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Disruptor or Disrupted with Jason Silbergleit, Head of Americas at Classiq

Modern CTO7 September 2026Watch on YouTube

What you'll learn

  • Why the biggest risk in quantum computing isn't moving too early but waiting too long
  • Why the software layer and usability matter more than the hardware race
  • How the ChatGPT disruption offers a preview of what quantum is still set to bring
  • Which industries should pay attention to quantum computing in the short term
  • How software abstraction and benchmarking can de-risk investment in quantum

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest strategic pitfall for companies considering quantum computing?
The biggest risk is not moving too early but waiting too long. Jason Silbergleit emphasizes that falling behind in adoption poses a greater danger than getting ahead of the technology.
Where does Jason Silbergleit see the real competition in quantum computing?
The real competition is not in hardware but in who builds the software layer that makes quantum usable. Software and timely adoption matter more than the hardware race.
What does Classiq's software offer to companies?
Classiq builds a software abstraction layer that makes quantum programming more accessible, and introduces benchmarking tools and AI agents. This software helps de-risk quantum investments.
Are there industries that should look into quantum computing in the short term?
Jason Silbergleit discusses which industries should already pay attention to quantum, in light of the quantum roadmap toward 2026 to 2029 and applications such as materials science and drug discovery.

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Today, we're talking to Jason Silbergleit, Head of Americas at Classiq. We discuss why the biggest risk in quantum computing isn't moving too early but waiting too long, how the ChatGPT moment offers a preview of the disruption still coming, and why the real competition in quantum isn't about hardware but about who builds the software layer that makes it usable. 00:00 – Cold Open: Disruptor Or Disrupted 00:56 – What Classiq Actually Does 01:39 – Jason's Path From IBM To Classiq 02:29 – The Microsoft Analogy For Quantum 03:57 – Is Quantum Delivering Business Value Yet 05:23 – Quantum's Shift From If To When 06:34 – The ChatGPT Test Case For Disruption 09:17 – Quantum Advantage Versus Business Relevance 10:21 – Materials Science And Drug Discovery Potential 11:23 – Why Companies Invest Before Proven ROI 15:41 – How Classiq's Software Abstraction Works 17:09 – Which Industries Should Pay Attention Now 20:19 – From Qubit Race To Usable Qubits 22:27 – Classiq's New Benchmarking Tool 23:33 – The Coolest Thing Quantum Could Do 26:23 – Quantum's Roadmap: 2026 To 2029 30:19 – The Insurance Policy Analogy For Quantum 32:09 – Hardware Agnostic Versus Hardware Aware 34:53 – De-Risking Quantum Investment Through Software 37:39 – Classiq's New AI Agents Feature 40:05 – What Will Be Quantum's Breakout Moment 42:13 – What Fault Tolerant Quantum Really Means 44:38 – First Step For Interested Leaders 45:36 – Classiq's Growth And Funding Update 47:21 – Best Leadership Advice Jason Ever Got 48:52 – Common Mistake Tech Leaders Make 49:36 – Closing Reflections 54:36 – Sign Off And Listener Call To Action