India, Dec. 6 -- Following in the footsteps of tech giants working on the next big wave that will hit the world, a start-up from Pune is also steadily working on quantum computing. Co-founder Sujoy Chakravarty tells the story of the birth and growth of 'Quanfluence'.

Quantum computing is pipped to be the next big technological invention that will change the way we see our world. And as the US, Germany, France, Japan have rolled up their sleeves to build a Quantum Computer, large MNCs with deep pockets and huge talent like Google and IBM are matching their steps. So, how does a small start-up like Quanfluence find a place in the Big Boys' game?

It all boils down to some "cool-headed smart thinking", says Sujoy, who is one of the four six...