VIRTUAL EVENT

Quantum Computing in Business and Private Equity

November 17, 2025

12:00-1:00pm ET

Quantum computing is moving from theory to real-world impact. In this one-hour webinar, experts from science and business will cut through the hype to explore where the technology stands, how it's being applied in sectors like logistics and cybersecurity, and what to expect next. We will also examine how private equity and venture capital are investing in quantum—and which industries are poised to benefit most from its breakthroughs.

This roundtable discussion will explore:

Market impact: How the pace of development is influencing global markets and the role of private equity and venture capital in accelerating quantum breakthroughs.

Quantum’s evolution: Moving rapidly from theoretical physics to a transformative technology with real-world impact.

Industry influence: Reshaping sectors, driving innovation, and attracting major investment.

This event is a series event session, part of the Private Capital and Discovery: Strategic Investing in Scientific Innovation series. Additional session information may be found by visiting nyas.org.

Meet the Panelists

Join us for a dynamic conversation with a panel of expert speakers at the intersection of private equity and scientific research.

These leaders bring deep insight from both the financial and research sectors, offering a rare look into how capital investment is shaping the future of science and innovation.

SERIES MODERATOR

MATTHEW KINSELLA
CEO, Infleqtion

REED STURTEVANT
General Partner, The Engine Ventures

JOSH LERNER
The Jacob H. Schiff Professor, Harvard Business School; Director, Private Capital Research Institute

SHAHIN FARSHCHI, PhD
Partner, Lux Capital

BILL McMAHON, PhD
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Minnow Venture Partners

Session Sponsor

Series Sponsor

About the Presenters

The New York Academy of Sciences is a non-profit organization that drives innovative solutions to society’s challenges by advancing scientific research, education, and policy.

Since its inception in 1817, the Academy has played a critical role in shaping public discourse around science by providing an inclusive forum for the exchange of ideas, where those from multiple disciplines and perspectives all have a seat at the table.

The Private Capital Research Institute (PCRI) is a non-profit organization that seeks to further the understanding of private capital and its impact through independent academic studies.

PCRI’s primary goal is to produce and disseminate high quality academic research, based in large part on the comprehensive academic databases of private capital activity that the PCRI is building.

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