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At The Founder, we’re always on the lookout for leaders driving innovation and shaping the future of technology. Today, we have the privilege of interviewing Daniela Herrmann, the Co-Founder of Dynex, a groundbreaking Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) platform. Dynex leverages its unique blockchain technology, GPU-based quantum emulation, and silicon quantum chips to redefine high-performance computing. With applications spanning AI, finance, aerospace, and beyond, Dynex is at the forefront of solving real-world problems at scale. Join us as we explore Daniela’s journey, the inner workings of Dynex, and her vision for an ethical and accessible quantum-powered future.
Who is Daniela Herrmann?
Daniela is the Co-Founder of Dynex, a leading Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) technology, solving real-world problems at scale. She is also the Mission Leader of Dynex Moonshots, which serves as the strategic, investment and ethical steward of the Dynex Ecosystem, and invests in companies, academia, research programs, and grant programs with a mission to accelerate pioneering solutions for the betterment of the world and beyond.
Daniela is also the president and founder of the Topan® Ecosystem (2011), including Topan® and Mapufin®, a group of innovation-driven companies across business, finance and investment management, focused on developing Economic, Ecological and Ethical values (Triple-E® tech). Topan® (2011), provides growth and scale companionship along with Triple-E® implementation and measurement. Mapufin® (2019), is a data-science and AI-driven proprietary FinTech company that designs quantitative sustainable investment strategy solutions for structured products.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of St. Gallen and an MBA from the University of Zurich. She held an executive role with the leading European asset manager in the Socially Responsible Investing (SRI).
Daniela was a finalist at the Enterprising Women of the Year Awards in 2014, and a nominee for the 'Woman in Tech Award 2020'.
Q. What inspired you to co-found Dynex, and how has your journey in the tech industry shaped your vision for the company?
The founding of Dynex was driven by a shared recognition amongst the team that computational limitations were hindering meaningful innovation in critical areas such as AI, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, automotive, finance and telecommunication. My personal journey in FinTech and emerging technologies taught me to challenge conventional boundaries and explore transformative possibilities. Having witnessed firsthand how existing technology often constrains innovation, we were motivated to create a solution.
Dynex was established as a Quantum-as-a-Service technology designed to provide abundant computational resources, available and accessible for solving real-world problems at scale in sustainability, medicine, AI and more — fostering innovation that was previously beyond reach, shortening development time and helping innovative products come to market faster. This vision continues to be driven by the belief that technology must be accessible, efficient, and impactful.
Q. As a leader in a rapidly advancing field like quantum computing, how do you balance innovation with personal growth and well-being?
As leaders in quantum computing, we recognize that innovation requires adaptability and a willingness to explore uncharted territories. Balancing this advancement with personal growth involves staying connected to the purpose behind the work and embracing continuous learning. Quantum technology challenges us to rethink traditional approaches, fostering both intellectual and personal development.
At Dynex, our collaborative environment and mission-driven focus enable innovation to deliver meaningful impact. Personally, I draw energy from aligning our vision with the transformative potential of quantum computing, staying grounded through mindfulness and valuing progress alongside well-being.
Q. Can you explain how Dynex’s Proof-of-Useful-Work (PoUW) algorithm transforms blockchain-based quantum computing?
Dynex’s Proof-of-Useful-Work (PoUW) algorithm replaces traditional proof-of-work mechanisms with meaningful computational contributions. Rather than expending energy on hashing tasks, our miners perform real-world optimization computations, transforming the Dynex blockchain into a tool for solving global problems while maintaining a decentralized, scalable infrastructure.
Miners are integral to securing the network and driving these impactful computations. By contributing their computational resources, miners play a vital role in solving real-world problems at scale across industries. This collaborative approach rewards miners with $DNX tokens while ensuring their efforts are directed towards meaningful and tangible outcomes.
Q. How does Dynex ensure ethical integrity and transparency in its computational processes?
Dynex’s technology is underpinned by a robust commitment to ethical integrity. Ethics are central to our mission and embedded into every layer of our operations. Our Ethic-Tech framework incorporates advanced tools to flag computational jobs for review by the Dynex Moonshots Ethical Committee consisting of 7 globally recognized leaders across respective domains, enabling alignment with vigorous ethical standards. Users are asked to share their computational motivations. These, in addition to completed jobs, are immutably recorded on the Dynex blockchain, providing a verifiable trail while maintaining strict confidentiality for client data.
This balanced approach fosters trust and accountability without compromising the integrity or privacy of the computations being conducted. By prioritizing ethical integrity, we enable Dynex’s ecosystem to address meaningful real-world problems while upholding the highest standards of ethics.
Q. What is the role of the $DNX token?
The $DNX token is central to Dynex’s decentralized computational ecosystem, facilitating transactions and incentivizing participation across the network. Each computational job completed within the Dynex framework is constantly recorded on the blockchain, enabling transparency and accountability. Miners who contribute computational resources are rewarded in $DNX tokens, aligning efforts with meaningful real-world problem-solving.
Dynex’s economic model strengthens the token’s value through initiatives such as DNX buybacks, funded by fiat revenues, which reduce the circulating supply and enhance long-term stability. Quantum nodes, decentralized computing units that perform scalable quantum computations, are integrated into the ecosystem, holding $DNX as collateral. This embeds the token into the network’s core operations and creates reward mechanisms. Furthermore, partnerships with cloud providers, resellers, and integrators are expanding $DNX’s utility, driving broader adoption in enterprise quantum computing and decentralized services.
