Christian Weedbrook
Founder and CEO of Xanadu, a company building photonic quantum computers; PhD in photonic quantum computing and creator of the PennyLane open-source quantum programming framework.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 29min
How Xanadu Is Building Photonic Quantum Computers And Preparing For A $3.1B Public Debut
Christian Weedbrook, founder and CEO of Xanadu and creator of the PennyLane quantum framework, tells his journey from film student to photonic quantum pioneer. He discusses computing with photons, why photonics may scale and network well, Xanadu’s planned public debut and fundraising rationale, timelines for commercial quantum data centers, and how companies should start prepping for quantum.
Jan 8, 2026 • 24min
Xanadu CEO on Canada's quantum future
Christian Weedbrook, CEO of Xanadu, a Toronto-based quantum computing firm, unpacks the future of quantum technology. He discusses the groundbreaking $23 billion federal funding to propel Canada into the quantum age. Expect to learn how qubits can solve problems at lightning speed and the ambitious 2029 target for scalable quantum systems. Christian emphasizes the need for Canada to harness this technology for economic growth, job creation, and talent retention, all while remaining committed to local innovation and protecting Canadian intellectual property.
