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Martin Laforest

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Directeur Stratégie Quantique at ACET Capital

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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Mark PecenunlockedMartin: together at ISARA Corporation (2018–2020)
×3Martin: together at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
×4Martin: together at Delft University of Technology
×2Martin: together at Femtum

About

Director of quantum strategy, playing a key role in developing a quantum-technology investment fund, technical due diligence, entrepreneur support, deal flow, and quantum ecosystem partnerships.

Experience

  1. QuantacetManaging Partnercurrent2023 — presentSherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  2. ACET Banque NationaleDirector, Quantum Strategycurrent2021 — presentSherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  3. QV StudioScientific Director, Interimcurrent2023 — presentSherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  4. FemtumBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentGreater Quebec City Metropolitan Area
  5. Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaAdvisor, National Quantum Strategy Advisory Boardcurrent2023 — presentCanada
  6. Quantum Industry CanadaBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentCanada
  7. LAUNCH WaterlooBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentWaterloo, Ontario, Canada
  8. Zone d'innovation SherbrookeDirector, Quantum Strategy2021 — 2023Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  9. Institut quantique - Université de SherbrookeSpecial Projects2021 — 2023
  10. University of WaterlooSeasonal Lecturer2015 — 2022Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  11. ISARA CorporationSenior Product Manager and Quantum Technology Expert2019 — 2021Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  12. ISARA CorporationSenior Business Development Manager and Quantum Technology Expert2018 — 2019Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  13. Institute for Quantum ComputingSenior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives2018 — 2019Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  14. Institute for Quantum ComputingSenior Manager Scientific Outreach2012 — 2018Waterloo, Canada
  15. Institute for Quantum ComputingManager, Scientific Outreach2010 — 2012Waterloo, ON
  16. Delft University of TechnologyPostdoctoral Researcher2008 — 2010Netherlands

Skills & more

Public Speaking17Matlab15Mathematical Modeling15Community Outreach19Science31Physics44LaTeX14Characterization5Spectroscopy6Quantum Mechanics16Research26Program Management7
+1 moreExperimental Physics
  • Product Management — Communitech Academy
  • Strong Leaders — Communitech Academy
  • Pragmatic Certified Product Manager — Pragmatic Institute

From Martin's professional profile.

Colleagues at ACET Capital

Bernard
Board member at ACET Capital
Charlotte Lauzon
Coordonnatrice au développement des entreprises at ACET Capital
Dominic Denis
Directeur Investissement at ACET Capital
Ghyslain Goulet
Président-directeur général (CEO) at ACET Capital
Jacques Lajoie
Directeur Recrutement, relations universitaires et gouvernementales at ACET Capital
Jean-Pierre Lahaye
Board member; Regional VP, Business & Private Banking, National Bank of Canada at ACET Capital
Josée Ouellet
Board member; VP North America Services at Alstom at ACET Capital
Keven Barrette
Développeur principal at ACET Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin Laforest?
Director of quantum strategy, playing a key role in developing a quantum-technology investment fund, technical due diligence, entrepreneur support, deal flow, and quantum ecosystem partnerships.
Where does Martin Laforest work?
Martin Laforest is Directeur Stratégie Quantique at ACET Capital.
Where did Martin Laforest go to school?
Martin Laforest studied at University of Waterloo (Ph. D., Physics/Quantum Computing); University of Waterloo (Certificate in University Teaching, Education); McGill University (Joint Honours B.Sc., Mathematics and Physics).

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