Singapore, August 11, 2025 — Horizon Quantum Computing has appointed Greg Gould as Chief Financial Officer, tasking him with leading key financial initiatives that support the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Gould brings more than 35 years of experience across finance, technology, and operations in both public and private companies. He has served as CFO at Groundspeed Analytics (InsurTech) and FIT:MATCH.ai (AI-driven FitTech), was named a Top CFO in Miami by Finance & Investing in 2023, and currently serves as a Venture Partner at 14Peaks Capital and an active technology investor. His earlier roles include Senior Advisor at Corestate Capital and SVP of Strategic Partnerships & Investor Relations at PropTech startup Quarters, where he led efforts in partnerships, operational efficiency, and business expansion.
Gould began his career at Goldman Sachs as a top-ranked technology analyst covering FinTech and IT services before becoming a Managing Director and Co-Deputy Business Unit Leader of the firm’s Global Technology Research Group. There, he helped oversee more than $50 billion in financings, including the IPOs of Accenture, Mastercard, Sabre, and Sapient. He holds a B.S. in Finance from MIT.
“Horizon Quantum is at the forefront of the quantum computing revolution,” Gould said, noting he aims to align financial strategy with the company’s technology roadmap and scale the organization with “resources, discipline, and operational excellence.” Founder and CEO Joe Fitzsimons said Gould combines growth-stage CFO experience with deep capital-markets expertise and institutional relationships, which the company expects will strengthen planning, controls, stakeholder communication, and support the next phase of growth. Fitzsimons added that such experience will be valuable as the company transforms into a public company.
Horizon Quantum, founded in 2018 by Dr. Joe Fitzsimons, is building programming tools that lower the barrier to creating quantum applications, aiming to let software developers without prior quantum expertise build for quantum hardware. The leadership team includes Chief Science Officer Dr. Si-Hui Tan, who holds a Ph.D. in Physics from MIT and has been active in quantum research for two decades.
Additional context and commentary
– Why this matters: Quantum computing remains constrained by a shortage of specialized talent and complex toolchains. Horizon Quantum’s focus on developer-friendly software could accelerate adoption by allowing conventional software engineers to contribute to quantum projects. A CFO with deep capital-markets experience is often a precursor to scaling activities such as late-stage fundraising, strategic partnerships, M&A, or preparation for public listing, all of which can be pivotal in a fast-evolving field.
– Strategic fit: Gould’s mix of growth-stage operational leadership and Wall Street experience suggests Horizon Quantum is positioning for disciplined expansion. His background in shepherding large financings and high-profile IPOs aligns with the company’s stated intention to enhance planning, controls, and stakeholder communications.
– Risk note: The company cautions that expectations about growth and the impact of the CFO hire involve forward-looking statements and uncertainties, including competition, execution risks, and talent retention.
Hopeful outlook
If Horizon Quantum succeeds in making quantum software development more accessible, it could broaden the ecosystem of contributors and speed up the timeline for practical quantum applications. The appointment of a seasoned CFO strengthens the company’s ability to match financial strategy with technical progress—often a key ingredient for turning promising research into scalable products.
Summary
Horizon Quantum Computing appointed veteran finance leader Greg Gould as CFO to steer financial strategy during its next growth phase. Gould’s background spans CFO roles at tech companies, venture investing, and senior leadership at Goldman Sachs, where he participated in major technology IPOs. The move underscores Horizon Quantum’s intent to scale its developer-focused quantum software tools and enhance readiness for larger capital-market engagements.