Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, is a trailblazer in the semiconductor industry, renowned for leading a pivotal turnaround in technology. In a riveting conversation, she discusses the crucial role of semiconductors in today's economy and AMD's transformative impact on supercomputing. Lisa addresses the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions and shares insights on the future of artificial intelligence. She also highlights her dedication to promoting gender balance in tech and reflects on her proudest moments fostering innovation and empowerment in her team.
Lisa Su led a significant turnaround in AMD focusing on high-performance semiconductors for various sectors.
Semiconductors by AMD power supercomputers and tailored chips for specific applications, advancing technological capabilities.
Deep dives
Lisa Su's Leadership in the Semiconductor Industry
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, has successfully led one of the most significant turnarounds in the technology sector. Under her leadership, AMD focuses on high-performance semiconductor technology, catering to various sectors such as data centers, personal electronics, automotive, aerospace, defense, and more. AMD's chips are crucial in powering supercomputers, with Lisa Su overseeing the development of the world's fastest supercomputer, the Frontier Supercomputer.
Innovation and Impact of Semiconductors in Everyday Life
Semiconductors play a vital role in numerous applications, from data centers to personal electronics like smartphones, PCs, and automotive systems. Lisa Su highlights AMD's focus on advanced technology and adaptive computing, allowing tailored chips for specific applications. The company's dedication to high-performance computing has resulted in AMD powering some of the top supercomputers globally, making significant strides in technological advancements.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Technology Industry
Navigating the geopolitical landscape and balancing global market demands poses challenges for technology companies like AMD. Lisa Su emphasizes the importance of strategic decision-making, innovation, and adapting to evolving industry trends. She discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing various sectors and emphasizes the need for diversity and inclusivity to drive innovation in the technology industry.
In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Lisa Su CEO of AMD. They talk about why semiconductors are so critical to the global economy, how Lisa has led one the greatest turnarounds in the technology sector and current geopolitical challenges.They also discuss leadership, building teams, future of AI and Lisa even share her proudest moment.
The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio manager Richard Green.