Podcast EP238: Intel Capital’s Focus on Improving the Future of Semiconductors with Jennifer Ard
Dan is joined by Jennifer Ard, Intel Capital Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations. In her role, Jen is responsible for managing Intel Capital’s investment-related operations. Additionally, she is primarily focused on investing in silicon-related companies and has been involved in multiple deals including Intel’s $3.2B investment in ASML.
Dan explores the breadth and impact Intel Capital is having on the semiconductor industry with Jen. She explains the broad focus of the venture capital arm of Intel that has existed for over 30 years. Areas of development include cloud, devices, frontier and silicon, which is the main focus for Jen. In the silicon area, Intel Capital invests in tools for the fab, materials, AI software for the fab and EDA. Recent focus areas include sustainability and environmental improvements. The organization is quite aggressive, having led over 75% of the deals they’ve participated in.
The breadth and scope of this organization is substantial. Intel’s entire resource pool is leveraged to improve the future of semiconductors.
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