Quantum Insider Session Series: Practical Instructions for Building Your Organization’s Quantum Team

As part of our quantum computing business skills series, we’re excited to invite you to attend a live session on Practical Instructions for Building Your Organization’s Quantum Team with Matija Žeško from PsiQuantum

A version of this talk was presented at IEEE Quantum Week’s Exhibit Theater, and feedback was so positive that we wanted to bring this exciting presentation to our whole community.

Join us on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.

Speaker: Matija Žeško

Matija Zesko holds a PhD in neutral-atom physics from ETH Zurich and has previously advised global companies on QC strategy as a consultant at McKinsey. He is currently at PsiQuantum, where he leads user education for organizations to prepare for fault-tolerant QC.

Key Takeaways

As quantum computing (QC) moves toward utility for industrial players, organizations are facing the question of how to build QC capabilities. Options range from upskilling internal technical teams, through hiring dedicated QC specialists, to fully outsourcing to external partners.

• A practical framework for developing a QC talent strategy that aligns with, and shapes, business targets.
• Top considerations for launching and scaling a QC team, drawing on real-world examples across multiple industries.
• How to build an internal upskilling program, including structuring collaborations with QC companies
• Planning for future capability growth and leveraging existing QC educational resources.

This session provides practical guidance to help you navigate the options to build an effective quantum team.