We're assembling a world-class team from the leading researchers in Floquet physics, quantum thermodynamics, and quantum error correction. Here's who we need — and who we're targeting.
Quantum energy strategist. Identified the Floquet commercial white space and assembled the foundational IP portfolio — 18+ strategic domains covering the entire Floquet namespace. 30,000+ LinkedIn followers. Serial entrepreneur with portfolio companies across mining technology (Kasis Environmental), advocacy (EMABC), and quantum energy.
These are the first 3 hires that transform Beyond Carnot from a strategic positioning play into a real quantum energy company.
The scientific leader who owns the beyond-Carnot research agenda. Must have published record in quantum heat engines, squeezed thermal states, or Floquet engineering. This person gives us instant credibility with the physics community and investors.
The engineering leader who translates the science into hardware and systems. Must have experience with periodically driven quantum systems, quantum control, or experimental quantum physics. Bridges research and product.
Leads the Floquet codes division. Google is already publishing here — we need someone from that ecosystem or the Microsoft team that invented them. This is the computing arm of the company.
These are the big names that make investors and researchers take us seriously. Advisory roles — not full-time. Stock options + quarterly meetings.
Texas A&M / Princeton / Baylor
The FOUNDING FATHER of quantum thermodynamics. His 2003 Science paper "Extracting Work from a Single Heat Bath via Vanishing Quantum Coherence" showed quantum coherence enables exceeding Carnot. His name on our advisory board would be a nuclear credibility bomb. The godfather of everything we're building.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Pioneer of quantum heat engines — introduced the quantum Otto cycle. Major review: "Quantum Thermodynamics: A Dynamical Viewpoint." If Scully is the godfather, Kosloff is the architect. His theoretical framework IS the field.
Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics / LMU Munich
Leading experimentalist in Floquet engineering with cold atoms. If we want to prove our systems work in the lab, his experimental expertise is unmatched. Max Planck affiliation adds European credibility.
Technion, Israel
Pioneered anomalous Floquet topological phases. His work on Floquet-induced topological states is foundational. Technion is a world-class brand in technology commercialization.
Microsoft Research (Station Q)
CO-INVENTED Floquet codes with Haah (Quantum 5, 564, 2021). The honeycomb code paper is THE foundational Floquet codes paper. Having the inventor of Floquet codes on our board is the ultimate positioning move.
NIST / University of Maryland
Author of "Quantum Steampunk." Rare combination of serious researcher + excellent public communicator. Active LinkedIn (3K followers). Would amplify our message to both scientific and general audiences.
Once the core science team is in place, these roles build the company around them.
Energy industry partnerships. Must have relationships with Shell, Enel, EDF, or DOE. Translates quantum physics into energy sector language. Targets DOE/ARPA-E grants.
Our domain portfolio is step one. Step two is filing provisional patents around Floquet heat engine designs, squeezed-state generation methods, and Floquet code implementations. Need someone who knows quantum IP.
Pulse sequences, calibration, experimental control systems. The person who makes the Floquet driving protocols work in hardware. Look at alumni from Google Quantum AI, IBM Quantum, or Rigetti.
Target: Kevin Satzinger — Research Scientist at Google Quantum AI. linkedin.com/in/kevinsatzinger
Squeezed light generation is how we build non-thermal reservoirs. Need someone from quantum optics — Xanadu alumni are ideal (they build photonic quantum computers using squeezed states).
Target: Nathan Killoran — Xanadu. linkedin.com/in/nkilloran
Quantum systems operate at millikelvin temperatures. Need expertise in dilution refrigerators, cryogenic electronics, and thermal management.
DARPA, ARPA-E, NSF, DOE funding is essential for early-stage quantum hardware companies. Need someone who has navigated federal funding. Former DARPA/ARPA-E program managers are gold.
Prof. [Name], I've been following your work on [specific paper/topic] with great interest. I'm building Beyond Carnot — the first company commercializing Floquet quantum energy technology. Your research on [their specific contribution] is foundational to what we're doing. We're assembling a scientific advisory board and I'd love 15 minutes to discuss how the field is evolving commercially. Would you be open to a brief call? — Christopher Anderson, beyondcarnot.ai
Dr. [Name], Your work on [Floquet codes / quantum control / etc.] at [Google/Microsoft/IBM] is exactly the expertise we need. Beyond Carnot is building the first commercial Floquet engineering platform — quantum energy systems that exceed classical thermodynamic limits. We've secured the entire Floquet domain namespace (18+ domains) and are now assembling the team to match. Interested in exploring what the [CSO/CTO/Head of QEC] role could look like? — Christopher Anderson, beyondcarnot.ai
1. Nicole Yunger Halpern (NIST)
2. Ronnie Kosloff (Hebrew U)
3. Netanel Lindner (Technion)
Advisors are easiest — low commitment ask. Build credibility before approaching full-time hires.
1. Obinna Abah (most recruitable)
2. Johannes Roßnagel (already in industry)
3. Eric Lutz (dream hire)
Lead with the advisors you've already secured. "Scully is advising us" changes every conversation.
1. Avik Dutt (FloQuET Lab)
2. Christophe Vuillot (Floquet codes)
3. Michael Rechtsman (experimental)
By now you have advisors + CSO candidate. The story sells itself.
Whether you're a quantum physicist, an engineer, or an energy industry veteran — if you want to help commercialize beyond-Carnot efficiency, we want to hear from you.