Engineering the Future of Quantum Computing with EeroQ

Season 1 Episode 8:

In this episode, we talk with Nick Farina and Dr. Johannes Pollanen of EeroQ, a quantum computing startup with roots at Michigan State University. Johannes is a physics professor at MSU and co-founder of the company, while Nick serves as EeroQ’s CEO. Together, they’re working on a unique approach to quantum computing that uses electrons floating on helium and connects with today’s chip-making technology.

We dive into how their system works, why they focused on making it scalable from the beginning, and what makes it different from other methods being explored. Nick and Johannes also share how the company got started, why they waited to raise venture capital, and the role MSU played in launching the effort.

Host: David Washburn
Guest: Nick Farina (CEO, EeroQ) and Dr. Johannes Pollanen (Cowan Professor of Physics at MSU and Co-founder, EeroQ)

Producers: Jenna McNamara and Doug Snitgen

Music: "Devil on Your Shoulder" by Will Harrison, licensed via Epidemic Sound



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