Ilyas Khan: Founder @Quantinuum, Alternative Funding Sources, Applications of Quantum | Slush 2024
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Deep science startups require extended development periods and significant funding before they reach commercial viability. Unlike your average B2B SaaS startups, deep science ventures are driven by breakthrough research and high-impact targets, and not every investor is down for the ride. Ilyas Khan, founder and CPO of Quantinuum, will share his wisdom on how establishing a capital structure that supports gradual progress, founders can focus on advancing their technology without rushing to meet short-term financial demands, ultimately maximizing their odds of achieving transformative results. --- Slush is the most founder-focused event on Earth, delivering actionable company-building advice while bringing together the who’s who in startups and tech. Slush will be back on Nov 19–20, 2025 in Helsinki, Finland. Stay in the loop: Website: slush.org LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/slush Instagram: instagram.com/slushhq X: x.com/slushhq