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Roadrunner Venture Studios · 2 months ago

Quantum Technologies Subject Matter Expert Consultant

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

Roadrunner Venture Studios is a leading venture studio for deep tech innovation, selected to lead a $25 million initiative to accelerate quantum innovation in New Mexico. They are seeking seasoned Subject Matter Experts with deep expertise in quantum technologies to support the evaluation, incubation, and growth of early-stage ventures in this field.

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

Quantum technologies expertiseAdvanced compute architecturesTechnology readiness levels (TRL)Market analysisCommercialization strategiesStrategic partnershipsTechnical positioningRegulatory considerations