Behind the Investment: Quantum Machines & the Future of Quantum Computing, Rona Segev & Itamar Sivan

In 2018, quantum computing was still an unproven market, and most investors considered it far too early. Rona Segev made the decision to back Quantum Machines within an hour of meeting its founders. In this episode of Behind the Investment, Rona Segev sits down with Itamar Sivan, Co-Founder and CEO of Quantum Machines, to reflect on their journey together, the company's evolution, and the breakthroughs transforming quantum computing today. In this episode: 00:00 - The story behind TLV Partners' investment in Quantum Machines 01:06 - Why Itamar left academia to become a founder 04:20 - Betting on quantum computing before the market was ready 09:20 - What's driving the quantum computing boom? 13:15 - How Quantum Machines unlocks the power of quantum processors 15:56 - The intersection of AI and quantum computing 19:39 - Breakthroughs accelerating practical quantum computing 23:21 - Will quantum computing have its own "ChatGPT moment"? From the early days of Quantum Machines to the latest advances in quantum technology, Rona and Itamar discuss what has changed in the industry, what lies ahead, and the decisions that shaped their journey together. Speakers: Rona Segev, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at TLV Partners Itamar Sivan, Co-Founder & CEO of Quantum Machines