Co-Founder & CEO

Co-Founder

Founder & CEO

Technical Advisor

Geschäftsführer / Managing Director / Owner

CEO and Co-Founder @ Quantagonia | Gurobi GmbH founder | Operations Research enthusiast

Dirk Zechiel

Quantagonia

Chief Technical Officer

Senior Technical Account Manager

Senior Data Scientist and Managing Consultant for OR and ML | Horváth Steering Lab

Topic Lead Operations Research and Math. Optimization | Horváth Steering Lab

Data Scientist and Consultant for Operations Research and Machine Learning | Horváth Steering Lab

PhD Student and Research Assistant

Internship BigData & Optimization

Research Associate

@Quantagonia | CTO | Dr. rer. nat | Math. Optimization/Operations Research

Thomas Kleinert

Founders Associate

Head of Acceleration

Team Lead Consulting

Visiting Associate

Research Assistant | Strategic Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Strategy & Transformation Intern

Business & Organizational Purpose Consulting - Strategy intern

Strategy Intern - Contemporary Art

Working Student

Marketing Intern

Business Development and Growth Intern

Internship at Schoeller & von Rehlingen

BCG | CEMS MIM | Head of Acceleration @NSC | BCG BrightHouse

Kiara Klugesherz

Co-Founder & COO

Sigma Squared Fellow

Professional Sports Competition Director

Advisory Board Member

Researcher

Portfolio Manager

Equity Analyst

Co-Founder Quantagonia | Sigma Squared Fellow

Philipp Hannemann

Software Engineer

IoT Platform Administration

Software-Entwickler

Verkäufer

Anja Ilg

DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer

Researcher PHD Student

Research Intern

DevOps

Web Developer

Software Developer

Researcher and software developer

Axel Wassington

Research Engineer

Teaching Assistant

Machine Learning Research Intern

Data Scientist

Data Science Intern

Joan Soler

Investor in Quantagonia.com

Investor in Blockmate.io

Co-investor in Scalpel.ai

Investor in Ultimate Suite

Co-investor at Antiverse

Founder/General Partner at Tensor Ventures

Martin Drdul

Senior Software Entwickler:in

Head of Research

Machine Learning Engineer

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (Postdoktorand)

Doktorand

Quantitative Programmer

Praktikant

Dennis Kreber

Student Intern

David Schmidt

C++ Developer

Quantitative Developer

Research Scientist

Scientific Assistant

Dr. rer. nat. in Physics @ Quantagonia

Peter Kovesarki

Senior Research Engineer

Senior Lecturer

Lecturer

EPSRC Research Fellow

Postdoctoral Researcher

Optimisation and decomposition expert @ Quantagonia

Stephen Maher

Working Student - Mathematical Optimization Modeling & Implementation @ Quantagonia | M.Sc. Informatics Student

Intern - Optimization Solvers

MSc Thesis Student - Optimization Solvers

R&D Engineer II (Operations Research)

R&D Engineer I

Competitive Programmer

Research Assistant

Working Student - Mathematical Optimization Modeling & Implementation @ Quantagonia | M.Sc. Informatics Student at TUM

Hoda Hamdy

Junior Software Engineer

Lukian Huebner

Founders Associate Intern

Doctoral Student

Master Thesis Student

Researcher | Benchmarking and Designing Quantum Algorithms

Andreea-Iulia Lefterovici

Optimization Scientist Working Student

Optimization Scientist

Part Time Business Analyst Intern

Part Time Project Management Intern

System Design Project Member

Business Analyst Intern

R&D Project Developement Intern

Production Planning Intern

Burak Catli

Senior Platform Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer / Security Engineer

Cloud Security Consultant

Senior Information Security Engineer

Platform Engineer l Cloud and Cloud Native l DevSecOps

Muralidharan K

DecisionAI and Quantum

Quantum Program Manager

Supply Chain Innovation - Quantum Team

XPLORE Batch 4 as Co-Founder

Open Innovation

Student Researcher

Internship

DecisionAI and Quantum @ Quantagonia

Matthias Wulff

Quantitative Researcher

Open-source Fellowship

Intern

Research Engineer at Quantagonia | PhD in Computer Science

Apostolos Chalkis

Quantagonia provides AI and optimization solutions for data analytics and decision-making processes in businesses.

Quantagonia, based in Frankfurt and Munich, Germany, offers the Hybrid Quantum Platform, a cloud-based service that combines quantum and classical computing. The platform enhances decision intelligence and tackles complex problems in operations research across different industries. It simplifies using advanced computing by automatically modeling and choosing the best hardware, providing easy access even for those without deep knowledge in quantum computing or AI.

FTTF

Voima Ventures

BM H Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen

Tensor Ventures

#HandsOn: Mixed Integer Programming for Workforce Management

Efficient staff scheduling is a critical challenge for many industries. Mixed Integer Programming (MIP) can create optimal schedules that meet various requirements:

1. Ensuring proper staffing at each workstation

2. Adhering to labor regulations

3. Minimizing labor costs

4. Balancing workloads effectively

Businesses use this technique to ensure their teams are never overworked and always prepared to deliver high-quality results. This approach can be applied to your industry as well.

