We are experienced in helping boards, including members who may be new to emerging technologies, to appreciate quantum computing in plain, non-technical terms. Our sessions provide context by placing quantum in the broader history of technology and R&D. We guide directors on not just how it works, but why it matters. By laying this foundation, we inspire boards to engage with quantum strategically.
Our goal is to turn awareness into actionable insight, helping boards lead confidently, and plan for the impact of quantum technologies on their long-term strategy. We assist boards in imagining a quantum-enabled future and think creatively. We (1) advise and coach, (2) offer custom strategy briefings and facilitate board exercises to identify opportunities, and (3) support succession planning through our Heir Readiness Program.
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Our Interactive Quantum Board Briefing Programs
Certificate Program for Boards and Individuals
Creative Explorations for Non-Technical Board Leaders: Value Creation in the Age of Quantum and AI
Our program includes two live 60-minute online board leadership development sessions with our Co-Managing Directors. We foster a welcoming learning environment for non-technical board members. Chatham House Rules apply.
Session 1 — Quantum
What are “quantum computers”?
As a non-technical board member, how might we prepare for a quantum future?
How might the board think creatively about emerging technologies?
Session 2 — Quantum and AI
What are AI, LLM, generative AI, agentic AI, world models, and quantum AI?
What are the frontier initiatives in quantum and AI? What are the drivers
How might boards integrate quantum and AI into strategic plans?
Supplementary, on-going tailored sessions
Quantum Oaks prepares custom presentations to help you think creatively about industry-specific use cases, stay up to date on quantum developments, and further your understanding. Join us monthly or quarterly.
Our Bespoke Offerings
Heir Readiness Program and Succession Planning
We mentor young people and future heirs with frameworks to think critically about the future of money in the age of quantum. Intergenerational wealth can be an emotional affair. We are happy to explore this with you personally. Learn more here.
Email Marguerite@UnbuiltLabs.com or Marvin@UnbuiltLabs.com for more information.
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. 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 writes a monthly Global Strategy Briefing for Boards at Quantum Insider. 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 been an Expert and a Fellow at the United Nations. He holds judge, reviewer, and mentor roles at Johns Hopkins, MIT, Kellogg-Morgan Stanley, and Yale University. He has given talks at the UN, MIT, ChairX, Boards Impact Forum, and other prestigious institutions.
Marvin@UnbuiltLabs.com
Co-Managing Director