Quantum Oaks Advisory
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Certificate Board Leadership Program
Prepare for the highest level of board leadership. We prioritize quantum literacy and cross-disciplinary coordination in high stakes environments. Our partners include the Oxford Entrepreneurs Network for University of Oxford alumni and the EU-funded ESIL.
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CTO + COO in the Arts Program
Our program empowers executives in the arts to understand the role of the board and gain deeper insights on how boards evaluate proposals. The creative economy is a transformative force. We invite you to imagine the future of Quantum and AI with us.
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Heir Readiness Program
Where intergenerational wealth families go for governance and crisis training. We simulate real governance environments with the Principal(s) and the Heir, from everyday proposal evaluation to crisis simulations e.g. technology disruption, hostile takeovers, pandemic, extreme weather events from climate change
Trusted By Our Program Alumni From
Leadership
Marguerite Van Cook, Ph.D.
From Marguerite's early days at the Treasury department at IBM in the 70s, working alongside colleagues on room-sized computers, she now brings her expertise to Quantum Oaks Advisory at Unbuilt Labs supporting boards on quantum computing vision and strategies. Marguerite Van Cook came to New York with her punk band The Innocents, after touring the UK with The Clash. She has been an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, Hunter College, and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. Marguerite has been a speaker at the UN, Boards Impact Forum, Williams College, Whitney Museum, MOMA, and other institutions. She serves on the Board of Unbuilt Labs. She is the President of the Board at Visual AIDS, and the President Emeritus of Howl Arts Inc.
Marguerite@UnbuiltLabs.com
Co-Managing Director
Marvin Cheung
Marvin has a background in emerging technologies, having consulted and advised startups in New York. He holds judge, reviewer, and mentor roles at Johns Hopkins, MIT, Kellogg-Morgan Stanley, and Yale University. Recognized for his astute understanding of complex global systems, he chairs the Global Consortium for Systems Research and serves on the Board of Unbuilt Labs as well as various advisory boards. He has also been a Global Diplomacy Fellow as well as an Expert on SDGs and Strategic Planning at the United Nations. He regularly briefs boards on pressing issues. He has given talks at the UN, MIT, ChairX, Boards Impact Forum, and other institutions. He writes a monthly Global Strategy Briefing for Boards at Quantum Insider. He is a member of the University of Oxford Quantum Information Society.
Marvin@UnbuiltLabs.com
Co-Managing DirectorTestimonials
"Quantum Oaks Advisory managed to achieve exactly the right balance between sketching the scene of where the new emerging technology of Quantum Computing is right now, with the right level of science terminology (i.e. what a Board member should know or at least recognize), and the strategic and risk versus opportunity perspectives that Board members should take and focus their questions on. The practical break-out sessions were very useful for hands-on learning."
— Annemarie Straathof, Independent Board Director at BNP Paribas; Member of the Supervisory Board and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at FMO: Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank
"Useful entry point for boards to engage with AI and quantum without getting lost in the technical detail [...] Understanding where structural weaknesses exist today that may create risk tomorrow was particularly valuable, alongside a clear view of the underlying technology."
— Mary Francia, Board Member and INSEAD International Directors Network Ambassador for The Americas
“This was an excellent learning experience and a great chance to discuss an important topic that is both interesting and current. The thought-provoking and engaging course widened my perspective, and I gained insights that will surely be helpful later on. Thank you!”
— Mona Lehtinen, Chief Information Specialist, National Library of Finland at the University of Helsinki
"Challenging concepts that were well presented with a mix of theory and application. Thank you for offering this program!"
— Stephanie Olexa, MBA, Ph.D., Board Member and former Adjunct Professor
"Beyond technical specs, I saw incredible value in sharpening my ability to translate complex, cutting-edge topics like quantum computing and advanced AI into corporate frameworks that fit directly into the executive decision-making matrix. […] Translating frontier tech into the language of governance, strategy, and risk mitigation gets you in front of the decision-makers!"
— Kateryna Halstead, former Google Public Policy Fellow
"Well-organised program! Appreciate the opportunity to learn and connect with everyone."
— Tongshan Liu, DPhil student in nanomaterials at the University of Oxford