Pranav Gokhale is a leading quantum computing researcher and technology entrepreneur, serving as the CTO of Infleqtion, a company specializing in quantum technologies. He co-founded Super.tech, a quantum software startup that was acquired by Infleqtion (formerly ColdQuanta) in May 2022. Gokhale earned his Ph.D. in quantum computation from the University of Chicago, where he was advised by Professor Fred Chong. His research aimed to bridge the gap between quantum hardware and software, focusing on practical applications of quantum computing. His work has led to several best paper awards, publications, and patents. He has also been involved in developing AI & quantum software tools and optimization techniques, to enhance hardware execution performance.