Why One VC Thinks Quantum Is a Bigger Unlock Than AGI

Venture capitalist Alexa von Tobel believes quantum computing may unlock scientific breakthroughs that surpass AI's potential, despite acknowledging the risk of investing too early. Through her firm Inspired Capital, which manages nearly $1 billion in assets, she's backed Logiqal, a Princeton-led startup building a scaled quantum computer using neutral atom technology with ytterbium. If successful, quantum computing could revolutionize pharmaceuticals, materials science, and space exploration by enabling computational power that current systems cannot achieve.