Rashmi Varma | Managing Partner
VAJR Capital
Rashmi Varma
Founder & CEO, QuantaWatt Inc. | Managing Partner, VAJR Capital
Rashmi Varma is a deep-tech entrepreneur and investor advancing the intersection of quantum technology, energy systems, and communications infrastructure. As Founder and CEO of QuantaWatt Inc., she leads development of coherent energy and microgrid platforms integrating photonics for the future of energy grids. Through VAJR Capital, she is building the Quantum Corridor in Texas—an innovation ecosystem linking research, investment, and deployment across energy, computing, and communications. Rashmi also serves on the Board of Cable & Connectivity Forum (IWCS) and is the curator of the Quantum Economy Conference , championing collaboration between industry, academia, and government in America’s emerging quantum economy.
Appearances:
Connected America 2026 - Day 2 @ 14:00
Investing in the Quantum future: Building America’s next frontier of connectivity
Quantum technology is no longer a distant vision — it’s fast becoming the foundation for next-generation connectivity, computing, and energy systems. This talk explores how investment, infrastructure, and policy are converging to shape America’s quantum future, highlighting the Texas Quantum Initiative and the Texas Quantum Corridor.
Bullet points:
- The Quantum Shift in Connectivity - How quantum communications, sensing, and security are redefining the digital infrastructure of nations. What this means for carriers, cloud providers, and edge networks
- Texas Quantum Initiative: A State led model for National Impact - Overview of Texas’s leadership in building a co-ordinated quantum eco-system. Role of state policy, research institutions, and industry alliances in accelerating quantum deployment.
- From the Telecom Corridor to Quantum Corridor - How Richardson’s innovation eco-system is evolving into a quantum hub. Bridging legacy telecom, smart-grid and photonics R&D to create quantum ready infrastructure.
- Capital Pathways: Building the Quantum Investment Stack - Understanding the mix of public, private, and venture funding fueling quantum growth.
- The Road Ahead: Building America’s Quantum Economy - What the next decade of quantum development looks like for investors, innovators, and cities. Why strategic capital and co-ordinated policy are essential for U.S. leadership.
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