Leadership

Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin are the founders of Quantum Valley Investments, applying decades of experience in technology creation, scaling, and commercialization to support the next wave of quantum innovation. They share a deep commitment to establishing the “Quantum Valley” in Waterloo, Ontario—a collaborative ecosystem where Canada’s brightest minds can build globally competitive quantum technologies, companies, and talent.
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Mike
Lazaridis

Founder & Managing Partner

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Doug
Fregin

Founder & Managing Partner

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Peter
Jovicic

General Counsel & VP, Operations

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David
Cory

Chair of SAC

Faculty Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, Canada Excellence Research Chair
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Steve
MacLean

Committee Member

Former President of the Canadian Space Agency
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Neil
Turok

Committee Member

Director Emeritus of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

In Memoriam

Cosimo Fiorenza was a founding executive at Quantum Valley Investments and played a central role in building Canada’s quantum innovation ecosystem. Through his strategic insight, vision, and exceptional leadership, he was integral to shaping our organization and turning pioneering research into lasting technology.
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Cosimo
Fiorenza

Founding Executive

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