Episode 18: A Quantum Guide for the Fortune 500
The Quantum Spin17 Joulu 2024

Episode 18: A Quantum Guide for the Fortune 500

What does it take to persuade the biggest companies in the world to start exploring quantum technology? Twenty years in deep tech consulting is a great place to start. Jean-Francois Bobier is a partner and director at the Boston Consulting Group in Paris. He uses his expertise in identifying use cases, endless curiosity and computer science background to help Fortune 500 executives understand the quantum world. In this episode of “The Quantum Spin by HKA,” host Veronica Combs discusses story telling and technology with Jean-Francois.


00:00 Introduction to Quantum Spin Podcast

00:36 Interview with Jean-Francois Bobier

01:06 Challenges in Convincing Clients

02:07 Deep Tech and Quantum Innovations

03:21 Quantum Use Cases and Client Engagement

05:30 IBM's Success in Quantum Computing

07:25 Factors for Success in Quantum Adoption

14:55 Global Quantum Computing Landscape

18:52 Future of Quantum Computing

20:14 Conclusion and Farewell


Jean-François Bobier is a Partner and Vice President at the Boston Consulting Group expertise center on deep tech, where he leads research and has authored key publications. He advises Fortune 500 companies on adopting deep technologies, notably quantum computing, synthetic biology, at scale for both competitive advantage and climate & sustainability.



Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients as an account manager with HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 10 years.

Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

HKA Marketing Communications⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://hkamarcom.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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