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Influencer Series: Why Quantum Computing Is About to Get Very Real

Admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:43:13 GMT

In this Influencer Series conversation, Ravi Belani speaks with Hayk Tepanyan, co-founder of BlueQubit, about why quantum computing is on the verge of real-world impact. Hayk explains what scientific quantum advantage actually means, why the field's benchmarks have often been misleading, and how BlueQubit's recent breakthrough differs from the quantum hype that came before it. The conversation also covers what a "ChatGPT moment" for quantum might look like, how AI fits into the picture, and what it takes to stay laser focused while building a company at the frontier of science.

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Admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Influencer Series: Why Cheap Energy Is the Foundation of Human Prosperity

Admin — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:47:51 GMT

In this Influencer Series conversation, Ravi Belani speaks with Nico Enriquez, Principal at Future Ventures, about why cheap energy is central to human prosperity. Nico explains how reliable electricity can unlock extraordinary economic returns, why falling generation costs have not translated into lower household bills, and how utility incentives, transmission bottlenecks, deregulation, and China’s clean energy dominance are reshaping the future of energy. The conversation also touches on what deep tech founders need to understand when building companies in energy, climate, and other civilization-scale markets.

Influencer Series: The Quantum Moment Is Coming. Here's What Founders Need to Know Before It Does.

Admin — Thu, 07 May 2026 21:12:11 GMT

From breakthroughs in error correction to emerging opportunities across the quantum stack, this conversation unpacks how quantum is evolving from research labs into commercial reality.

Influencer Series: Are Machines Already Conscious? What Founders Need to Know About the Future of Intelligence

Admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:36:07 GMT

What if consciousness isn’t as complex—or as far away—as we think? Joscha Bach challenges how we define intelligence, and what that means for founders building in the age of AI.

Influencer Series: Why Most Hard Tech Founders Fail to Get Funded And How to Not Be One of Them

Admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:56:44 GMT

In this conversation, Andrew Haughian explains how corporate venture capital provides a different pathway. Ravi and Andrew examine how CVCs deliver both funding and strategic partnerships that accelerate commercialization through manufacturing expertise, supply chain access, and established customer relationships.

Influencer Series: Why Smart Founders Are Taking CVC Money (And Most VCs Won't Tell You That)

Admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:18:40 GMT

In this conversation, Angelo Del Priore explores how corporate venture capital has evolved into a strategic advantage for founders, offering practical guidance on when to engage CVCs, how to structure these relationships, and how to navigate today’s shifting venture landscape.

Influencer Series: Corporate VCs Aren’t What They Used to Be, with GFT Ventures’ Jay Eum

Admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:31:13 GMT

In this conversation, Jay Eum shares his insights into the transformation of CVCs over two decades, offering guidance for founders engaging with corporate investors and navigating today's unprecedented market conditions.

Patents as Business Tools: Property, Roles, and Market-Tested Value

Admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:39:24 GMT

Patents are often misunderstood in the startup world. In this practical guide, Alchemist mentor Will Allen breaks down how founders should think about patents—as strategic assets with defined roles, real costs, and market-tested value.

Patents as Business Tools: Property, Roles, and Market-Tested Value

Influencer Series: Why Most Enterprise AI Pilots Never Scale and How to Fix It

Admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:27:12 GMT

In this episode of the Alchemist Influencer Series, Ravi sits down with Gnani Palanikumar, who shares insights into why AI projects stall and practical strategies for overcoming enterprise adoption barriers, drawing on 30 years of deployment experience.