris Naudts is joined by Joab Rosenberg, Partner at US-Israeli deep tech fund Deep33, and John Ridge CBE, Chief Adoption Officer at the NATO Innovation Fund, for a conversation about the shifting relationship between venture capital, geopolitics, and emerging technologies. This conversation explores how quantum technologies are moving from theoretical science to strategic infrastructure and why the decisions made today about investment, governance, and innovation may define the technological landscape for decades to come. Available to watch on YouTube   Episode Themes:  Why venture capital is driving the next generation of defence innovationQuantum computing and the future of encryptionThe growing technological competition between the West and ChinaThe geopolitical stakes of emerging technologiesSilicon Valley’s renewed relationship with defence and governmentThe risks facing global technology supply chainsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and share.  Follow TTQ Podcast on social media:  Instagram: @timetotalkquantum  TikTok: @timetotalkquantum X @talk_quantum About the guests: Joab Rosenberg is Partner at US-Israeli deep tech fund, Deep33, where he leads investments in quantum technologies.Joab served as a Colonel in IDF Intelligence, where he was commander of the prestigious Talpiot program and served as Deputy Head Analyst, overseeing the work of around 1,000 analysts.In 2015, he co-founded and was CEO of Epistema, now Ment.io, an AI platform for improved decision making. John Ridge CBE is Chief Adoption Officer at the NATO Innovation Fund. John spent over 30 years in the British Army and UK government. He joined as a reservist in 1989, was later commissioned into the Royal Engineers, and went on to command 8 Engineer Brigade and serve as Chief of Joint Force Operations at the UK’s crisis response headquarters. After leaving the Army, John joined the Civil Service, serving in Defence Intelligence, working at 10 Downing Street, and as Director Defence Innovation at the Ministry of Defence. Music: NGN2 by ILĀ from their album Quantum Computer Music.  Resources  Books: The Technological Republic – Alexander C. KarpDIANA UK National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF)National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – Post-Quantum CryptographyThis podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures. Follow Dr Kris Naudts on LinkedIn Firgun Ventures LinkedIn Firgun Ventures Website Content advisory: Time to Talk Quantum explores the intersections between quantum technology and AI, health, finance, defence and art. Some discussions may cover sensitive or technical subjects related to cybersecurity, global security, geopolitics or emerging technologies. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, scientific, or medical advice.

    1hr 10min

  3. 10 MAR

    Entangled: Art, AI & Quantum, with Refik Anadol & Professor Bob Coecke

    In this week’s episode of Time to Talk Quantum [TTQ], Firgun Ventures co-founder Dr Kris Naudts is joined by Refik Anadol, an internationally renowned media artist, and Professor Bob Coecke, a theoretical physicist and former chief scientist at Quantinuum, to discuss the intersection of art and quantum.  Refik shares the story behind Quantum Memories, his collaborations with Google’s AI and quantum teams, and his vision for DATALAND, the world’s first museum dedicated to AI art, set to open in LA soon. Bob dives into ancient Greece, relational quantum mechanics, diagrammatic languages, quantum natural language processing, and building a quantum guitar. The conversation soon turns into something broader; more philosophical. Could art be the fastest path to real-world quantum applications? Might gaming and entertainment pioneer adoption before the wider industry does? And could quantum thinking itself offer a new, more relational way of understanding reality? This conversation explores what it means to be alive at a moment when science, art, and imagination are evolving together. Available to watch on YouTube   Episode Themes:  When Art Meets ScienceTurning Quantum Into Something You Can SeeWhat Does Quantum Music Sound Like?Building a Museum for the Age of AIDoing AI Art the Ethical WayCan Art Make Quantum Understandable for Everyone?Will Entertainment Be Quantum’s First Breakthrough?Could Quantum Art Ever Be Controversial?Are We Ready for a New Universal Language?This podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures, the first venture capital firm specialising in early growth-stage quantum scaleups.  Music: NGN2 by ILĀ from their album Quantum Computer Music.  About the guests:  Refik Anadol is an internationally renowned media artist and a pioneer in the aesthetics of data and machine learning. He teaches in UCLA’s Department of Design Media Arts, serves as director & co-founder of Refik Anadol Studio, and is co-founder of DATALAND. Prof Bob Coecke is a theoretical physicist and former chief scientist at Quantinuum. He previously served as professor of Quantum Foundations, Logics and Structures at the University of Oxford. Links & Resources  Quantum Concept Music Score from Quantum Picturalism: Musical Incarnation of a Bell-Pair under Measurements Paper: Quantum Concept Music Score from Quantum Picturalism: Musical Incarnation of a Bell-Pair under MeasurementsRefik Anadol talks to the FT about his art: Refik Anadol on his immersive AI-generated artThis podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures. Follow Dr Kris Naudts on LinkedIn Firgun Ventures LinkedIn Firgun Ventures Website Content advisory: Time to Talk Quantum explores the intersections between quantum technology and AI, health, finance, defence and art. Some discussions may cover sensitive or technical subjects related to cybersecurity, global security, geopolitics or emerging technologies. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, scientific, or medical advice.

