Having spent over 15 years in quantum technologies, I’ve witnessed the highs and lows of the field’s hype cycle. Quantum technology won’t be a “winner-takes-all” scenario. Instead of replacing traditional CPUs, quantum computers will work alongside them, enhancing supercomputers with Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) optimized for specific applications, much like GPUs do today. This synergy between classical and quantum computing will enable breakthroughs in fields like materials science and energy.

Quantum technology holds the potential to solve problems that classical computers can’t, offering new possibilities in areas once thought unsolvable. However, this potential comes with challenges, especially when it comes to education. For the quantum ecosystem to thrive, we must invest in developing the next generation of quantum engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs. The complexity of quantum systems demands a deep understanding, and without a strong educational foundation, we risk slowing progress.

Quantum technology demands a different approach—one that prioritizes long-term, sustainable growth over short-term trends. It requires creating a collaborative ecosystem that includes academics, industry leaders, and government institutions.

At Quantum Coast Capital, we focus on supporting innovators who are pushing the boundaries in quantum hardware, software, and sensing applications. Many quantum startups emerge from academic research but struggle to overcome the challenges of deep tech commercialization. Our goal is to provide the resources, confidence, and foundation needed to help these companies thrive and turn their groundbreaking ideas into impactful technologies.

With a patient capital approach, we aim to lay the groundwork for long-term growth, helping these companies disrupt industries for years to come. For industries like aviation, 2035 may feel like tomorrow, which means that the companies we’re supporting today will have a profound impact on legacy industries in the near future.

Innovation thrives in an ecosystem. As someone who has spent years communicating the potential of quantum technology, I believe education is just as important as the technological advancements themselves. Quantum technology won’t be transformed by a single player; instead, it requires building connections and partnerships across startups, academia, government, and investors. The quantum community is still small, but without work to bring more scientists and engineers into startups, and training the next generation of quantum computing experts, we won’t be able to support the growth of the quantum industry.

It’s crucial that universities, governments, and private companies collaborate to ensure we have the talent needed to drive the quantum revolution forward. With the right ecosystem in place, quantum technologies can have a lasting, meaningful impact on industries and society. At Quantum Coast Capital, we’ve built a network that links these key stakeholders, accelerating innovation and ensuring that quantum technology develops responsibly and sustainably.

I envision a future where quantum technology isn’t just a buzzword but a core enabler of progress across multiple industries. This vision hinges on the importance of educating and empowering stakeholders across academia, industry, and government.
Quantum Coast Capital’s role is to drive change, supporting the companies that will bring quantum technology into the mainstream, making it accessible and valuable to everyone. Our goal is to ensure that quantum technology serves humanity—not merely for financial gain, but to make a meaningful difference in solving the world’s most complex problems.

Anastasia Marchenkova is a 3x founder with deep experience across education, quantum computing, and tech media, including Bleximo, which focused on superconducting quantum processors, and One Quark Media, a media agency and consultancy that helps deep tech companies secure investors and customers through technical credibility and media strategy, and has 15 years experience building and advising quantum computing startups.

Anastasia’s extensive background includes research roles at Georgia Tech in quantum telecommunications, the University of Maryland Joint Quantum Institute, and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. She’s Vice Chair of the IEEE Quantum Computing Standards project and partners with Giga Global, a UNICEF-ITU initiative, to connect every school in the world to the internet.

With a following of over 160,000 on social media, she’s collaborated with top technology companies and government agencies like Intel, Microsoft, Airbus, BMW, the US Army, the Department of Energy, AFRL, and DARPA. She has spoken at top industry conferences such as SXSW and the RSA Conference, and served as an advisor to the SEC for quantum computing technologies.