"It became very clear to me that when we don't know things, pain happens. Suffering happens. The more we know, the more we learn about the universe, and the more we learn about nature. I believe we can fix many of the problems and much of the sufferings that still affect humanity, the planet, and animals. This is something that I hold very dearly. The reason why I’ve always wanted to be a scientist is because I think there’s something fundamentally important about learning. We learn about nature. We learn about physics. We can build better technology, and we can improve everyone's life." - Tommaso Demarie
"Quantum mechanics and systems are fascinating. However, handling atoms, photons, or other small particles presents a challenge because they constantly interact with everything around them, creating what we call noise. This noise causes errors in quantum computations, making the results unreliable. The solution to this problem is quantum error correction, a set of procedures that correct errors faster than they accumulate, ensuring that quantum computations remain valuable." - Tommaso Demarie
"I've learned that it's easy to fall in love with the solution when building a company. You see the solution, whether it's a product or software, as your baby that you're protecting and nurturing. It's a very human thing to do, but it can make you rigid and inflexible, which often leads to things not working. Instead, you should fall in love with the problem. Keeping the problem at the forefront of your mind is crucial for success." - Tommaso Demarie
In this episode, Jeremy Au speaks on the quantum computing startup, PHD academia to founder journey, and Michelin mistake ownership.
Keywords: Tommaso Demarie, Quantum Computing Startup, PHD Academia to Founder, Michelin Mistake Ownership, Europe, Singapore, Startup, Founder Story
