# Bob Sorensen, Chief Quantum Analyst, Hyperion Research

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Podcast: [The Superposition Guy's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-superposition-guy-s-podcast-5687613)
Published: 2026-03-23T12:13:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superpositionguy/episodes/Bob-Sorensen--Chief-Quantum-Analyst--Hyperion-Research-e3eclck
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## Resource

Yuval Boger interviews Bob Sorensen of Hyperion Research about the growing convergence of quantum computing and high-performance computing. They outline a problem-first adoption playbook for HPC centers: identify bottlenecks, benchmark classical options and costs, then evaluate quantum as an accelerator with clear ROI and procurement targets. Sorensen weighs cloud versus on‑prem tradeoffs, argues quantum hardware needs short lifecycles with upgrade paths, and explains why HPC managers mainly worry about seamless integration. They close with practical definitions of quantum advantage (speed, capability, and power), real-world case studies, and why error-correction-driven architecture is increasingly shaping modality decisions.

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