Episode 43: Explain Like I’m Five: Quantum from a Kid’s POV
Tue Jan 13 2026
Kids ask the best questions: simple, direct and sometimes painfully honest. Science communicator Katia Moskvitch, MPHIL, uses this approach in the podcast she hosts with her young son Kai. The co-hosts of “The Quantum Kid” channel Kai’s curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM into an educational show about quantum tech. Katia also shares her experiences working with IBM, the importance of effective science communication, and plans for her new company, Tesseract Quantum. Katia is also the director of communications at Quantum Machines.
00:00 Introduction to The Quantum Spin
00:34 Meet Katia Moskvitch: The Quantum Kid
00:51 Kai's Journey into STEM
06:02 The Quantum Kid Podcast: Format and Guests
08:06 Challenges in Quantum Communication
13:08 Educational Initiatives in Quantum
17:14 Katia's Experience with IBM and Quantum Communication
22:57 Advice for Quantum CEOs and Future Plans
24:32 Conclusion and Farewell
Katia Moskvitch is a theoretical physicist, science communicator, founder and president of Tesseract Quantum and director of communications at Quantum Machines. She also co-hosts The Quantum Kid podcast with her son Kai. Katia worked in science journalism for 20+ years of experience turning complex technologies into compelling stories and strategies as a business editor at WIRED and at IBM Research.
Today her work is all about explaining quantum technologies to a general audience, educating developers, CEOs, and the next generation about quantum, and helping to ensure the technology truly matters. She is passionate about quantum and focused on expanding access to quantum education — through university partnerships, public content, and corporate upskilling. She helps learners and leaders understand not just how quantum works, but why it matters.
Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients at HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 15 years.
Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/
Connect with HKA Marketing Communications on LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hka-inc--public-relations/ or on our website https://hkamarcom.com/
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Kids ask the best questions: simple, direct and sometimes painfully honest. Science communicator Katia Moskvitch, MPHIL, uses this approach in the podcast she hosts with her young son Kai. The co-hosts of “The Quantum Kid” channel Kai’s curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM into an educational show about quantum tech. Katia also shares her experiences working with IBM, the importance of effective science communication, and plans for her new company, Tesseract Quantum. Katia is also the director of communications at Quantum Machines. 00:00 Introduction to The Quantum Spin 00:34 Meet Katia Moskvitch: The Quantum Kid 00:51 Kai's Journey into STEM 06:02 The Quantum Kid Podcast: Format and Guests 08:06 Challenges in Quantum Communication 13:08 Educational Initiatives in Quantum 17:14 Katia's Experience with IBM and Quantum Communication 22:57 Advice for Quantum CEOs and Future Plans 24:32 Conclusion and Farewell Katia Moskvitch is a theoretical physicist, science communicator, founder and president of Tesseract Quantum and director of communications at Quantum Machines. She also co-hosts The Quantum Kid podcast with her son Kai. Katia worked in science journalism for 20+ years of experience turning complex technologies into compelling stories and strategies as a business editor at WIRED and at IBM Research. Today her work is all about explaining quantum technologies to a general audience, educating developers, CEOs, and the next generation about quantum, and helping to ensure the technology truly matters. She is passionate about quantum and focused on expanding access to quantum education — through university partnerships, public content, and corporate upskilling. She helps learners and leaders understand not just how quantum works, but why it matters. Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients at HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 15 years. Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/ Connect with HKA Marketing Communications on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hka-inc--public-relations/ or on our website https://hkamarcom.com/