Demystify Podcast: Demystifying quantum in 2025 with Steve Suarez of HorizonX Consulting
The Dave and Dharm Demystify Podcast has returned and continues its mission to demystify quantum computing.
This week, hosts Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry are exploring the future of quantum computing in financial services with a genuine pioneer in the field.
Joining them is Steve Suarez, founder and CEO of HorizonX Consulting and former Head of Innovation at HSBC. Steve stands at the forefront of quantum innovation, shaping how industries are preparing for this technological revolution.
He leads initiatives such as the Quantum Innovation Index, which ranks industries based on their quantum readiness, and collaborates with MIT xPRO to make quantum more accessible to business leaders.
Some of the topics explored in this episode include:
- Why 2025 is a turning point for quantum readiness.
- The urgency of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and how to prepare for Q-Day.
- How the newly launched Quantum Innovation Index helps industries and companies benchmark their quantum adoption.
- The practical steps financial institutions must take today to stay ahead in the quantum race.
Whether you’re a fintech innovator, a banking executive, or just curious about the quantum revolution, this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.
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