Invest Like The Best
Episode 395 Redefining Semiconductor Progress
Invest Like The Best

Episode 395: Redefining Semiconductor Progress

Invest Like The Best

Episode 395

Redefining Semiconductor Progress

Andrew Homan is a Managing Partner at Maverick Silicon and Chris Miller is the author of Chip War. We cover the geopolitical implications of the race for superior chip technology, how venture capital is playing the AI-driven boom in the industry, and where innovation is happening beyond just Nvidia.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best

(00:06:28) Intel's Historical Success and Current Challenges

(00:08:22) The Paradigm Shift in Technology

(00:11:44) AI and the Future of Semiconductors

(00:19:02) Political and Economic Considerations in Chip Manufacturing

(00:29:28) Investment Perspectives and Market Dynamics

(00:45:46) The Mobile Paradigm Shift: Apple vs. AT&T

(00:46:49) Corporate Strategies in the AI Transition

(00:48:02) NVIDIA's Dominance and Potential Vulnerabilities

(00:51:27) The Future of Edge AI

(00:57:02) Powering the Data Centers of Tomorrow

(00:59:42) The Semiconductor Startup Ecosystem

(01:05:08) The Role of Government and Global Dynamics

(01:07:28) Investment Strategies and Market Dynamics

(01:10:57) The Future of the Semiconductor Industry

(01:25:52) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Chris And Andrew

Redefining Semiconductor Progress

Introduction

Patrick
My guests today are Andrew Homan and Chris Miller. Andrew has spent two decades at Maverick Capital and is a Managing Partner at Maverick Silicon, where he leads the firm's technology investments. Chris is a professor at Tufts and the author of the New York Times bestselling book "Chip War," which details the geopolitical battle to control the semiconductor industry.

Today we get into a comprehensive discussion on the semiconductor ecosystem and the silicon backbone of our digital age. Andrew and Chris share insights on how venture capital is navigating this complex industry and what it means for the future of computing. We discussed the AI-driven revolution in chip demand, the geopolitics of semiconductor manufacturing, and the next wave of innovation behind NVIDIA. Please enjoy my conversation with Andrew Homan and Chris Miller.

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