How ExeQuantum and the Swinburne University Are Preparing Future Business Leaders for the Quantum Era
As quantum computing progresses from theory to applied engineering, its threat to classical encryption is no longer a distant horizon, but a growing concern for CIOs, CISOs, boardrooms, regulators and policymakers. Yet, despite its implications for national security, financial integrity, and long-term data protection, awareness and preparedness remain low, particularly outside of mainstream cryptography and IT circles.
That’s why ExeQuantum is proud to announce its official industry partnership with the Swinburne School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship , working alongside leading academics to help shape how the next generation of financial and strategic leaders engage with quantum risk and post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
This collaboration has been initiated and spearheaded by Dr. Dimitrios Salampasis, Associate Professor, Emerging Technologies and FinTech who is a globally recognised thought leader in Fintech innovation and emerging technologies. Dr Salampasis is convening and lecturing the brand-new and cutting-edge Innovative Finance 2.0: Blockchain, Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity unit within the Master of Finance, creatively blending the domains of finance and capital markets with frontier technologies including Blockchain, Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity so as to provide a first-class learning experience to postgraduate finance/business students to immerse themselves in the technical fundamentals while critically evaluating use cases, emerging business models, ESG, ethical and regulatory implications.
From Quantum Algorithms to Strategic Insight
In a recent on-campus session delivered by ExeQuantum‘s Founder Samuel Tseitkin, Swinburne’s Master of Finance students were introduced to the landscape of quantum algorithms, including:
Shor’s Algorithm, capable of breaking RSA encryption exponentially faster than classical methods
Grover’s Algorithm, offering speed-ups for search and optimisation relevant to AI, machine learning, and AES (and dispelling myths around it)
The Variational Quantum Eigensolver (VQE), with applications in portfolio optimisation and drug discovery
However, the session didn’t stop at algorithms. The real focus was strategic enablement: helping students understand the business urgency of adopting quantum-resistant cryptography, the hidden costs of delayed migration, and how forward-looking enterprises are approaching crypto-agility as a core pillar of their digital transformation strategies.
From risk modelling and regulatory pressure to vendor dependencies and endpoint resilience, the dialogue was rich with cross-disciplinary relevance, precisely what’s needed to turn technical awareness into executive action.
Empowering the Next Generation of Decision-Makers
One of the most promising aspects of this collaboration is the fusion of deep tech and financial literacy. Swinburne’s students are not only learning about encryption and protocols, they’re understanding how PQC fits into the larger context of business resilience, stakeholder accountability, and long-term data survivability. “Quantum computing is poised to change the face of financial services and this requires adopting a multidisciplinary mindset” said Dr Dimitrios Salampasis. “The partnership with ExeQuantum shows our strong commitment to authentic learning through curriculum co-creation ensuring relevance and curation of future FinTech talent”
For ExeQuantum, this partnership represents a powerful step toward our broader mission: to equip institutions with the tools, frameworks, and education needed to make confident decisions in an increasingly uncertain digital future. “We sincerely thank Dr. Dimitrios Salampasis for facilitating and managing this partnership,” said Samuel Tseitkin, Founder of ExeQuantum. “His and Swinburne’s commitment to embedding frontier technology into finance education is exactly what’s needed to prepare the next generation of leaders for quantum-era disruption.”
What’s Next
ExeQuantum will continue working with the Swinburne School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship to expand awareness around post-quantum risk, not just through academic sessions, but through:
Industry co-research opportunities
Live case studies and migration playbooks
Exposure to secure infrastructure strategies that don’t demand radical IT overhauls
We believe the conversation around quantum risk must evolve from niche concern to strategic imperative. And with partners like the Swinburne School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship , we’re confident that future executives will be better prepared to navigate this inflection point with clarity, context, and control.
