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The Quantum Talent Crisis: Why 2026's Computing Breakthrough Demands New Leadership

The Quantum Talent Crisis: Why 2026's Computing Breakthrough Demands New Leadership

How recent advances in error correction are reshaping what deep tech companies need in their C-suite

February 8, 2026 · John Ferneborg · 5 min read

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The Energy Wall: Why Thermodynamic Computing Is the Leadership Pivot Nobody Saw Coming

The AI industry just hit a wall. Not a technical wall. Not a regulatory wall. An energy wall.

February 7, 2026 · John Ferneborg · 7 min read

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