Podcast EP320: The Emerging Field of Quantum Technology and the Upcoming Q2B Event with Peter Olcott

Podcast EP320: The Emerging Field of Quantum Technology and the Upcoming Q2B Event with Peter Olcott
by Daniel Nenni on 12-01-2025 at 9:00 am

Daniel is joined by Peter Olcott, Deeptech Principal at First Spark Ventures specializing in early-stage investments. His background encompasses over 20 years of experience in electrical engineering, software engineering, algorithm design, combined hardware-software robotic devices, and novel innovations in biomedical… Read More


Podcast EP319: What Makes Agile Analog a Unique Company with Chris Morrison

Podcast EP319: What Makes Agile Analog a Unique Company with Chris Morrison
by Daniel Nenni on 11-28-2025 at 10:00 am

Daniel is joined by Chris Morrison, vice president of product marketing at Agile Analog, the customizable analog IP company. Chris has over 18 years’ experience developing strong relationships with key partners across the semiconductor industry and delivering innovative analog, digital, power management and audio products.… Read More


Podcast EP318: An Overview of Axelera AI’s Newest Chip with Fabrizio Del Maffeo

Podcast EP318: An Overview of Axelera AI’s Newest Chip with Fabrizio Del Maffeo
by Daniel Nenni on 11-26-2025 at 8:00 am

Daniel is joined by Fabrizio Del Maffeo, CEO and co-founder of Axelera AI, a Netherlands-based startup delivering the world’s most powerful and advanced solutions for AI at the edge.

Fabrizio describes the significant momentum Axelera AI has achieved in the market, with over 350 customers. Dan then explores the company’s… Read More


Video EP12: How Mach42 is Changing Analog Verification with Antun Domic

Video EP12: How Mach42 is Changing Analog Verification with Antun Domic
by Daniel Nenni on 11-21-2025 at 10:00 am

In this episode of the Semiconductor Insiders video series, Dan is joined by Antun Domic, who discusses Mach42’s work on AI and analog verification. Antun covers many aspects of analog/AMS verification and how Mach42’s unique AI-fueled approach provides significant benefits. He explains the balance of speed … Read More


Podcast EP317: A Broad Overview of Design Data Management with Keysight’s Pedro Pires

Podcast EP317: A Broad Overview of Design Data Management with Keysight’s Pedro Pires
by Daniel Nenni on 11-14-2025 at 10:00 am

Daniel is joined by Pedro Pires, a product and technology leader with a strong background in IP and data management within the EDA industry. Currently a product manager at Keysight Technologies, he drives the roadmap for the AI-driven data management solutions. Pedro’s career spans roles in software engineering and data science… Read More


Video EP11: Meeting the Challenges of Superconducting Quantum System Design with Mohamed Hassan

Video EP11: Meeting the Challenges of Superconducting Quantum System Design with Mohamed Hassan
by Daniel Nenni on 11-07-2025 at 10:00 am

In this episode of the Semiconductor Insiders video series,  Dan is joined by Mohamed Hassan, who leads the Quantum EDA segment at Keysight. Mohamed provides a broad overview of superconducting quantum system design. He discusses the challenges for this design style and how EDA requirements for quantum design differ from
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Podcast EP316: An Introduction to Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Marvell’s Unique LiquidSecurity Offering with Bill Hagerstrand

Podcast EP316: An Introduction to Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and Marvell’s Unique LiquidSecurity Offering with Bill Hagerstrand
by Daniel Nenni on 11-05-2025 at 8:00 am

Daniel is joined by Bill Hagerstrand, director of Security Business at Marvell Technology where he manages the market-leading Marvell LiquidSecurity® HSM business. Bill has more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor, AI/machine learning, and security markets.

Bill explains what an HSM is, how it is configured and… Read More


Podcast EP315: The Journey to Multi-Die and Chiplet Design with Robert Kruger of Synopsys

Podcast EP315: The Journey to Multi-Die and Chiplet Design with Robert Kruger of Synopsys
by Daniel Nenni on 10-31-2025 at 10:00 am

Daniel is joined by Robert Kruger, product management director at Synopsys, where he oversees IP solutions for multi-die designs, including 2D, 3D, and 3.5D topologies. Throughout his career, Robert has held key roles in product marketing, business development, and roadmap planning at leading companies such as Intel, Broadcom,… Read More


Podcast EP314: An Overview of Toshiba’s Strength in Power Electronics with Jake Canon

Podcast EP314: An Overview of Toshiba’s Strength in Power Electronics with Jake Canon
by Daniel Nenni on 10-29-2025 at 8:00 am

Daniel is joined by Jake Canon, senior business development engineer at Toshiba America Electronic Components. Jake is an enthusiastic contributor to the semiconductor industry and has been working closely with engineers to find new discrete power solutions for a wide variety of cutting-edge applications.

Dan explores the… Read More


Podcast EP313: How proteanTecs Optimizes Production Test

Podcast EP313: How proteanTecs Optimizes Production Test
by Daniel Nenni on 10-24-2025 at 10:00 am

Daniel is joined by Alex Burlak is Vice President of Test & Analytics at proteanTecs. With combined expertise in production testing and data analytics of ICs and system products, Alex joined proteanTecs in October, 2018. Before joining the company, Alex held a Senior Director of Interconnect and Silicon Photonics Product… Read More