A Conversation with Rebecca Krauthamer

Michael Peres with Rebecca Krauthamer—technologist, entrepreneur, and co-founder/CEO of QSecure, a leader in post-quantum cryptography. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science and serving on the World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Quantum Computing, Rebecca is on a mission to make cutting-edge technology secure, accessible, and ethical.

We dive deep into:
•Rebecca’s journey from AI researcher to quantum entrepreneur.
•How quantum computers work (and why they’re not just “faster” classical computers).
•The looming threat of quantum to encryption, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.
•Why “harvest now, decrypt later” is one of the biggest risks in cybersecurity.
•How QSecure is building defenses today against tomorrow’s quantum attacks.
•The philosophy of quantum mechanics—from many worlds to spooky action at a distance.
•What the next decade of quantum breakthroughs could mean for business, security, and everyday life.