Event Details

Join GBx for the latest instalment of our Power Brits series: fireside chats celebrating inspirational British leaders building ambitious companies and shaping the future of technology and commerce.

This time, we’ll hear from Dr Chad Edwards, Co-Founder and CEO of CuspAI for a conversation about turning scientific ambition into a global business. CuspAI raised $450m in July 2026 at a reported $2.6bn valuation.

CuspAI is using AI to accelerate the discovery of new materials, with applications across energy, sustainability and industry. Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton and Turing Award winner Yann LeCun advise the company.

A British chemist and entrepreneur, Chad previously helped build Cambridge Quantum before its merger with Honeywell Quantum Solutions to form Quantinuum, which listed on Nasdaq in June 2026. He brings a perspective shaped by both advanced research and the practical work of growing a deep-tech company.

Come along to hear Chad’s perspective on:

• Building a company I’m finding the commercial opportunity in a scientific breakthrough.
• Bringing together research talent, investors and customers around an ambitious vision.
• Navigating the long timelines and high expectations that come with deep tech.
• The opportunities for British founders building globally in AI and advanced technology.

Expect an open conversation about the decisions, challenges and lessons along the way, with time for your questions and a chance to catch up with fellow GBxers afterwards.

With thanks to our friends at CBRE for hosting us.