What does it take to build something that has never existed before?
In the latest episode of Lab to Market Leadership, Chris Reichhelm sits down with our CEO and co-founder, Dr Sebastian Weidt, to explore that very question. At the centre of their discussion is a bold vision: to build scalable, fault-tolerant, million-qubit quantum computers.
For Sebastian, the journey began in 2017 with a deceptively simple technical question: Could we actually build a million-qubit machine? That question became the foundation of Universal Quantum’s mission and the driving force behind every engineering and strategic decision since.
In this episode, Seb offers hard-won insight for anyone navigating the Deep Tech frontier:
Why commercialisation matters
Moving beyond academic proof-of-concept requires more than technical progress. Seb explains why practical, scalable design and industry alignment are essential to unlock the real-world impact of quantum computing.Helping customers think differently
A key challenge is not just solving problems but helping partners reframe those problems in quantum terms.Balancing ambition with truth
Deep Tech often unfolds over long timelines. Seb reflects on the responsibility to be honest about the scale and duration of the journey while still holding a vision bold enough to transform an industry.Culture as the constant
In long-term, high-pressure R&D, company culture becomes a guiding principle. For Universal Quantum, that means a shared sense of purpose, transparency, and technical courage.Utility at scale
Real utility doesn’t come from hundreds of qubits. It comes from millions. Seb breaks down why this threshold matters and how Universal Quantum’s modular, supply-chain-ready approach is designed to meet it.
Watch the full episode below to see how Universal Quantum is turning the vision of large-scale quantum computing into engineered reality.
