# Rebecca Krauthamer

> Rebecca Krauthamer is the co-founder and CEO of QuSecure, a San Mateo company building software that lets governments and banks swap out their encryption before quantum computers learn to break it. A Stanford Symbolic Systems graduate who jumped from AI to quantum in 2017, she turned a U.S. Air Force grant into a Series A-funded leader in post-quantum cryptography, counting the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Banco Sabadell among its users. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and World Economic Forum council member, she argues cybersecurity is a mission for humanity, not just a product category.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & CEO at QuSecure
- **Organizations:** QuSecure, Quantum Thought, QuForce, World Economic Forum
- **From:** Northern California, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.S. in Symbolic Systems (AI concentration), Stanford University
- **Known for:** Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science (2020) for quantum computing, Named one of the top 12 Women Shaping Quantum Computing, Inc. Female Founders 500 honoree (2026)

## Career timeline

- **2017** — Pivoted from AI to quantum computing, convinced AI advancement was limited by classical hardware
- **2017** — Co-founded Quantum Thought, described as the world's first quantum computing venture studio
- **2018** — Co-founded QuSecure, focused on quantum-resilient post-quantum cryptography
- **2020** — Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list (Science) for work in quantum computing
- **2020** — Joined the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council on Quantum Computing (served through 2024)
- **2025** — Named CEO of QuSecure as the company's Series A reached $28M
- **2026** — Honored as an Inc. Female Founders 500 / Female Founders Award recipient and named to the inaugural Techstrong Group Quantum Security 25

## Achievements

- Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science (2020) for quantum computing
- Named one of the top 12 Women Shaping Quantum Computing
- Inc. Female Founders 500 honoree (2026)
- Winner, Most Innovative Women of the Year - Technology at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business
- Named to the inaugural Techstrong Group Quantum Security 25 (2026)
- Member, World Economic Forum Global Futures Council on Quantum Computing (2020-2024)
- Contributor to WEF reports 'Transitioning to a Quantum-Secure Economy' and 'Quantum Computing Governance Principles'
- Led QuSecure to a $28M Series A and adoption by the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and Banco Sabadell
- Co-founder and co-director of QuForce, a fellowship for people from non-traditional backgrounds in quantum

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Honored with the inaugural Techstrong Group Quantum Security 25 and an Inc. Female Founders Award.
- **2025-08** — Featured on The Quantum Economy Podcast discussing 'Cybersecurity for Humanity.'

## Links

- Website: https://qusecure.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rkrauthamer
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/qusecure
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYj3kai7kwE
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/qusecure

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Last updated: 2026-06-08