L&G Talks Asset Management 379: Quantum computing: What, how and when?
Sep 25, 2025
35:15
This week on L&G Talks Asset Management we bring together a panel of leading experts to discuss one of the most talked-about technology topics: quantum computing.
Our panel explains why quantum represents a paradigm shift in computing, particularly given recent advances in artificial intelligence. From an investor standpoint, we’ll also look at why we believe now is the time for interested investors to seek out exposure to quantum companies.
Hosting the discussion we’ve Alastair Stewart, Head of Investments for Venture Capital, L&G.
Joining the conversation we have:
Alessandro Curioni - Vice President of IBM Europe and Africa and Director of the IBM Research Lab in Zurich, Switzerland. Alessandro is a world-leading expert on quantum computing and also part of L&G’s venture capital advisory board.
John Morton – Founder and CTO, Quantum Motion. In addition to being the founder of multiple quantum start-ups, John is also a leading professor at University College London.
Chloe Hall - Senior Investment Manager - Venture Capital, L&G. In addition to her work with L&G, Chloe has been a board-level representative in several growth-stage deep tech companies.
For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Assumptions, opinions, and estimates are provided for illustrative purposes only. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Reference to a particular security is on a historic basis and does not mean that the security is currently held or will be held within an L&G portfolio. The included information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Our panel explains why quantum represents a paradigm shift in computing, particularly given recent advances in artificial intelligence. From an investor standpoint, we’ll also look at why we believe now is the time for interested investors to seek out exposure to quantum companies.
Hosting the discussion we’ve Alastair Stewart, Head of Investments for Venture Capital, L&G.
Joining the conversation we have:
Alessandro Curioni - Vice President of IBM Europe and Africa and Director of the IBM Research Lab in Zurich, Switzerland. Alessandro is a world-leading expert on quantum computing and also part of L&G’s venture capital advisory board.
John Morton – Founder and CTO, Quantum Motion. In addition to being the founder of multiple quantum start-ups, John is also a leading professor at University College London.
Chloe Hall - Senior Investment Manager - Venture Capital, L&G. In addition to her work with L&G, Chloe has been a board-level representative in several growth-stage deep tech companies.
For professional investors only. Capital at risk. Assumptions, opinions, and estimates are provided for illustrative purposes only. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Reference to a particular security is on a historic basis and does not mean that the security is currently held or will be held within an L&G portfolio. The included information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any security.