Welcome to the Innovating for Impact podcast that dives into the technologies, strategies, and changemakers reshaping how government serves people. From AI in public health to cybersecurity in federal systems, we spotlight innovations that don’t just disrupt—they deliver real-world impact.
Hosted by Mandy Peckham, President and CEO of BSR Consulting, each episode brings together voices from across the public sector and tech industry to explore what it takes to modernize responsibly, scale effectively, and lead with purpose in complex government ecosystems.
If you’re building for mission outcomes—not just market share—this is your front row seat to the future of public innovation.
In this episode, Mandy reconnects with longtime mentor and innovator Nardo Mataloto, Managing Partner of Qubits Ventures, a global venture capital firm investing in quantum technologies, AI, and the future of computing. With over 25 years at the intersection of emerging tech, healthcare innovation, and entrepreneurship, Nardo shares how his journey from building AI in healthcare to launching a global deep tech fund is shaping the next wave of exponential computing.
Together, they explore how quantum and frontier technologies are transforming industries — from healthcare and cybersecurity to defense and space — and how the U.S. stacks up against global competitors in this new technological race. Nardo also discusses his vision for venture studios that accelerate the commercialization of deep tech worldwide, the ethical dimensions of innovation, and why he believes the future of humanity depends on exponential thinking.
If you’re curious about the future of AI, quantum computing, or what’s next in deep tech, this conversation will expand your thinking and inspire you to see what’s possible.
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Learn more about Qubits Ventures International by visiting their webpage here.
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Learn more about BSR Consulting by visiting their webpage here.
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