How this Australian Physicist is building the Quantum Computer

Michelle Simmons is a leading Quantum Physicist, former Australian of the year and founder of Silicon Quantum Computing. She pioneered the world’s first single atom transistor and is attempting to produce the first integrated circuit at an atomic scale.

We had a wide ranging conversation with her on DNA, quantum supremacy, geopolitics, religion and so much more. I’ll be bold and say this is one of our top 3 conversations we’ve ever had.

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Timestamps
00:00 Trailer
01:30 Podcast Introduction and Excitement
02:24 Michelle's Personal Interests
03:11 The Intersection of Art and Science
04:14 Michelle's Husband's Perspective
05:21 Building a Quantum Computer
07:56 Zed Law
09:49 Michelle's Early Career and Influences
15:36 Managing Teams and Overcoming Challenges
19:22 Academia vs. Startups
21:40 Balancing Intensity and Health
24:19 Personal Reflections and Advice
27:54 Conviction and Doubt in Leadership
28:04 Learning from Team Members
28:26 Balancing Confidence and Humility
29:06 Challenges of Being a CEO
30:13 Importance of Team Fit
32:00 Raising the Bar in Education
37:46 Quantum Computing Explained
38:35 Applications of Quantum Computing
42:53 Manufacturing Challenges in Quantum
45:28 Australia's Role in Quantum Technology
49:30 Personal Insights and Leadership
53:00 Balancing Work and Family
53:54 Final Thoughts and Purpose

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