Beyond the Bit: Quantum Pathways
Beyond the Bit: Quantum Pathways
Podcast Description
Dive into the fascinating world of quantum computing with Beyond the Bit: Quantum Pathways. Each week, we bring you engaging conversations with experts, researchers, and industry leaders who share insights, advice, and career tips for navigating this cutting-edge field.
Designed to inspire and empower future quantum pioneers, our podcast explores diverse pathways into quantum careers—from academic research to real-world applications. Whether you're a student, early-career professional, or transitioning into quantum technologies, this is your guide to success.
Discover the quantum frontier.
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of quantum computing, including career pathways, skills development, and industry applications, with episodes featuring topics such as self-learning in tech, bridging quantum and business, and insights into the latest quantum technologies.
Beyond the Bit: Quantum Pathways — hosted by Amir Rasool, Founder of QAi Talent.
The go-to podcast for anyone building or joining the quantum workforce. Hear real, practical conversations with founders, researchers, and investors about breaking into quantum, scaling teams, and investing in talent.
Real stories. Real advice. Real careers.
New episode from Beyondthebit.co!
In this episode, we are joined by Orlagh Neary — former Vice President of Quantum, AI, and Space Go-To-Market at Microsoft — who spent more than two decades leading commercialization strategy across some of the world’s most advanced emerging technologies.
Since stepping away from Microsoft, Orlagh has launched Quantum Links, advising deep-tech founders on positioning and go-to-market execution, and founded the ORB Network — a fast-growing leadership and community platform supporting women navigating careers in technology, transition, and entrepreneurship.
In this episode we explore what happens when frontier technology meets personal reinvention — from leading quantum inside Big Tech to building new ecosystems outside it.
We discuss:
🧠 Orlagh’s 22-yearjourney inside Microsoft and leading quantum commercialization
🚀 Her transition from Big Tech into advisory, venture building, and communitycreation
📈 The most common go-to-market mistakes quantum and deep-tech startups make
🤝 Why trust and positioning matter as much as technical capability
🌍 The current state of quantum talent — and why the ecosystem isn’t ready yet
🎓 How non-physicists can realistically break into the quantum industry
👩💼 The vision behind the ORB Network and building opportunity, resilience, andbelonging
Guest:Orlagh Neary
Founder, Quantum Links | Creator, ORB Network
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlaghneary/
ORB Network: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-orb-network/
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