The AI Data Center Transformation with Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra
Podcast:TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast Published On: Thu Aug 22 2024 Description: Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra discusses his journey in the semiconductor industry and the growing strategic importance of the memory industry in the age of AI. He highlights innovation in high bandwidth memory (HBM), which enables faster data access and lower power consumption. Sanjay also discusses Micron’s plans to build new U.S. semiconductor factories and the role of the CHIPS Act in bringing semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S. He shares his insights on the resurgence of hardware innovation and what it takes to drive technological leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background08:10 The Resurgence of the Semiconductor Industry17:34 The Importance of High Bandwidth Memory23:13 Bridging the Cost Gap: The Role of the CHIPS Act27:57 Investing in Workforce Development31:01 Building New Fabs to Meet the Growing DemandLinkshttps://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/microns-memory-chip-manufacturing-facility-officially-begins/277-7caa484a-c16f-4ea2-aa42-cbce86fae0c3https://www.reuters.com/technology/micron-set-get-6-billion-chip-grants-us-bloomberg-reports-2024-04-17/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/04/technology/micron-chip-clay-syracuse.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/14/ai-boom-to-keep-supply-of-high-end-memory-chips-tight-through-2024.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5OY7D_JfoY&t=1s