
#193: Re-Skilling the Workforce: The Key to Unlocking the Future of U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing with Matthew Putman of Nanotronics
11/13/24 • 31 min
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Matthew’s Background and Journey Into Manufacturing (0:41)
- The State of Semiconductor Manufacturing (4:33)
- Impact of the CHIPS Act (7:01)
- Reskilling the Workforce (11:17)
- Critique of the CHIPS Act Funding (13:00)
- Opportunities in Manufacturing Technology (17:58)
- Collaboration Between Academia and Industry (20:46)
- Risks of Diversifying Semiconductor Production (23:18)
- The Value of AI in Manufacturing (25:10)
- Creativity in Business and Music (26:11)
- Science and Engineering Thought Processes (28:10)
- Impact of Upcoming Elections on Manufacturing (29:33)
- Labor Shortage Perspectives (30:00)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:31)
Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.
Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
Highlights from their conversation include:
- Matthew’s Background and Journey Into Manufacturing (0:41)
- The State of Semiconductor Manufacturing (4:33)
- Impact of the CHIPS Act (7:01)
- Reskilling the Workforce (11:17)
- Critique of the CHIPS Act Funding (13:00)
- Opportunities in Manufacturing Technology (17:58)
- Collaboration Between Academia and Industry (20:46)
- Risks of Diversifying Semiconductor Production (23:18)
- The Value of AI in Manufacturing (25:10)
- Creativity in Business and Music (26:11)
- Science and Engineering Thought Processes (28:10)
- Impact of Upcoming Elections on Manufacturing (29:33)
- Labor Shortage Perspectives (30:00)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:31)
Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.
Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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- Peter’s Background and Journey to the New York Times (1:15)
- Global Political Landscape (2:16)
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- U.S. Elections and Trade Policy (28:09)
- Automation and Labor Concerns (29:08)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (29:43)
Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.
Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.
Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
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