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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 32 MIN

PsiQuantum Co-Founder, Jeremy O'Brien: Quantum Is Sooner Than You Think

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Today on the Giant Ideas podcast we welcome Jeremy O'Brien, co-founder and CEO of PsiQuantum, a quantum computing company on a mission to deliver the first commercially useful quantum computers to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges. O’Brien has dedicated 25 years to this mission and was previously a Professor of Physics & Electrical Engineering at Stanford and Bristol University.This is an episode for anyone curious to peer into the fascinating world of quantum computing, to understand the radical changes it will have on the world if it scales - and the opportunities to transform healthcare, climate technologies, finance, transportation, security and beyond. Their goal is to unlock problems that are fundamentally out of reach today, and reinvent whole industries.In this episode, we talk about what quantum computing actually is, how soon it is coming, and what will happen when it scales.Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING.Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

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Today on the Giant Ideas podcast we welcome Jeremy O'Brien, co-founder and CEO of PsiQuantum, a quantum computing company on a mission to deliver the first commercially useful quantum computers to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges. O’Brien has dedicated 25 years to this mission and was previously a Professor of Physics & Electrical Engineering at Stanford and Bristol University. This is an episode for anyone curious to peer into the fascinating world of quantum computing, to...

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