From Journalism to Quantum Computing: Anna Murray's Guide to Digital Transformation

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Anna Murray. The two talk about the evolution of women in technology, navigating inflection points in a rapidly changing industry, and the groundbreaking work Anna Murray is doing in digital transformation and quantum cybersecurity. In this episode, we discuss: How Anna Murray accidentally started her career in technology after a background in journalism, and how early technological shifts in journalism led her into tech entrepreneurship. What quantum computing is, how it differs from traditional computing, and why it matters for both security and business opportunities in the near future. When quantum computing is expected to impact cybersecurity, including Google's 2029 benchmark for "Q-Day," when current cryptography may be broken. Why it's important for business leaders and entrepreneurs to educate themselves about coming changes in technology, rather than relying solely on experts. Who should be your partners and advisors: why approachability and the ability to explain complex tech concepts matter when choosing collaborators. What it means to be an entrepreneur in tech, including the importance of taking calculated risks and knowing when to push forward or pull back, and how experience shapes those instincts. Anna Murray is a tech entrepreneur and founder of emedia LLC, a provider of software development, high-level technology consulting, and project and program management. She is also a co-founder of SIX3RO, a frontier tech startup in post-quantum, decentralized information exchange. Anna has consulted with brands worldwide on their digital strategies, served as interim CIO for Time Out NY, head of interactive at Harvard Business Publishing, and led the digital transformation at the American Association of Advertising Agencies. Anna is well known for her ability to bridge business and tech and is the author of several books, including Quantum Computing 101, A Concise Guide to the Future of Computing, Security, and the Coming Q-Day, as well as The Complete Software Project Manager (John Wiley & Sons). Website:https://emediaweb.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-murray-a04255/

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