Professor John Martinis is a pioneering thought leader in quantum computing. In this episode he offers an insider’s view of the present and future of the technology that could revolutionize computing and the industries that depend on it. He describes applications that can benefit from quantum computing, the value it can unlock, and areas of quantum computing likely to succeed. He also addresses the commercial challenges facing quantum technology companies, ideas for enterprises interested in applying the technology, and the role that government should play if it seeks to be at the leading edge.

• The big buzz about quantum computing
• Applications that can benefit from quantum computing, and the value it can unlock
• Areas of quantum computing where Martinis sees a likelihood of success
• The building blocks of a workable quantum computing solution
• The current state of hardware, software, and algorithms in quantum computing
• The commercial challenges of quantum computing and going public
• Governmental actions needed to keep the US at the leading edge of quantum computing
• Martinis’ path to becoming a leader in the field and his current work
• Martinis’ rapid progress toward quantum supremacy at Google
• Ideas for companies that want to plan for future quantum computing possibilities
• Cloud-based quantum computing impact on innovation
• Martinis’ take on being called a “definite optimist”