Is scaling your business always a triumph? Join us in this provocative episode of SaaS Scaling Secrets as host Dan Balcauski talks with whurley, CEO of Strangeworks. Strangeworks is at the forefront of quantum computing, but our conversation dives even deeper. Whurley challenges conventional thinking on scaling, arguing against growth for the sake of growth, and shares valuable insights on the potential toxicities of unchecked expansion.

Alongside this contrarian perspective, we explore Strangeworks' game-changing work in quantum computing, its applications in tackling global issues, and whurley's unique thoughts on entrepreneurship, mentors, and strategic planning.

Whether you're intrigued by the world of quantum technology or rethinking the principles of scaling your SaaS business, this episode promises an engaging mix of tech wisdom and fresh entrepreneurial insights.

Guest bio:

William Hurley, or as he's better known, 'whurley.' whurley is the founder and CEO of Strangeworks, where he’s on a mission to democratize access to quantum computing.

Whurley is an incredibly successful serial entrepreneur. Before founding Strangeworks, he started Honest Dollar, which he later sold to Goldman Sachs, and before that, he founded Chaotic Moon Studios, which Accenture later acquired.

He's an Eisenhower Fellow, an Innovator at MIT's prestigious Legatum Center, a Senior Member of IEEE, and the pioneering founder of the Quantum Computing Standards Workgroup. Whurley frequently contributes to TechCrunch and has co-authored the engaging book Quantum Computing For Babies.

Guest links:

@whurley on all social media platforms

whurley.com

strangeworks.com

Episode ID: 1000626109755

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Release Date: 29/08/2023, 18:00:00