In this episode of The Bear Roars Dan sits down with quantum technologist and entrepreneur Pranav Gokhale—co-founder of Super.tech and a key leader at Infleqtion, one of the most ambitious and advanced quantum computing companies in the world.
Pranav shares how an early internship at NIST introduced him to the world of quantum physics, sparking a lifelong passion that led to a PhD, a startup, and eventually an acquisition by Infleqtion. From his unique vantage point inside the industry, Pranav explains how quantum technology is already transforming national defense, finance, biotech, and communications—and how we’re much closer to useful quantum computing than most people think.
Dan and Pranav dive into the software and hardware breakthroughs accelerating the field, explore how quantum sensing and timekeeping are enabling new commercial and military applications today, and discuss the global race for quantum supremacy. Along the way, they unpack the parallels between the evolution of quantum tech and the early days of the internet.
Whether you’re a quantum enthusiast, a curious founder, or just trying to understand what all the hype is about, this episode is an eye-opening look at the most important frontier technology of our time—and the people making it real.
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