<p>Is this the moment quantum computing becomes real?</p><p>After years of being “five years away,” Google just announced a verifiable quantum advantage, claiming its Willow chip ran a molecule simulation 13,000× faster than the world’s fastest supercomputer. Is this truly the dawn of the quantum era?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive deep into Google’s latest quantum computing breakthrough, exploring what it means for AI, science, and the future of technology. They&#39;ll also expand to cover the rise of brain–computer interfaces, China’s ten-year tech roadmap, and the political turbulence shaping our next decade of innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you will:</p><ul><li>Understand Google’s new Willow chip and its role in achieving “verifiable quantum advantage”</li><li>Learn how quantum computing could accelerate drug discovery, materials science, and AI development</li><li>Explore why Google’s “Quantum AI” lab is merging the worlds of artificial intelligence and quantum physics</li><li>Hear how emerging brain–computer interfaces (like MIT’s Alter Ego) could usher in near-telepathic communication</li><li>Discover China’s bold 10-year plan targeting quantum tech, robotics, and embodied AI — and what it means for global competition</li><li>Debate whether technocratic governance models (like China, Singapore, and Dubai) are overtaking Western democracies in innovation speed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The Pact </p><p>Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:</p><ul><li>Follow, rate, and review us in your listening app</li><li>Subscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe </li><li>Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/  </li><li>Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg </li><li>Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Key links</p><p>Get your question in for our next Q&amp;A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A </p><p>The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Chris and Yaniv</p><p>Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  </p><p>Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/  </p><p>Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthur</p><p>Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/</p><p><br></p>