Dr. William Zeng is advancing quantum science through research, investment, open-source software, and ecosystem support. He is the founder of the Unitary Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the growth of quantum technology globally. Through Unitary, Zeng has awarded hundreds of microgrants to projects worldwide, encouraging innovation and collaboration across communities. Dr. Zeng is also a Partner at Quantonation, the most active early-stage venture capital firm worldwide. He serves on the boards of quantum technology companies Diraq, Quantum Signals, Euqlid, and Project11.

Zeng has also led open-source quantum computing projects across benchmarking, programming, and compiling, including pyQuil, mitiq, metriq, and ucc. These tools help researchers and developers improve the reliability and performance of quantum systems, making advanced quantum techniques more accessible.

Zeng’s work spans academic research and venture support, building holistic connections between emerging technologies, startups, and the broader quantum community. His focus on openness, accessibility, and practical impact reflects a commitment to building a quantum ecosystem that benefits a wide range of people and institutions. Through these efforts, Zeng plays a key role in fostering global collaboration, encouraging experimentation, and supporting innovation.