    55 min

  4. 3 MAR

    From Qubits to the Quantum World Ahead, with Professor Mete Atatüre and Zeynep Korutürk

    In the first episode of Time to Talk Quantum [TTQ], Firgun Ventures co-founder Dr Kris Naudts is joined by physicist Professor Mete Atatüre, Head of Department at the University of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory, and fellow Firgun Ventures co-founder Zeynep Korutürk, to unpack what quantum computing really is, where the technology stands today, and why it matters now.    Together, they cut through the hype to explore the practical foundations of quantum technology, from the nature of qubits and their unique properties to the real-world challenges of building, scaling and maintaining reliable quantum systems. The discussion also covers emerging applications in quantum sensing, timing, AI integration, distributed quantum computing, and the longer-term vision of a quantum internet.   Zeynep places quantum progress in a global context, examining geopolitical factors influencing innovation, the fast-moving startup landscape, and the critical role of deep academic, industrial, and policy support. She also explores investment trends, noting how finance – particularly major international banks and hedge funds – has been at the forefront, developing research capabilities and backing emerging quantum companies.   Available to watch on YouTube     Episode Themes:  Understanding Bits & Qubits Superposition, Entanglement & Spooky Action Why More Qubits Is Not Enough Quantum Error Correction: The Bottleneck Quantum Sensing & Real-World Applications  Integrating Quantum with AI Quantum Communication & the Quantum Internet  Global Quantum Innovation & Startup Ecosystems Investment & the Road Ahead  This podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures, the first venture capital firm specialising in early growth-stage quantum scaleups. https://firgun.vc/news If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and share.  Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest episodes.  Music: NGN2 by ILĀ from their album Quantum Computer Music.  About the guests:   Professor Mete Atatüre is a physicist and Head of Department at the University of Cambridge’s prestigious Cavendish Laboratory. He joined the Cavendish in 2007 as a University Lecturer, was promoted to Readership in 2011, and to a Professorship in 2015. He is co-founder and Scientific Advisor of Nu Quantum, as well as an academic advisor to Firgun Ventures.  Zeynep Korutürk is the Founding and Managing Partner of Firgun Ventures. Previously she was Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, co-founding and leading the firm’s Tech Initiative for a decade. In this role, she worked closely with over 1,000 tech founders and served as an angel investor, board member, an This podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures. Follow Dr Kris Naudts on LinkedIn Firgun Ventures LinkedIn Firgun Ventures Website Content advisory: Time to Talk Quantum explores the intersections between quantum technology and AI, health, finance, defence and art. Some discussions may cover sensitive or technical subjects related to cybersecurity, global security, geopolitics or emerging technologies. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, scientific, or medical advice.

