#193: Re-Skilling the Workforce: The Key to Unlocking the Future of U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing with Matthew Putman of Nanotronics | Dynamo Ventures

#193: Re-Skilling the Workforce: The Key to Unlocking the Future of U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing with Matthew Putman of Nanotronics

Hosted by Santosh Sankar on November 13, 2024

Show Notes

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)

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