Video Series
Circuit Talk Funders & Founders

Revealing actionable semiconductor insights, these compact sessions are for key ecosystem players and highlight semiconductor investment and innovation opportunities.
Hosted by John Cole

Hosted by John Cole

Senior Manager, Business Strategy, MITRE Engenuity

All Episodes

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EPISODE 13

Investing in Deep Tech with America’s Frontier Fund

Guest(s):
  • Asif Bhatti
    Head of Strategy and Innovation, America's Frontier Fund

Aired: September 20, 2023

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Circuit Talk Funders & Founders with Sam Salama, Hyperion CEO
EPISODE 9

Packaging and the Future of Semi Tech

Guest(s):
  • Sam Salama
    CEO, Hyperion

Aired: July 27, 2023

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Circuit talk & founders with mohammed kassen.
EPISODE 8

Democratizing Chip Design with Efabless

Guest(s):
  • Mohamed Kassem
    CTO, Efabless

Aired: June 22, 2023

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Alon Raphael CEO and President of Femtometrix
EPISODE 7

Clearing a Path for Startups

Guest(s):
  • Alon Raphael
    President and CEO, Femtometrix

Aired: April 20, 2023

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Semiconductor startup founder - Shahin Parshchi.
EPISODE 6

Lux Capital and Investing in the Differentiators

Guest(s):
  • Shahin Farshchi
    General Partner, Lux Capital

Aired: April 6, 2023

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Jimmy Kan Anzu Partners
EPISODE 5

Redefining the Deep Tech VC Relationship with Anzu Partners

Guest(s):
  • Jimmy Kan
    Partner, Anzu Partners

Aired: March 23, 2023

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Funders & Founders Podcast with Faran Nouri, Vice President, Lam Capital
EPISODE 4

Lam Capital and the Future of Investments for Semiconductors

Guest(s):
  • Faran Nouri
    Vice President, Lam Capital

Aired: March 9, 2023

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Circuit talk & founders discussing Semiconductor Innovation with Ron Kelly.
EPISODE 3

IP Rights and Innovating Beyond Silicon

Guest(s):
  • Ron Kelly
    CEO, Ambature

Aired: February 23, 2023

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EPISODE 2

The Role of Start-Ups in the Semiconductor Ecosystem

Guest(s):
  • Rob Snowberger
    CEO, Nantero
  • Rahul Sen
    CTO, Nantero

Aired: February 9, 2023

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Circuit talk & founders - meghna chuppa.
EPISODE 1

Breaking the Mold with Sandbox Semiconductors

Guest(s):
  • Meghali Chopra
    CEO, Sandbox Semiconductor, Inc.

Aired: January 25, 2023

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