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Enterprise Quantum

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Enterprise Quantum

is uniquely positioned to lead development of a right-sized & effective quantum strategy

Objective

EQ is a connector and translator focused on building a vibrant quantum ecosystem and will help you make principled and risk-managed decisions about partnerships and investments

Balanced

EQ brings together both enterprise strategy experience and quantum industry knowledge in one person, a very rare combination of skills not found in the academy or generic consultancies

Experienced

EQ has experience delivering enterprise technology, data and AI strategies for a major bank’s board of directors, including a quantum strategy

Connected

EQ maintains broad connections with national and global quantum ecosystems, and can readily engage and speak the language of academic, commercial and governmental experts who need to provide input

Business-Focused

EQ understands, actively monitors and translates between the complex and always changing science of quantum tech, and the value-driven business world, leading to a business-focused strategy not an academic paper

Client Centred

EQ delivers bespoke, industry-specific and rightsized strategies designed to meet a client’s unique objectives and drive toward quantum value

Ryan Sim leverages experience in the quantum industry, business storytelling & enterprise strategy

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Engineering Physics, Queen’s University

  • Founded and exited StormWeb, a pioneering Canadian web hosting company
  • Gained a foundation in quantum physics while studying Engineering Physics at Queen’s University, including labs taught by Nobel Prize winner Art MacDonald
  • Earned Queen’s University’s highest tribute for service, leadership, character, & community impact
  • Experienced public speaker, writer and workshop facilitator across multiple sectors
  • Mentored at Deloitte by one of Canada’s leading business storytelling experts
  • Certified Kotter Advanced Change Leader and IBM Design Thinking Co-Creator
  • Was engaged by Deloitte to consult on Technology Strategy & Architecture for Canadian banks
  • Was engaged long-term to develop CIBC’s award-winning Technology, Data, Analytics and AI Strategies, including multiple signature board-level deliverables
  • Subject matter expert in developing that bank’s Quantum Strategy for its board of directors
  • Refocused consulting practice on quantum strategy in 2023
  • Leader of the winning team in the 2023 International Quantum Strategy Hackathon
  • Broad network of quantum ecosystem and banking partners, present at global conferences
  • Member of Quantum Industry Canada and the 2025 Canadian Delegation to the UK Quantum Showcase
  • Strategic partnership with PINQ2, who facilitate access to quantum computing in Quebec
  • Strategically located equidistant from Toronto's financial district and Waterloo's Quantum Valley
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