Ready to optimize your workforce scheduling? Discover how MILP can transform your staff management and operational efficiency with Quantagonia’s HybridSolver.

You’ll find a hands-on tutorial in our latest blog post to get you started (Link in Comments). Try it out today and see the difference! https://lnkd.in/envUzpEU

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬

🏢 Small and medium enterprises often struggle with solving this problem effectively, leading to missed opportunities in productivity and cost savings on staff and transportation. This simple and quick guide makes it possible to address these issues with minimal background knowledge.

✨ Optimization with Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP): The Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem is solved to prioritize critical deliveries and optimize routes, ensuring rapid and efficient service. By combining the Knapsack and Traveling Salesman Problems, care delivery is maximized.

💡 Getting Started Made Easy: Most people don't know where to start with last-mile delivery problems. We've got you covered with a simple model formulation:
- Define Problem Parameters (e.g. Delivery locations)
- Define Objective Function (e.g. Minimize total distance)
- Define Constraints (e.g. Vehicle capacity)
- Optimize Model
- Process Results

Explore this easy-to-follow implementation here: 
https://lnkd.in/djBz7r4f

Quantagonia gewinnt den KI Innovation Award des F.A.Z.-Institut und KI Bundesverband! 🏆

Wir sind überaus stolz und dankbar, diesen renommierten Preis im Rahmen der Innovativ Leaders Conference erhalten zu haben. In ihrer Laudatio betonte Dr. Vanessa J., dass unsere Vision, Quantencomputing und Optimierung zugänglich zu machen und den Zugang zu optimalen Rechenkapazitäten zu schaffen, die Jury nachhaltig beeindruckt hat.

Ein herzliches Dankeschön an die Jury und die Sponsoren für diese Ehre. Diese Auszeichnung bestätigt unseren Weg und inspiriert uns, weiterhin Innovationen voranzutreiben.

Thomas Kropf Thorsten Posselt Simone Schaub-Meyer Petra Finke Dr. Simone Kämpfer Stefanie Baade Patrick Bernau Dr. Tanja Emmerling 🇺🇦 Eduard Singer

Balancing Quantum Hype and Reality

I get it. Hype can be a driver, and why should I, at a startup working on quantum computing topics, complain about it?

But too much hype can lead to false claims and attention to resolving pseudo-problems that seem important but actually don’t address the underlying issues necessary for progress.

Parts of my job at Quantagonia involve managing the "quantum expectations" of customers. Sometimes, even those with a technical background expect that current executable quantum algorithms in optimization offer some form of quantum advantage.

At Quantagonia, we aim to leverage both quantum and classical computers for optimization problems in operations research. We routinely compare what is possible with current classical algorithms. The truth is, we are simply not there yet in achieving a pure quantum advantage in optimization.

This doesn’t mean we shouldn't start now: we can’t build quantum computers without understanding what we specifically gain and how to integrate them to maximize their potential. However, maintaining realistic, evidence-based expectations and being open to constructive criticism about what needs improvement is very important.

Because communicating this is crucial, I wrote a short blog post, "A Current Quantum of a Reality Check for Optimization," where you can also learn why we at Quantagonia are invested in quantum computing, even though we currently lack practical quantum advantage for optimization problems on available devices (blog link in the comments).

#QuantumComputing #Optimization #OperationsResearch #Technology #Innovation

🚀 Zu Gast im Podcast 🚀
Ich hatte das Vergnügen, in der neuesten Episode von Auf einen Espresso über meinen Weg hin zum Unternehmer sowie unsere Arbeit und Mission bei Quantagonia zu sprechen. Themen waren unter anderem:

- Der Weg vom Studierenden zum Unternehmer
- Die (Deeptech) Start-Up Szene
- Was Profisport mit Optimierung zu tun hat
- Unsere Mission bei Quantagonia

Philipp Weingardt und Simon Henzler, vielen Dank euch für die Einladung.

Viel Spaß beim Hören - ich freue mich auf euer Feedback!

Die Folge ist jetzt überall verfügbar, wo es Podcasts gibt! (Link in den Kommentaren)

𝟵𝟵% 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Decision Intelligence (a.k.a. Optimization) is still lacking feasibility for small and mid-sized companies due to high entry barriers, as underlined by my recent poll (see results in brackets below). Lowering these entry barriers could significantly improve the widespread adoption of Decision Intelligence - “the best hidden secret”.

While I am sure that you have heard enough of AI’s benefits across all media channels…

…it could truly be a game changer for democratizing Decision Intelligence.

Here's how LLM-integration could tackle the existing entry barriers and make Decision Intelligence everyone's sidekick:
✅ 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 (𝟰𝟳%): Leveraging LLMs widespread attention to market the benefits of Optimization and reposition its image in the business landscape.
✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 (𝟭𝟵%): LLMs can bridge the translation of business problems to mathematical models, simplifying optimization for non-experts.
✅ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 (𝟭𝟵%): LLMs enable swift data input, actively identifying, and proposing improvements for data quality issues with minimal effort.
✅ 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟭𝟰%): LLMs can streamline the process of developing and deploying Decision Intelligence solutions by providing cost-effective alternatives to traditional data analysis and model development methods.

