The Transformative Potential of Quantum Computing | Alex van Someren, Fund Shack

Alex van Someren explores why quantum computing could be one of the most disruptive technologies of the coming decade. Quantum machines will collapse the time it takes to solve hard problems and may soon be able to break the encryption that protects sensitive government and commercial data. That has huge implications for intelligence, national security, and finance. He also explains the need for post-quantum cryptography, how the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is advising organisations to prepare, and why we may be only 5–10 years away from meaningful quantum computers. This Fund Shack short shows why encryption, cybersecurity, and intelligence operations are racing against the clock in the quantum era. 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 Thank you to our episode partner Brookfield’s Private Equity Group: A Global leader in acquiring and driving operational transformation in industrials and essential business services. For more information, visit: www.brookfield.com/it-takes-industry 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 💼 Learn more at: Paladin Capital Group 🌐 www.paladincapgroup.com Alex van Someren www.paladincapgroup.com/people/alex-van-someren/ Ross Butler Founder and Host Fund Shack 🌐 www.fund-shack.com CONNECT on Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/rossbutler1/ 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 📢 Subscribe and tap into the minds shaping private markets. 0:00 – Why quantum computing matters 0:15 – The risk to encryption and intelligence 0:34 – Why protecting people’s data for decades is critical 0:50 – How quantum could expose secrets with real-world consequences 1:06 – Post-quantum cryptography explained 1:14 – Role of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) 1:39 – Planning ahead for quantum 1:46 – 5–10 years away from scale quantum computing #quantumcomputing #cybersecurity #postquantum #encryption #fundshackpodcast #AlexVanSomeren #nationalsecurity #privatemarkets