Quantum Curio Series: Women on the Tech Frontier
A Women’s History Month Gathering by Barclo x The ORB Network
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Barclo Venture Studios and The ORB Network are gathering a curated group of founders, operators, and investors for an evening of connection and provocative dialogue.
As part of the Quantum Curio series—Barclo’s dedicated forum for the frontier of compute—this session focuses on the women architecting the Quantum & AI Convergence era. From Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to Quantum Computing and AI for discovery, we are moving past the hype to discuss the technologies that underpin both national security and commercial prosperity.
Curio Agenda
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Connection & Drinks
Curated networking among leaders in deep tech, policy, and venture.
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM | What’s Now, New & Next
Short-form “Spotlight” intros followed by a moderated discussion on the intersection of frontier tech and critical infrastructure.
6:15 PM – 7:00 PM | Open Studio & Social
Continued conversation and community building.
Panelists
Sierra Clouse
Managing Partner, Barclo Venture Studio
Founding Managing Partner of Barclo Venture Studio, working at the intersection of emerging technologies and commercialization. Her work focuses on turning advances in quantum, AI, and next-gen infrastructure into practical ventures, partnerships, and real-world applications.
Lindsay Bayne
Senior Director of Advocacy Marketing, UiPath
Marketing strategist with 15+ years across agencies, startups, and global tech companies. Previously led media, analyst, and influencer engagement for Microsoft Quantum.
Serina Kaye
Senior Director, Microsoft Quantum
Leads strategy and product direction for quantum software at Microsoft Quantum. With 20+ years building global technology platforms, she focuses on translating quantum advances into secure, enterprise-ready tools.
Elizabeth Scallon
Affiliate Instructor, Foster School of Business, University of Washington
Innovation leader spanning startups and enterprise. She teaches persuasion, pitching, public relations, and public speaking in the MS in Entrepreneurship and MBA programs at the University of Washington.
Moderator
Orlagh Neary
Quantum Readiness Advisor & Founder, The ORB Network
Former VP of Quantum and AI Ecosystem Engagement at Microsoft, with 20+ years commercializing emerging technologies across quantum, AI, and cybersecurity. She now advises organizations on quantum readiness and go-to-market strategy and founded The ORB Network, a women’s leadership community focused on opportunity, resilience, and belonging.
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The Hosts
Barclo Venture Studio is a deep-tech venture builder for founders and enterprises shaping the next era of compute, data intelligence, and infrastructure.
The ORB Network is on a fearless mission to help women strengthen their careers, businesses, bodies and their networks, through highly curated events and experiences.
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