Bringing LLMs into the world of Decision Intelligence isn't just about finding better solutions; it's about opening doors for every business to make smarter, faster decisions without breaking the bank or getting lost in translation.

Big news! We're launching something amazing soon and need your skills to ensure it performs flawlessly and continues to impress. We're hiring now in our Frankfurt and Munich offices. Ready to make an impact? Join us!

🚀 Internship/Working Student - Founders Associate (m/f/x) 
⚛️ Internship/Working Student - Quantum Algorithms & Applications (m/f/x)
💻 Full-time Cloud Engineer (m/f/x) 
💻 Working Student - Mathematical Optimization Modeling & Implementation (m/f/x)

https://lnkd.in/ebdQT_r9

What a thrilling experience at eMerge Americas with Quantagonia in Miami! Always a pleasure to discuss topics with whurley (William Hurley), Aurélie Hélouis, & Shreyas Ramesh. It's great to see the topic of quantum computing helping to solve optimization and AI problems being embraced and highlighted beyond specific industry conferences.

3 key takeaways:
🚀 Optimization problems are the first to be solved by quantum computing.
⏳ Quantum Advantage is still a few years away, therefore it's important to start Hybrid.
🧢 Always bring a hat to afternoon beach gatherings

A huge shoutout to our great partnership with Strangeworks, and to pushing boundaries and pioneering the future together!

#eMerge #Innovation #Miami

🎉 Hello Munich: Quantagonia's New Office!

We're thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Munich! We’re excited to deepen our roots in this vibrant innovation and technology hub, home of our partners, the UnternehmerTUM and Munich Quantum Valley.

Our Munich office will serve as a critical innovation center for developing advanced solutions on the Quantagonia Hybrid Quantum Platform (HQP), furthering our mission to democratize quantum-classical hybrid computing for decision intelligence. This new location will enable us to collaborate more closely with our clients and partners and continue growing our Quantagonia Family. And what better place to do this than by being closely surrounded by other startups? Thank you for the warm welcome, Vitolus!

Stay tuned for more updates soon!
#Quantagonia #QuantumComputing #Innovation #Munich

Quantagonia's HybridSolver Sets New Benchmark in TECNALIA Study

Exciting news from the quantum computing frontier! A recent independent TECNALIA Research & Innovation study has demonstrated that our HybridSolver significantly outperforms D-Wave's Solver. This is a game-changer in the NISQ era, where the fusion of quantum and classical computing is key for advancing real-world applications.
Why does this matter? Our innovative approach combines the best of both quantum and classical algorithms, creating a synergy that enhances their overall performance. This study highlights the robust potential of hybrid solvers and establishes a new standard for efficiency and capability in quantum computing.
Eager to leverage the power of Quantagonia's HybridSolver in your projects? Whether you're in research, development, or production, our solution offers unparalleled opportunities. Discover the difference with our HybridSolver, or reach out to discuss how it can transform your specific needs.
#QuantumComputing #Innovation #HybridSolvers #TECNALIA #NISQEra #TechAdvancement

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	Dirk Zechiel Co-Founder & CEO
	Thomas Kleinert Chief Technical Officer
	Kiara Klugesherz Founders Associate
	Philipp Hannemann Co-Founder & COO
	Anja Ilg Software Engineer
	Axel Wassington DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer
	Joan Soler Research Engineer
	Martin Drdul Investor in Quantagonia.com
	Dennis Kreber Senior Software Entwickler:in
	David Schmidt Student Intern
	Peter Kovesarki C++ Developer
	Stephen Maher Senior Research Engineer
	Hoda Hamdy Working Student - Mathematical Optimization Modeling & Implementation @ Quantagonia \| M.Sc. Informat...
	Lukian Huebner Junior Software Engineer
	Andreea-Iulia Lefterovici Founders Associate Intern
	Burak Catli Optimization Scientist Working Student
	Muralidharan K Senior Platform Engineer
	Matthias Wulff DecisionAI and Quantum
	Apostolos Chalkis Research Engineer

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Dirk Zechiel

Co-Founder & CEO

Thomas Kleinert

Chief Technical Officer

Kiara Klugesherz

Founders Associate

Philipp Hannemann

Co-Founder & COO

Anja Ilg

Software Engineer

Axel Wassington

DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer

Joan Soler

Research Engineer

Martin Drdul

Investor in Quantagonia.com

Dennis Kreber

Senior Software Entwickler:in

David Schmidt

Student Intern

Peter Kovesarki

C++ Developer

Stephen Maher

Senior Research Engineer

Hoda Hamdy

Working Student - Mathematical Optimization Modeling & Implementation @ Quantagonia | M.Sc. Informat...

Lukian Huebner

Junior Software Engineer

Andreea-Iulia Lefterovici

Founders Associate Intern

Burak Catli

Optimization Scientist Working Student

Muralidharan K

Senior Platform Engineer

Matthias Wulff

DecisionAI and Quantum

Apostolos Chalkis

Research Engineer