This strategic approach enables the $DNX token to remain integral to sustaining innovation and supporting a scalable, impactful ecosystem. The Quantum Currency is Dynex.
Q. What are some of the most exciting real-world problems Dynex has helped solve using Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) technology?
Dynex’s QaaS technology is driving solutions across diverse sectors, demonstrating its ability to solve real-world problems at scale. For instance, our clients and Dynex Moonshots investments (Dynex Family Office) are leveraging our technology to optimize supply chains, advance AI-driven innovations, enhance sustainability efforts and improve healthcare outcomes through precision computation and tailored solutions.
- RecycleGO: Co-Development of advancing optimization of supply chain efficiency and weather-based planning, enabling smarter logistics and resource use.
- Afniah: Leveraging AI advancements in architecture to drive innovation in sustainable and efficient design processes.
- Dynasty Global: Co-developing endurance racing performance intelligence systems in motorsports, enhancing precision and strategy.
- Bluebell Index: Advancing the low-carbon economic transition by co-developing the creation of predictive frameworks for water, soil, biodiversity, and carbon analysis.
- InCor: Co-Development of enabling AI-driven advancements in cardiovascular healthcare, improving diagnostics and treatment outcomes.
- Ubuntu Tribe: Co-Development for sustainable gold mining procedures, aligning resource extraction with environmental stewardship.
- ALOHAS Regenerative Foundation: Co-development of an Earth simulator for regenerative scenario forecasting based on historical patterns and reputable datasets.
- Sona College of Technology: Creating a curriculum in neuromorphic quantum computing designed to equip millions of students globally with advanced knowledge and skills in this transformative field.
These projects under development stand as a testament to how Dynex enables advanced computation to solve real-world problems, delivering scalable and impactful solutions to complex challenges. Additionally, Integration Partnerships, including those with Vee Technologies for India and Ubuntu Tribe for Africa, continue to expand the reach and utility of the Dynex ecosystem.
As a very small percentage of today’s economic actors fully understand quantum technology, Dynex places a strong emphasis on education, ensuring industries and individuals are equipped to embrace and benefit from these innovations.
Q. What is Dynex doing in facilitating to educate the market about quantum computing?
Education is a core part of Dynex’s mission to bridge the knowledge gap in quantum computing and make the technology more accessible. We’ve partnered with institutions like Sona College of Technology to develop a comprehensive quantum computing curriculum, educating the next generation of quantum engineers.
For businesses, we offer 30-day Sandbox training, tailored tools, 24/7 support, and collaborative development to help them become quantum-ready. These initiatives enable clients and individuals to adopt and benefit from advancements in quantum technology, ensuring they are equipped to solve real-world problems at scale.
Q. Could you elaborate on the role of GPU-based quantum emulation and silicon quantum chips in enhancing Dynex’s performance?
Dynex employs GPU-based quantum emulation to efficiently manage iterative and exploratory computations, offering near-real-time performance for addressing complex optimization problems. This approach provides a scalable and flexible solution that supports diverse industrial applications.
Silicon quantum chips, meanwhile, deliver precise, real-time quantum computing capabilities, enhancing computational speed and accuracy. These chips are particularly impactful in critical applications such as advanced AI model training and large-scale optimization, where precision is essential. Dynex’s silicon quantum chip rollout will commence this year starting with its first Apollo Silicon Quantum Chip, featuring 1,000 qubits and 1,000 quantum gates. Over the next decade, Dynex plans to integrate into Its unique architecture advanced product versions - including Athene, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus - scaling up to 1 million qubits by 2034.
Together, these technologies form a complementary dual approach, enabling Dynex to offer a wide range of computational needs with efficiency, adaptability, and precision.
Q. The industries Dynex serves—AI, finance, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals and many more—are incredibly diverse. How does the technology adapt to such varied use cases?
Dynex’s versatility stems from its modular design and collaborative approach with users, enabling us to solve a wide range of optimization problems across industries. In AI, our technology accelerates model training and data processing. In finance, it optimizes risk management and enhances fraud detection. In aerospace, Dynex supports advanced design simulations, while in pharmaceuticals, it drives molecular research and drug discovery.
By collaborating closely with partners, we identify specific computational needs and provide tailored solutions to address their unique requirements and help them become quantum-ready. This flexible approach ensures Dynex’s technology remains impactful, enabling innovation across diverse sectors and driving meaningful advancements that align with industry demands.
Q. What is your vision for the future of ethical quantum computing, and how does Dynex plan to lead in this space?
We see quantum computing as a transformative tool for solving real-world problems at scale. By embedding ethical integrity into every aspect of our ecosystem, we enable technological advancements to align with societal needs.
As the world prepares for 2025, recognized as the Year of Quantum by the United Nations, Dynex is committed to leading this transformative era. Our vision focuses on expanding access to quantum computing through education and engagement, preparing industries for quantum readiness, and fostering the ethical application of innovation. We remain dedicated to driving real-world impact by building trust with our partners and clients and by developing quantum technology with purpose and accountability.
Q. How do you see Dynex expanding its ecosystem and industry impact in the next five to ten years?
Over the next decade, Dynex aims to secure a 25% share of the quantum computing market, generating USD 4 billion in revenue. This growth will be driven by democratizing access to quantum technology, building partnerships with educational institutions, and scaling impactful projects across diverse sectors. By aligning our mission with global progress, we aspire to make quantum computing an integral part of solving real-world problems at scale.
