Our Founder and CEO Ali Kaafarani will be speaking at the University of Oxford’s Maths Department on Friday 9th May, 4-4:45pm. Ali will participate in a 25 minute Fireside chat – “From research to market: lessons from an academic founder hosted by OSE” with Sami Walter, Associate at Oxford Science Enterprises.
During the chat Ali and Sami will discuss Ali’s experience founding PQShield and lessons learned from spinning a company out from the Oxford ecosystem.
This event is a fantastic opportunity for Ali Kaafarani and PQShield to share our journey and insights with the University of Oxford’s Mathematics Department and the wider Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) network. As a spin-out from the University of Oxford, our connection to this esteemed institution remains a cornerstone of PQShield’s identity and success. We deeply value our ongoing relationship with the University, recognizing it as the fertile ground from which our foundational research and innovative spirit first took root. The collaborative environment, access to world-leading expertise, and the University’s commitment to fostering impactful research have been instrumental in shaping PQShield’s trajectory. We are immensely proud of our Oxford heritage and actively seek to maintain strong ties, whether through engaging with its brilliant minds, participating in its vibrant ecosystem, or contributing to its legacy of groundbreaking advancements. This relationship continues to fuel our innovation and reinforces our commitment to pushing the boundaries of post-quantum cryptography.