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Raghunath
Koduvayur

CEO of RAQS Quantum, Translating Quantum & Deep Tech into Global Commercial Growth, Former IQM, Nokia & Microsoft Leader

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Missed the AI boat and wondering what's next? Welcome to the world of Quantum Computing & Quantum AI.

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Raghunath Koduvayur is a globally recognised quantum strategist, business transformation leader, and trusted advisor to executives preparing for a world beyond AI.

As Founder of RAQS Quantum, a Singaporean quantum company, Raghunath works at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, optimisation science, and enterprise strategy - helping organisations prepare for the quantum era.

Prior to this, Raghunath played a pivotal leadership role at IQM Quantum Computers, Soon to be Europe’s first publicly listed quantum computing company. During a defining phase of the company’s journey, he was instrumental in shaping its global brand, commercial strategy, and international expansion. He helped position IQM as a serious global contender in the quantum race - strengthening enterprise engagement, advancing analysts partnerships, and supporting funding momentum that propelled the company into a unicorn.

His ability to translate complex quantum technology into compelling business narratives played a key role in accelerating trust among investors, customers, and ecosystem partners.

With experience from Microsoft, Nokia, Tieto and Procter and Gamble, Raghunath is known for bridging boardroom strategy with frontier innovation. He has worked alongside founders, researchers, policymakers, and C-suite leaders to solve complex, high-stakes optimisation and digital transformation challenges.

A Senior Adjunct Fellow at the Singapore University of Technology and Design, he brings both academic depth and commercial sharpness to every stage he steps on.

His keynotes are fast-paced, insight-rich, and commercially grounded - giving executives clear frameworks to navigate disruption, lead innovation, and scale responsibly in an era defined by complexity.

Event organisers book Raghunath because he delivers more than inspiration - he delivers innovation, strategic clarity, future readiness, and competitive perspective.

If your audience needs to understand what comes after AI - and how to lead it - Raghunath Koduvayur is the speaker who makes the future actionable, today!

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Talking Points

Beyond AI: Competing in the Quantum Era

AI is transforming industries - but quantum computing will redefine them. In this keynote, Raghunath demystifies quantum technologies and explains what business leaders must do now to stay ahead. Drawing from his leadership experience at IQM Quantum Computers and RAQS Quantum, he outlines where quantum will impact optimisation, logistics, finance, infrastructure, and national competitiveness.

Executives leave with strategic clarity: what quantum means, what it doesn’t mean, and how to build a future-ready roadmap before the market shifts.

From Deep Tech to Boardroom Strategy

How do you translate frontier science into enterprise value?

Having played a key role in the global expansion and commercial positioning of soon to be Europe’s first public quantum company, Raghunath reveals how emerging technologies move from lab to large-scale adoption. He unpacks lessons on brand trust, funding momentum, ecosystem building, and executive alignment.

Ideal for boards, investors, and scale-ups navigating high-stakes innovation.

Leadership in the Age of Exponential Technologies

Incremental leadership will not survive exponential change.

This keynote challenges leaders to rethink decision-making, risk, and innovation culture in an era shaped by AI, quantum computing, and systemic disruption. Raghunath provides actionable leadership frameworks for navigating ambiguity, accelerating transformation, and creating future-ready organisations.

Inspiring, direct, and commercially grounded.

Accelerated Growth: Innovation at Scale

Innovation is not inspiration - it is disciplined execution.

Raghunath shares how global technology companies build momentum across markets, align research with revenue, and scale breakthrough solutions internationally. Drawing on his global brand-building and commercial leadership experience, he reveals the playbook behind scaling deep-tech ventures into category leaders.

Perfect for executive retreats, innovation summits, and growth-focused leadership events.

Leading in the Quantum Decade

The world is optimising with AI. The leaders of tomorrow will differentiate with quantum.

This high-impact flagship keynote takes audiences beyond the AI conversation and into what’s next: the Quantum Decade.
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Raghu possesses a remarkable ability to articulate a clear vision for the team, fostering a culture of high performance and ambition. Ekaterina Milchakova

Raghu is highly inspirational person, who always drives for professional execution. He knows how to make an unique impression.

TietoEvry Finland

He understands trends and knows what is cool today and tomorrow. He challenges and wants to be challenged. Thinks BIG.

Events company Tapatuhmantekijat Oy

Agile, persuasive, hard-working, influential, organized, and friendly. Raghu possesses these traits in abundance.

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