James Nguyen is a successful entrepreneur and technology leader who was born and raised in Ottawa. He holds a degree in Economics from Carleton University. James is the Co-Founder and CEO of Quantropi, a rapidly growing Quantum AI cybersecurity company established in 2018. His exceptional leadership and innovative vision have earned him numerous prestigious accolades, including the 2023 CanadianSME Entrepreneur of the Year award, and recognition as an Ottawa Top Forty under 40 recipient.

Under James's leadership, Quantropi has achieved significant milestones. The company was recognized as the Best Fiduciary Board at Canada’s Best Private Boards program in 2024. Quantropi has also been acknowledged as a NATO-approved supplier, a 2022 Deloitte Fast 50 company, and a 2023 Future in Review - FiRe Starter recipient.

Before delving into quantum technologies, James focused on commercializing graphene technologies and also held senior positions in the banking sector. His journey reflects a strong commitment to leveraging cutting-edge science to address real-world problems. An enthusiastic traveller and networker, James is dedicated to building a global community of change-makers. As an active angel investor and international speaker, he aims to expedite the market entry of innovative technologies addressing critical global challenges.

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  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Quantropi

  Ahead of the curve. The standard for quantum-secure data communications

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  Co-Founder in Quantropi

  Ahead of the curve. The standard for quantum-secure data communications