Episode 43: Explain Like I’m Five: Quantum from a Kid’s POV

<p>Kids ask the best questions: simple, direct and sometimes painfully honest. Science communicator <strong>Katia Moskvitch</strong>, <strong>MPHIL</strong>, uses this approach in the podcast she hosts with her young son Kai. The co-hosts of “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KaiTheQuantumKid" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Quantum Kid</a>” channel Kai’s curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM into an educational show about quantum tech. Katia also shares her experiences working with IBM, the importance of effective science communication, and plans for her new company, <strong>Tesseract Quantum</strong>. Katia is also the director of communications at <strong>Quantum Machines</strong>. </p><p>00:00 Introduction to The Quantum Spin</p><p>00:34 Meet Katia Moskvitch: The Quantum Kid</p><p>00:51 Kai's Journey into STEM</p><p>06:02 The Quantum Kid Podcast: Format and Guests</p><p>08:06 Challenges in Quantum Communication</p><p>13:08 Educational Initiatives in Quantum</p><p>17:14 Katia's Experience with IBM and Quantum Communication</p><p>22:57 Advice for Quantum CEOs and Future Plans</p><p>24:32 Conclusion and Farewell</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Katia Moskvitch</strong> is a theoretical physicist, science communicator, founder and president of Tesseract Quantum and director of communications at Quantum Machines. She also co-hosts The Quantum Kid podcast with her son Kai. Katia worked in science journalism for 20+ years of experience turning complex technologies into compelling stories and strategies as a business editor at WIRED and at IBM Research.</p><p>Today her work is all about explaining quantum technologies to a general audience, educating developers, CEOs, and the next generation about quantum, and helping to ensure the technology truly matters. She is passionate about quantum and focused on expanding access to quantum education — through university partnerships, public content, and corporate upskilling. She helps learners and leaders understand not just how quantum works, but why it matters.</p><p>Host <strong>Veronica Combs</strong> is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients at HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 15 years.</p><p><strong>Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><strong>Connect with HKA Marketing Communications on LinkedIn at</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hka-inc--public-relations/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hka-inc--public-relations/</a> or on our website <a href="https://hkamarcom.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hkamarcom.com/</a> </p><p><br /></p>