Dr. Olson brings a wealth of expertise in quantum technologies and intellectual property management to the firm’s quantum technologies team. With a track record of co-founding and leading IP strategy at Zapata AI, he has been instrumental in shaping cutting-edge IP frameworks and guiding the development of innovative technologies. His work has included managing a global patent portfolio, executing detailed risk assessments, and formulating advanced AI, security, and open-source licensing policies to align with corporate and technological objectives.
Industry Experience
Dr. Olson has collaborated with industry leaders such as Amazon, Google, Honeywell, IBM, and Microsoft, leveraging his deep knowledge of quantum technologies to advance their strategic goals. As an inventor on multiple patents, he has driven innovation in quantum computing and adjacent fields. He has also provided training on quantum computing for the U.S. Patent Office through the PETTP program. He has also authored influential scientific publications with 3000+ total citations in top journals: Nature Physics, Chemical Reviews, and Physical Review Letters; Guest Editor of Quantum Machine Intelligence.
Professional Activities
Dr. Olson is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar, and has served as an advisor on the Quantum Economic Development Consortium’s Law IP Subcommittee. He has also served as the Steering Committee Chair for the Quantum Techniques in Machine Learning conference.
