BTQ Technologies Appoints Brandt Pasco as U.S. Strategic Advisor for Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security

Executive Summary

• BTQ Technologies Corp. appointed Brandt Pasco as U.S. Strategic Advisor for Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security to strengthen engagement with U.S. government and national security stakeholders.
• The appointment aligns with recent White House executive orders accelerating U.S. quantum innovation and directing federal systems toward NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography standards.
• Pasco will leverage his extensive public-sector and national security background to identify public-private partnership opportunities and position BTQ within the emerging U.S. quantum security ecosystem.

Key Details

• Appointee: Brandt Pasco
• Title: U.S. Strategic Advisor for Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security
• Strategic Mandate: Advance BTQ's engagement with U.S. government stakeholders, public-sector agencies, research institutions, national security organizations, and strategic industry partners.
• Policy Context: Follows two White House executive orders issued June 22, 2026, focused on accelerating quantum leadership and directing federal systems toward NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography.
• Advisor Background: ~20 years of experience across government, law, private equity, venture capital, and technology commercialization; ~15 years in key roles within the U.S. Congress, Department of Defense, and National Security Council.
• Previous Roles: Former Associate General Counsel at In-Q-Tel, Inc. (U.S. venture capital organization supporting national security technologies); currently Managing Member of Pasco & Associates focusing on technology, VC, regulatory strategy, and company formation.
• Education: J.D. from Georgetown University (adjunct professor), Master's degree from the University of Chicago, Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas.
• Company Focus: BTQ is developing a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform spanning hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.

Notable Quotes

• Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO: "Quantum is moving from a research priority to a national infrastructure priority... Brandt brings a rare combination of public-sector experience, national security perspective, regulatory knowledge, and private-market execution. His expanded role will strengthen BTQ's ability to engage with the U.S. government and strategic partners as the quantum market enters its next phase."
• Brandt Pasco, U.S. Strategic Advisor: "BTQ is working on technologies that sit directly at the intersection of quantum innovation, cybersecurity, and national security... I am excited to help BTQ build the relationships, partnerships, and policy alignment needed to support the Company's growth in the United States."