Chad Rigetti, the founder and CEO of Rigetti Computing, is driven by a passion for quantum computing that started back in college. He was fascinated by the intersection of quantum mechanics and computer science, and this interest led him to pursue a PhD in applied physics from Yale. After spending three years at IBM's quantum computing labs, Rigetti decided to strike out on his own and start Rigetti Computing in 2013.
Rigetti's vision for the company is ambitious - he wants to develop the full quantum computing stack based on superconducting qubits technology, competing head-to-head with tech giants like Google, IBM, and Intel. His goal is to make quantum computing a reality, shifting the traditional scaling of computer power and changing the game from commoditized hardware to defensible, advantaged hardware.

Key Milestones in Rigetti's Journey:

  • Beta Launch of Forest 1.0: June 2017, marked the beginning of Rigetti's open-source platform
  • 8-Qubit Quantum Processor Demonstration: June 2017, showcased the company's technological progress
  • Public Launch of 19-Qubit Quantum Processor: December 2017, further solidified Rigetti's position in the quantum computing space
  • Planned Launch of 128-Qubit Quantum Processor: August 2019, represents a significant leap forward in the company's capabilities


            Rigetti's motivation is rooted in his belief that quantum computing will drive national competitiveness and economic markets in the 21st century, just as microelectronics and semiconductor technology did in the 20th century. With his company, he's working to make that vision a reality.

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            Rigetti Computing, Inc. is a full-stack quantum computing company. The Company operates quantum computers over the cloud and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The Company's quantum-classical infrastructure provides high performance integration with public and private clouds for practical quantum computing. It has developed a multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. Through the Company’s Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform, its machines can be integrated into any public, private or hybrid cloud. It is also engaged in the sale of quantum processing units (QPUs) and custom computing components, and development contracts and other services. Its QPUs contain fabricated silicon-based chips featuring superconducting qubits. The Company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, an integrated quantum device manufacturing facility.

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