Decoder with Nilay Patel The future of computers is only $4 away, with Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton
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Mar 8, 2022 Eben Upton, CEO of Raspberry Pi and co-founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, shares insights into the world of affordable computing designed for tinkering. He discusses the company's mission to boost computer science education, emphasizing the importance of open computing. Upton reveals the evolution of the Raspberry Pi and the significance of their Pico model. He also touches on challenges like the global chip shortage and the unique innovations driving the Raspberry Pi's popularity, including their approach to product development and future IPO considerations.
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Cambridge's Applicant Problem
- Cambridge, a historical hub for computing, struggled to attract computer science students.
- Eben Upton aimed to reignite student interest, recalling the excitement of 80s/90s home computers.
Post-Dot-Com Crash Decline
- Despite the emphasis on STEM education, computer science interest waned after the dot-com crash.
- Eben Upton's goal was specific: increase Cambridge's computer science applicants, not general coding interest.
Parochial Ambition
- Cambridge aimed for a higher applicant-to-admit ratio in computer science.
- Raspberry Pi's initial goal was to boost applicants by just 100 students.