    51 min

  5. 25 FEB

    Trailer: Time to Talk Quantum

    Time to Talk Quantum (TTQ) is a new podcast hosted by Dr Kris Naudts, co-founder of Firgun Ventures, a $250M VC fund focused on early growth-stage quantum technology companies. Dr Naudts is also a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, and founder of Culture Trip. In each episode, Dr Naudts applies his innate curiosity to the cutting edge of quantum innovation, exploring its intersections with AI, health, finance, defence and... art. Featuring conversations with the world’s top entrepreneurs, experts, artists and investors driving the field from lab to market, TTQ provides insights into these various verticals and industries, as the world wakes up to quantum’s game-changing potential.    Stay tuned! Episode 1 of Time to Talk Quantum launches on March 3 across all major streaming platforms and is also available to watch on YouTube.  Featuring upcoming guests including: Professor Mete Atatüre – Physicist; Head of the Cavendish Laboratory, University of CambridgeRefik Anadol – Media Artist & Director at RAS; Co-Founder & Artistic Director of DATALANDProfessor John Morton – Professor of Nanoelectronics & Nanophotonics, University College London; Director, UCL Quantum Science and Technology InstituteJohn Ridge CBE – Chief Adoption Officer, NATO Innovation FundProfessor Lara Jehi – Chief Research Information Officer, Cleveland Clinic; Professor of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineProfessor Bob Coecke – Theoretical Physicist & Musician; Emeritus Professor, Wolfson College, Oxford; Former Chief Scientist, QuantinuumZeynep Korütürk – Founding & Managing Partner, Firgun Ventures; Former Executive Director, Goldman SachsJoab Rosenberg – Partner, Deep33; Founder, Epistema (now Ment.io) Follow TTQ on social media:  Instagram: @timetotalkquantum  TikTok: @timetotalkquantum X @talk_quantum Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest episodes.  This podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures.  Music: NGN2 by ILĀ from their album Quantum Computer Music.  About the host: Dr Kris Naudts is the founding and managing partner of Firgun Ventures, a global quantum-first VC firm investing in Series A/B scale-ups. Prior to Firgun, Naudts was an award-winning academic psychiatrist and medical doctor at King’s College London, with a PhD in neuroscience. He later pursued his passion for entrepreneurship, culture, and creativity by founding Culture Trip, which he scaled into one of the world’s leading travel and media brands. This podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures. Follow Dr Kris Naudts on LinkedIn Firgun Ventures LinkedIn Firgun Ventures Website Content advisory: Time to Talk Quantum explores the intersections between quantum technology and AI, health, finance, defence and art. Some discussions may cover sensitive or technical subjects related to cybersecurity, global security, geopolitics or emerging technologies. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, scientific, or medical advice.

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Time to Talk Quantum (TTQ) is a new podcast hosted by  Dr Kris Naudts, co-founder of Firgun Ventures, a $250M VC fund focused on early growth-stage quantum technology companies. Dr Naudts is also a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, and founder of Culture Trip. In each episode, Dr Naudts applies his innate curiosity to the cutting edge of quantum innovation, exploring its intersections with AI, health, finance, defence and... art. Featuring conversations with the world’s top entrepreneurs, experts, artists and investors driving the field from lab to market, TTQ provides insights into these various verticals and industries, as the world wakes up to quantum’s game-changing potential.   Stay tuned! Episode 1 of Time to Talk Quantum launches on March 3 across all major streaming platforms and is also available to watch on YouTube.  Featuring upcoming guests including: Professor Mete Atatüre – Physicist; Head of the Cavendish Laboratory, University of CambridgeRefik Anadol – Media Artist & Director at RAS; Co-Founder & Artistic Director of DATALANDProfessor John Morton – Professor of Nanoelectronics & Nanophotonics, University College London; Director, UCL Quantum Science and Technology InstituteJohn Ridge CBE – Chief Adoption Officer, NATO Innovation FundProfessor Lara Jehi – Chief Research Information Officer, Cleveland Clinic; Professor of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of MedicineProfessor Bob Coecke – Theoretical Physicist & Musician; Emeritus Professor, Wolfson College, Oxford; Former Chief Scientist, QuantinuumZeynep Korütürk – Founding & Managing Partner, Firgun Ventures; Former Executive Director, Goldman SachsJoab Rosenberg – Partner, Deep33; Founder, Epistema (now Ment.io)  Follow TTQ on social media:  Instagram: @timetotalkquantum  TikTok: @timetotalkquantum X @talk_quantum  Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest episodes.    This podcast is brought to you by Firgun Ventures.    Music: NGN2 by ILĀ from their album Quantum Computer Music.    About the host: Dr Kris Naudts is the founding and managing partner of Firgun Ventures, a global quantum-first VC firm investing in Series A/B scale-ups. Prior to Firgun, Naudts was an award-winning academic psychiatrist and medical doctor at King’s College London, with a PhD in neuroscience. He later pursued his passion for entrepreneurship, culture, and creativity by founding Culture Trip, which he scaled into one of the world’s leading travel and media brands, raising over $100 million in funding and growing the platform to 20 million monthly visitors.  Follow Dr Kris Naudts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kris-naudts-md-phd-10403838/ Follow Firgun: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/firgun-ventures Firgun Website: https://firgun.vc/   Content advisory: Time to Talk Quantum explores the intersections between quantum technology and AI, health, finance, defence and art. Some discussions may cover sensitive or technical subjects related to cybersecurity, global security, geopolitics or emerging technologies. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, scientific, or medical advice. 

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