Subodh Kulkarni
Subodh Kulkarni has served as President and CEO of Rigetti Computing since December 2022. With over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, he is focused on developing, scaling, and commercializing Rigetti's full-stack hybrid quantum computing offerings. His leadership aims to drive advancements in quantum computing technology and expand the company's impact in the sector.
Career Milestones
- Subodh Kulkarni became President and CEO of Rigetti Computing in December 2022, bringing over 30 years of semiconductor industry experience.
- He previously served as President, CEO, and Board member of CyberOptics Corporation from 2014 until its acquisition in 2022, demonstrating a track record of scaling and commercializing advanced technologies.
- Kulkarni also held leadership roles as CEO of Prism Computational Sciences and as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at Imation.
- His career began with research and management positions at 3M Corporation and IBM.
- In 2024, he was recognized as one of the World's Top 50 Innovators.
- His extensive background in semiconductors and leadership in technology commercialization are crucial to Rigetti's mission of advancing quantum computing.
About Rigetti Computing
Rigetti Computing, founded in 2013, is a quantum computing company. They build quantum computers and superconducting quantum processors, offering Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) for businesses, researchers, and developers. Their core features include quantum hardware, software, and cloud services, enabling solutions in scientific research, finance, and logistics.