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In this episode of Blond & Quantum, Eva sits down with André König — Co-founder & CEO of Global Quantum Intelligence — for a high-level, honest breakdown of the real geopolitical landscape of quantum technology.

From the accelerating race between the US and China, to surprising emerging players like the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Singapore, André shares what governments are quietly planning behind closed doors — and why quantum has become a national security priority around the globe.

Together, they dive into:

• the global quantum race and shifting power dynamics
• how different regions invest (and why Europe is struggling)
• national security and the role of government in quantum
• early industry adopters and what’s actually happening beyond POCs
• where disruption will hit first — and how executives can prepare
• why companies that ignore quantum today may not survive the next 3–5 years

Whether you’re an executive, investor, policymaker, or simply quantum-curious, this episode offers a rare, unfiltered view into the forces shaping the future of the quantum industry.

🎙️ Guest: André Koenig
Co-founder & CEO, Global Quantum Intelligence

🎧 Host: Eva Galant
Founder, investor, and creator of Blond & Quantum

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Welcome to the premiere of Blond & Quantum — the podcast where we break down quantum technology into real-world business impact. No Schrödinger equation required.

In this first episode, host Eva Galant sits down with Dr. Wasiq Bokhari — Executive Chairman of Pasqal, serial entrepreneur, investor, and one of the early pioneers shaping the quantum industry. Together, they dive into what it truly takes to build and scale a quantum company, from the physics lab to global markets.

They discuss:
💡 What is quantum computing?

✨ The turning point that made Wasiq believe quantum was ready for commercialization

🌍 The evolving landscape of quantum investment and Europe’s role in it

💭 And yes — how to stay human while working on technologies that could redefine reality itself.

Expect honesty, insight, and a touch of humor (and maybe a brief cameo from Eva’s very real, very curious Schrödinger’s cat 🐈‍⬛).

🎧 Tune in to Episode 1 of Blond & Quantum — where business meets physics and bold ideas meet real impact.

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