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The Post-Quantum WorldSlashing the Time to Quantum Advantage – with Toby Cubitt of PhasecraftWhat if the timelines for world-changing quantum computing aren’t dictated only by hardware manufacturers, but also by the sheer power of a better idea? In this episode, host Konstantinos Karagiannis sits down with Toby Cubitt, the co-founder and CTO of Phasecraft, to explore how clever mathematics and algorithmic breakthroughs are slashing the requirements for quantum advantage by orders of magnitude. Toby shares how his team has already knocked factors of one million off the gate counts for critical simulations, effectively buying a decade of hardware development through pure software innovation. Q-Day and the shifting goalposts of breaking RSA encryption ar...
2026-05-1341 min
Entangled ThingsEpisode 129: Toby Cubitt on Opportunities and ChallengesIn Episode 129, Toby Cubitt, co-founder and CTO of Phasecraft, discusses the evolution and future of quantum computing. He emphasizes the importance of hybrid algorithms, the challenges in material science, and the need for efficient quantum algorithms. The discussion also highlights the significance of diverse educational backgrounds in the field and recent developments at Phasecraft, including funding and new tools for quantum applications. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the current state and future prospects of quantum computing.Toby has worked in quantum computing for over 20 years, with expertise in quantum information theory and quantum complexity. He holds...
2025-12-0941 min
1st on FilmAllegiance Season 2 | cast InterviewSeason 2 premieres Wednesday, January 15 (9 p.m.) on CBC and CBC Gem. ALLEGIANCE is a high-octane police procedural drama uniquely set in Surrey, BC. The CBC Original series from Lark Productions in association with Universal International Studios stars Supinder Wraich (Sort Of) as Sabrina Sohal and Enrico Colantoni (English Teacher) as Vince Brambilla. The series focuses on identity and belonging, policing and politics, and finding truth within the heart of a flawed justice system. Season 2 sees Sabrina joining the Serious Crimes Unit of the CFPC and has six months to prove she's got what it takes to be...
2025-01-1409 min
The Superposition Guy's PodcastToby Cubitt, co-founder, CTO, and Chief Science Officer of PhasecraftToby Cubitt, the person with the best name in quantum, is interviewed by Yuval Boger. Toby is also co-founder, CTO, and Chief Science Officer of Phasecraft, a quantum algorithms company developing highly efficient algorithms tailored for near-term quantum hardware. We discuss Phasecraft’s approach to bridging the gap between quantum demonstrations and useful applications, the role of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms in accelerating materials science, the importance of optimizing for specific hardware platforms, and the critical need for higher gate fidelities in quantum computing. Toby also shares his thoughts on when quantum computing might deliver commercially useful results, his views on...
2024-12-0223 min
The New Quantum Era - innovation in quantum computing, science and technologyInnovative Near-Term Quantum Algorithms with Toby CubittWelcome to The New Quantum Era, a podcast hosted by Sebastian Hassinger and Kevin Rowney. In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Dr. Toby Cubitt, a pioneer in quantum computing, a professor at UCL, and a co-founder of Phasecraft. Dr. Cubitt shares his deep understanding of the current state of quantum computing, the challenges it faces, and the promising future it holds. He also discusses the unique approach Phasecraft is taking to bridge the gap between theoretical algorithms and practical, commercially viable applications on near-term quantum hardware.Key Highlights:The Dual Focus of...
2024-09-1148 min
Startup DadsToby Cubitt, Phasecraft: Paternity leaveHave you thought much about paternity leave? Most of us just accept the status quo, but today’s guest has other ideas. Toby Cubitt is a father, academic and the founder of Phasecraft: a cutting edge quantum computing company. Toby has also put down a lot of his ideas about paternity leave online - the current state of affairs, what other countries have done, what the future could look like - and he shares these thoughts with us today. The episode also covers the (actual) most common reason startups fail, recognising recurring ‘red alerts’, and catching t...
2021-10-1226 min