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Charlotte Ovenden discusses her journey in quantum technology and the future of photonic quantum computing.

Candace and Frank sit down with Charlotte Ovenden, Delivery Lead at Aegiq and a passionate advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration in quantum technology. With a unique background spanning chemistry, physics, and electrical engineering, Charlotte Ovenden shares her journey from academic research to leading groundbreaking projects in quantum photonics. Together, they unpack myths about quantum computing, discuss its future alongside classical computing and AI, and explore the practical challenges—and excitement—of scaling photonic quantum systems. Whether you’re a quantum enthusiast, a curious technologist, or just keen to understand what skills will matter in the next era of computing, this conversation offers candid, accessible insights into the rapidly evolving quantum ecosystem. Links Charlotte on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-ovenden-38b00052/ Watch this Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/xH2yiUOdE-g Time Stamps 00:00 Discovering passion for quantum dots 04:38 Importance of diverse technical skills 06:54 Working as a delivery lead at Age Corp 10:12 Explaining quantum dot behavior 14:30 Developing scalable quantum architecture 18:08 Exciting future of…

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