Dr. Victor Canivell

Quantum computing startup developing full stack quantum computing platforms. Spinoff from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), the Institute of High Energy Physics (IFAE) and the University of Barcelona (UB). Commissioned its first client quantum computer in late 2021. Named amongst the "Top 5 Quantum Computing Startups to Watch in 2022" by SartUs Insights. Elected "Exponential Leader 2021" by the Catalan government and "Best Startup 2021" by the UB.

Quantum Computing startup of Singapore's center for Quantum Technologies, focussing on quantum software tools for optimisation: models, algorithms and software tools to do the most with quantum computers. Its Entropica Optimisation Suite (EOS) provides a unified framework to run, test, deploy and benchmark classical and quantum optimisation algorithms. Works with Microsoft, IBM, IonQ, Continuum and other quantum players.

ChemAlive develops automated cloud-based Quantum Chemistry software and services to meet growing big data and analytics challenges: reaction prediction and optimization, high throughput library screening, automated advanced property predictions and conformational analysis. Closely linked with EPFL (Lausanne) and University of Basel.

ValidatedID develops and provides trust for electronic signatures and digital identity. It is certified as a Qualified Trust Service Provider according to Regulation (EU) 910/2014 (eIDAS). A leading trust provider in Spain with clients in over 40 countries. Connected with over 150 software solutions like SAP, Docuware, Salesforce, Sage and Microsoft.

Optimus Price is an AI company founded by scientists from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC). It develops AI SaaS solutions to excel in pricing, demand and procurement use cases. It contributes to manage your store and enhance margins with AI much more efficiently. Optimus Price is part of Wayra, the Telefónica accelerator in Barcelona.

Business leadership for high tech initiatives in start-up environments, currently focusing on the following advisory roles: 1) investment funds in quantum technologies spin-offs 2) development of software AI/ blockchain SaaS start-ups With more than 30 years of successful executive EMEA track record at IT multinationals (HP, SGI, 3Com, PerkinElmer) and CEO/ Board Chairmanship of European software start-ups. Has worked and lived in the Switzerland, UK, Germany, Silicon Valley & Spain.

Research into an innovative framework for investing in quantum computing startups on the back of blockchain technology.

Quantum World Association in an independent non-for-profit organization, whose purpose is to support its close community of members, bringing together companies in the field of quantum technologies and services, analysing industry developments to accelerate gotomarket quantum applications.

Business Lead to setup and grow QuSide Technologies SL, the new startup from ICFO. QuSide's patented quantum entropy sources offer the fastest technology to seed true randomness for cybersecurity and supercomputer data centre simulations. QuSide chips have been selected at the recent landmark experiments in fundamental physics, and will be key for mobile and extended IoT deployments. This assignment has contributed to a multi-M$ financing round.

Director para Europa, Medio Oriente y la India de los Servicios Profesionales del software de PerkinElmer para organizaciones del sector Life Sciences. Este software de gestión de información ómica, gráfics de imágenes y de seguimiento de experimetos de laboratorio incluye el software de Integromics, empresa adquirida al 100% por PerkinElmer en verano de 2014.

CEO y Presidente del Consejo de Administración. Empresa de software bioinformático, spinoff del Centro Nacional de Biotecnología - CSIC. Empresa ganadora del Premio Nacional ¨Emprendedor XXI¨ de La Caixa así como del Forrester Research ¨European Product of the Year¨. PerkinElmer adquiere el 100% de Integomics SL en el verano de 2014.

Consejero independiente

Crecimiento del negocio en 30% y de licencias en 100%. Gestión de la subsidiaria de España y Portugal durante la fase de consolidación de las adquisiciones de empresas de ERP - Baan y Marcam, CRM - Epiphany, Supply Chain - Exe y Arzoon, y su salida a bolsa en NASDAQ en 2005. Adquirido por Infor

Crecimiento de las ventas en un 30% y consecución del "break-even", estableciendo la empresa como líder de soluciones de firma digital en España e iniciando su expansión internacional. Ganados proyectos en FNMT, Min.Defensa, Caja Madrid entre otros, así como preparción para la adjudicación del soft

Start-up pionera en Europa para servicios ASP de CRM. Adquirida por Vodafone.

Londres

Director General en España de '90 a '96 VP EMEA (Londres) de '97 a '98

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