Keynote Highlights
Investor Day, Tech BBQ, Copenhagen
Keynote speaker
Delivered the keynote "Quantum Tech Investment: Too Early or Too Late?" to 600+ investors, addressing critical timing questions in quantum investment strategy. Also moderated a panel discussion with leading quantum investors on navigating the current funding landscape.
IEEE Quantum Week, Albuquerque, NM
Chair of Quantum Venture Summit
Co-organized and chaired the inaugural Quantum Venture Summit, bringing together quantum entrepreneurs, VCs, and industry leaders to bridge the funding gap in quantum technologies. The summit facilitated direct connections between 50+ startups and specialized investors, creating a trusted forum for quantum deal flow.
IQT Nordics, Gothenburg
Closing panel moderator
Moderated the panel "Can Nordics Compete Globally in Quantum?" featuring ecosystem leaders from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. Examined the region's competitive advantages in research infrastructure and governmental alignment, while addressing critical challenges in private capital and regulatory harmonization.
Professional Background
Leading the Quantum Revolution
I hold a Master's in Physics from ETH Zürich and Cambridge, plus Harvard Business School credentials. I've conducted research at CERN's AI and Quantum group and Los Alamos National Laboratory, won first place twice in global quantum hackathons, and received 1st prize as Europe's best young scientist at the EU Contest for Young Scientists.
I'm now at Heartcore Capital, backing the next generation of quantum companies. I've conducted 10+ deep due diligence processes and reviewed 30+ data rooms for the world's best-funded quantum startups.
Through MBQ, I advise governments, investors, and enterprises on quantum strategy.
As VP of Business Intelligence and first employee at Global Quantum Intelligence, I led the most extensive analysis of the Chinese quantum ecosystem, managed Quantumweek newsletter reaching 1,000+ investors, and shaped 30+ strategic projects for national security advisors, VCs, and Fortune 500 companies.
Michael Baczyk