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Samuel Fernández Lorenzo, Ph.D.
Physicist, autor, entepreneur
Address
C/ Manzanares,4
28005, Madrid
About me
My life has been marked by boundless curiosity. With a background in quantum physics, experience in quantitative finance, and an entrepreneurial spirit, I've forged a path that integrates science, technology, art, and philosophy. Since childhood, I've sought answers I couldn't find in conventional settings, which led me to develop my own method of understanding.
This constant pursuit led me to earn a PhD in quantum physics, while simultaneously cultivating my passion for piano and music. My interest in human cognition brought me closer to artificial intelligence, allowing me to understand the revolutionary potential of these technologies.
I subsequently applied my knowledge of quantum computing to the financial sector before co-founding Inspiration-Q, where we developed quantum-inspired algorithms to solve complex quantitative finance problems. This diverse background has allowed me to define myself as "the mind of a scientist, the heart of a musician, and the soul of a philosopher."
My book, "All I Can Imagine: The Algorithm of Understanding," represents the culmination of this interdisciplinary journey, a path of self-discovery that I now share in the hope of inspiring others to embark on their own journey.
Path
Nov 2020-Present
Co-founder and CEO of Inspiration-Q
Inspiration-Q's mission is to help visionary companies benefit from the near-term advantages of quantum-inspired computing by solving complex numerical problems in optimization, interpretable machine learning, and finance. We offer a SaaS platform with proprietary quantum-inspired algorithms that run on standard cloud infrastructures. As a spin-off of Spain's largest research institution, we leverage 20 years of research in quantum technologies to deliver business value with our algorithms, achieving what was previously impossible.
As co-founder and CEO of Inspiration-Q, my responsibilities have been diverse:
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Defining the business strategy and the technological roadmap
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Raising public and private funding
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Leadership of the technical and business team
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Developing business relationships with potential clients
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Representation of the company at conferences and industry events
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Management of strategic alliances with technology partners
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Supervising the development of products and solutions
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Negotiation with investors and stakeholders
Our recent achievements include being awarded the CDTI's NEOTEC program, which recognizes the innovative potential of our technology, and the closing of a Series A investment round led by Bullnet Capital, which will allow us to accelerate our growth and international expansion.
Nov 2020-Present
Adjunct Professor IE University
Subject: Physics for computer science. Bachelor in computer science and artificial intelligence at IE university
Fundamentals of electromagnetism and electronics. Supervised final projects where students combine electronics, microcontrollers, and anything else they can imagine.
Dec 2018-Nov 2020
Research lead scientist in quantum technology for finance
R&D in Quantum Computing, Quantum Finance, and Quantum Artificial Intelligence. Development of hybrid classical-quantum algorithms and quantum-inspired algorithms for financial use cases. Research topics: portfolio optimization with quantum annealers, valuation of financial derivatives with quantum-inspired algorithms, risk analysis with Monte Carlo simulations, fraud detection with quantum-inspired algorithms. Coordination of a small team of researchers and data scientists (BBVA Quantum HUB). Other research topics: reinforcement learning for quantum optimization, quantum computing, and sustainability. Supervision of six proofs of concept projects with third parties (startups, corporates, and consultancies). Promoter of a research collaboration with the Spanish National Research Center (CSIC). Collaboration on several press releases for BBVA.com on the impact of quantum computing in finance. Speaker as Principal Research Scientist at press conferences and podcasts for BBVA. Market research, technology assessment, and strategic planning of the path to quantum readiness for BBVA.
2024-2018. PhD researcher @ University of Sussex
Doctoral research on various topics within the world of physics and quantum technologies: quantum metrology and quantum sensing, quantum simulation, dissipative quantum systems, topological models,... You can see my publications on Google Scholar .
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