Dr. Thomas Monz finished his MSc on the equivalent of a quantum network-card, and proceeded with his PhD on experimental quantum computing with trapped ions at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. After a detour in the sales team at a Scottish laser company working, Dr. Monz returned to Innsbruck to set the foundation of AQT, assemble the current team, and close both a seed and investment round. At the moment they set up our second quantum computer and are closing first international revenues. Privately, Dr. Thomas Monz likes to spend his time in the Tyrolian mountains and forests with friends and family.