VP, Strategy & Operations
Dr. Jonathan Olson is a theoretical physicist, quantum software executive, and patent attorney whose work spans algorithms, product strategy, and intellectual property in quantum computing.
He co-founded Zapata Computing following postdoctoral research at Harvard University in quantum computing and machine learning, where he developed quantum autoencoders and optical neural networks.
As Vice President of Strategy and Operations, Jonny ensures that Zapata’s commercial, product, and IP strategies synergize into a single approach to support the industry's present needs and future impact. He is one of the few IP attorneys globally with expertise in quantum algorithms and successfully led the first significant appeal in quantum computing before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), setting a critical industry precedent.
Jonny holds a J.D. and is admitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Pennsylvania Bar.
