About
Enterprise Quantum
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
Our Principal Consultants
Ryan Sim leverages experience in the quantum industry, business storytelling & enterprise strategy
Engineering Physics & Entrepreneurial Background
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
Communications & Leadership
- 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
Technology, Data and AI Strategy
- 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
Bridging Quantum and Business Strategy
- 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
Dr. Danica Marsden combines deep technical knowledge and clear communication
Academic Background
- Honours physics, BSc at UBC, PhD in physics from UPenn, Postdoctoral fellowship at Caltech
- Worked on photon-detecting superconducting circuits; collaborated on projects with NASA
Building Quantum Computers
- Led teams at DWave that reduced qubit noise, delivered features to customers, and improved UI/UX
- Designed and built hardware to support gate model/universal spin qubits at Photonic, supported team
Multiple published papers and a patent on improved methods for constructing qubits
Application of Quantum Computing to Industry
- Wrote Bank of Canada's first quantum strategy and roadmap including workforce development, post-quantum security, business opportunities, and the external landscape
- Oversaw 7 projects at the Bank of Canada evaluating the utility of quantum in various business lines including benchmarking against state-of-the-art
- Advised on cybersecurity aspects of quantum computing; Co-authored a report with the Bank of International Settlements on quantum readiness for central banks and financial regulators
Science Advisor & Communicator
- Professor at SBCC, invited guest speaker at Federal Reserve and Financial Conduct Authority, etc
- Participant/advisor within the Canadian Forum for Digital Infrastructure Resilience Quantum Readiness Working Group
- Worked on the 2025 Canada-lead G7 quantum stream deliverables, aligning G7 nations on this topic
