Why Olivier Ezratty Made His 1,500-Page Quantum Bible Guide Free

Why is quantum computing still so hard to explain clearly, even for smart investors?In this episode of Beyond the Qubit, Frank Dekker sits down with Olivier Ezratty, one of the most respected independent voices in quantum technology. Olivier shares how he went from software engineering and Microsoft to becoming a key educator, researcher, and bridge builder across the quantum ecosystem.This conversation is for investors, founders, and deep tech professionals who want a clearer view of quantum computing without the hype. They discuss what sparked Olivier’s obsession with the field, why so many people still explain quantum poorly, and what it really takes to understand the space across hardware, software, physics, and market reality.💡 In this episode, we cover:How Olivier Ezratty became one of the most trusted independent researchers in quantum computingWhy early D-Wave claims pushed him to study quantum more seriouslyHow Understanding Quantum Technologies grew into a major free resourceWhy investors need to connect physics, hardware, and software to understand the marketWhat Europe gets right in quantum, and where it still struggles commerciallyWhy the Quantum Energy Initiative matters for the future of the industryHow long-form research, public learning, and sharing knowledge can build real influence in deep techWhat Olivier sees as the biggest bottlenecks over the next five yearsChapters 00:00 Introduction to Olivier Ezratty 04:09 Olivier’s background from software to Microsoft to deep tech 08:13 Why Olivier started creating long-form knowledge resources 33:09 What first sparked his interest in quantum computing37:20 Olivier’s goals: quantum energy, teaching, and Europe40:07 Why Europe needs both strong research and strong startups 50:17 The biggest bottlenecks for the next five years🔗 Resources / LinksFollow Olivier Ezratty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezratty/Listen to all episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HZpSCz1w7a782e1B26MYAShare this episode with someone investing in or building in quantum and make sure to subscribe or follow Beyond the Qubit for more conversations on quantum technology, markets, and investing.