Chad Rigetti has been at the forefront of superconducting quantum computers, moving the field from academic research to scalable quantum computing platforms. This blog explores his role in building Rigetti Computing, from Fab-1 chip fabrication to cloud-based quantum computer access, his most cited research, and groundbreaking patents. Discover how Rigetti’s vision is shaping the future of quantum computing and answering key questions about the path to useful quantum computer

Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave Quantum Inc., has been pivotal in making quantum computing practical for enterprises. From his early success at JavaSoft to leading D-Wave’s shift from research to commercialization, he championed the Advantage system, Leap cloud, and hybrid quantum-classical solutions. By expanding into both annealing and gate-model approaches, securing investor trust, and driving adoption across industries, Baratz positioned D-Wave as a true quantum business enabl