Next Unicorns: Unlocking the power of photonic computing with Lightmatter CEO Nick Harris | E1787

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Aug 2, 2023

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Vishal Sunak

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Nick Harris

Nick Harris, CEO of Lightmatter, shares his vision on revolutionizing AI hardware with photonic computing, discussing the shift from traditional chips to light-based technology for enhanced efficiency. He dives into the challenges of advanced chip design and the futuristic concept of space-based data centers. Also featured is Vishal Sunak, founder of LinkSquares, who shares insights on scaling a legal tech startup from $1M to $10M ARR in just two years, emphasizing innovation and customer-centric strategies.

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INSIGHT

Photonic Computing

Photonic computing uses light for calculations and communication, unlike traditional electrical signals.
Optical interconnects reduce energy consumption in data centers by transmitting data between chips with light.

INSIGHT

Optical Interconnects

Data centers already use fiber optics for long-distance communication, but now light is used for shorter distances.
Optical cables transmit data between servers and even between chips within a server.

ADVICE

Target Cloud Infrastructure

Focus on cloud infrastructure to handle large AI models.
Target big cloud providers as customers for heavy-duty hardware.

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