Orlagh Neary, Former VP Of Quantum Ecosystem Engagement And GTM At Microsoft On Building Scalable And Safe AI And Quantum

What if the future of computing isn’t about picking sides—AI, LLMs, or quantum—but about blending them into a unified, game-changing force?

In this compelling episode of Discover Dialogues, host Nikhil Sonawane sits down with Orlagh Neary, whose remarkable career has spanned continents, technologies, and industries. From AI to developer platforms to localization, Orlagh now spearheads Microsoft’s Quantum and AI Ecosystem Engagement & GTM strategy. She also serves on the board of Cambrian Futures and advises UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum—making her a key voice in turning today’s emerging tech into tomorrow’s foundation.

What makes Orlagh’s approach truly stand out is her ability to align frontier technologies with enterprise priorities. She explains how AI (pattern recognition), LLMs (language), and quantum computing (scale) aren't separate silos—they’re a collaborative “dream team” poised to revolutionize sectors from healthcare to logistics.

👉 Read more about this transformative conversation here: Orlagh Neary on Building Scalable and Safe AI and Quantum

In the episode, Orlagh explores:

• Why quantum computing isn’t just the future—it’s the next great frontier

• How AI strengthens LLM accuracy and supports fault tolerance in quantum systems

• Practical examples of this tech trifecta driving innovation in drug discovery, energy, and supply chains

• The urgent need for “Quantum Safety” as a brand and data resilience strategy, not just an encryption play

• How early-stage collaboration fuels long-term scalability in undefined markets

Her key message? Being “Quantum Ready” has less to do with hardware and more to do with mindset—empowering people, aligning processes, and shifting perspectives.

This isn’t just about technology. It’s about preparing for a future where the smartest enterprises are the ones weaving intelligence, language, and scale into one seamless force.