Engagement Highlights
Host of Europe's Quantum Builders
Europe's Quantum Builders is Heartcore Capital's founders-first series, hosted across the European hubs shaping quantum's future, from Munich and Delft to London. Each stop gathers a city's quantum founders for an intimate, off-the-record evening around a candid fireside chat, with guests like Jan Goetz (IQM) and Ashley Montanaro (Phasecraft), giving builders space to be honest about the struggles behind the headlines.
Tech BBQ Master of Ceremonies
TechBBQ is the Nordics' largest startup event, drawing 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators to Copenhagen's Bella Center. As Master of Ceremonies, I host and curate its Deep Tech Stage: a full day on AI and quantum applied to life sciences and drug discovery, anchored by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and built as one continuous narrative along the value chain of modern medicine.
Chair of Quantum Venture Summit
Quantum Venture Summit, part of IEEE Quantum Week, brings together quantum entrepreneurs, VCs, and industry leaders to bridge the funding gap in quantum technologies. The summit facilitats direct connections between startups and specialized investors, creating a trusted forum for quantum deal flow.
Professional Background
Leading the Quantum Revolution
I hold a Master's in Physics from ETH Zürich and Cambridge, plus Harvard Business School credentials. I've conducted research at CERN's AI and Quantum group and Los Alamos National Laboratory, won first place twice in global quantum hackathons, and received 1st prize as Europe's best young scientist at the EU Contest for Young Scientists.
I'm now at Heartcore Capital, backing the next generation of quantum companies. I've conducted 10+ deep due diligence processes and reviewed 30+ data rooms for the world's best-funded quantum startups.
Through MBQ, I advise governments, investors, and enterprises on quantum strategy.
As VP of Business Intelligence and first employee at Global Quantum Intelligence, I led the most extensive analysis of the Chinese quantum ecosystem, managed Quantumweek newsletter reaching 1,000+ investors, and shaped 30+ strategic projects for national security advisors, VCs, and Fortune 500 companies.
Michael Baczyk