Roadrunner Venture Studios · 4 months ago
Quantum Technologies Subject Matter Expert Consultant
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior LevelRoadrunner Venture Studios is a leading venture studio for deep tech innovation, selected by the New Mexico Economic Development Department to accelerate quantum innovation. They are seeking a seasoned Subject Matter Expert Consultant to provide technical, strategic, and market insights to support the evaluation, incubation, and growth of early-stage ventures in quantum technologies.
Information TechnologyTechnical SupportVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Review and assess technical pitch decks, whitepapers, and executive summaries related to emerging technologies in quantum computing, hybrid quantum-classical systems, advanced compute architectures (e.g., neuromorphic, photonic, or exascale computing), next-generation sensing and other adjacent technologies
Provide expert analysis of proposed value propositions, technology readiness levels (TRL), scalability, hardware/software integration feasibility, and commercialization barriers
Identify red flags, potential strategic partners, and relevant industry analogs in computing, defense, aerospace, and national lab ecosystems
Review technical and commercial roadmaps of Roadrunner portfolio companies developing or applying quantum and advanced compute technologies
Recommend pivots or refinements to product-market fit, customer segments, pricing models, and technical positioning
Advise on pathways to pilot projects or proof-of-concept deployments with enterprise, government, or research partners
Identify and summarize incumbent and emerging players in the quantum computing, advanced sensing, and HPC sectors, including hardware developers, software frameworks, and enabling technologies
Highlight key market trends, regulatory considerations, and technology adoption timelines that may influence early-stage ventures
Analyze global advancements in quantum and advanced compute, including government and private-sector initiatives, for competitive positioning
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in quantum technologies
Experience in evaluating and incubating early-stage ventures
Ability to provide technical, strategic, and market insights
Experience with quantum computing, hybrid quantum-classical systems, and advanced compute architectures
Ability to assess technology readiness levels (TRL) and scalability
Experience in hardware/software integration feasibility and commercialization barriers
Ability to identify strategic partners and relevant industry analogs
Experience reviewing technical and commercial roadmaps
Ability to recommend pivots or refinements to product-market fit
Experience advising on pathways to pilot projects or proof-of-concept deployments
Ability to identify and summarize players in quantum computing and advanced sensing sectors
Experience analyzing market trends, regulatory considerations, and technology adoption timelines
Ability to analyze global advancements in quantum and advanced compute
Company
Roadrunner Venture Studios
Roadrunner Venture Studios finds, builds, and finances deep technology businesses.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Adam Hammer
Co-Founder and CEO
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