Quantum computing stands to revolutionize industries from medicine to energy and beyond, but setting up such systems can be complicated and costly. IonQ is addressing that problem by offering clients access to quantum computing as a service, compatible with existing cloud providers. It’s currently working on research with partners like Goldman Sachs and GE Research, and in October the company, under CEO Peter Chapman, became the world’s first publicly traded quantum-computing firm via a $2 billion IPO.
A weekly newsletter featuring conversations with the world’s top CEOs, managers, and founders. Join the Leadership Brief.
More Must-Reads From TIME
- The 100 Most Influential People of 2024
- Coco Gauff Is Playing for Herself Now
- Scenes From Pro-Palestinian Encampments Across U.S. Universities
- 6 Compliments That Land Every Time
- If You're Dating Right Now, You're Brave: Column
- The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet
- Fallout Is a Brilliant Model for the Future of Video Game Adaptations
- Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time
