Stanford GSB: View From The Top S8E5: Lisa Su Is Still Curious About How Things Work
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Jun 4, 2025 
Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, discusses her journey from a Taiwanese immigrant to a tech industry leader. She emphasizes lifelong learning as key to her success. Su explores AMD's shift to an industry powerhouse and the importance of fostering a collaborative culture. The conversation covers the revolutionary impact of AI, contrasting AMD's open-source strategy with competitors. She also addresses the resilience needed in the semiconductor supply chain and reflects on the balance between startups and established corporations in shaping future careers.
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Early Passion for Semiconductors
- Lisa Su discovered her passion for semiconductors through a college job in a semiconductor lab. - She was fascinated by the power packed into tiny chips and pursued it throughout her education.
Embrace Hard Problems
- Embrace hard problems as opportunities for creativity and teamwork. - Leaders unlock the impossible by galvanizing teams with focus and resources.
Bet on Underestimated Talent
- As a leader, take chances on people with potential and surround them with support. - Leadership skills grow through exposure and learning from diverse experiences.