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199: dd-Matrix CEO Sid Sheth Shares His Blueprint for Chip Success | Seed to Silicon
Nov 15, 2024
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The DMII: Seed to Silicon edition in Bangalore brought together builders in India’s semiconductor story. Z47’s Sudipto Sannigrahi hosted d-Matrix CEO Sid Sheth on the panel about India’s rising semiconductor potential and d-Matrix’s growth. d-Matrix’s commitment to lowering adoption barriers and hyper-interactive video solutions promises to reshape the industry.
The riveting chat was a goldmine: Sid’s insights about a vital space for India’s tech-ade are a blueprint for how Indian founders can chart a path to success in semiconductors.
5 Key Takeaways:
Breakthroughs Take Time: d-Matrix Took a Year
Even though Sid’s background at Intel and Aeluros gave him deep domain expertise, he took a year to explore ideas before launching d-Matrix. This reflects the importance of taking time for reflection and eliminating weak opportunities before venturing forward.
Focusing on What’s Overlooked in Chip Design to Disrupt Incumbents
By developing a unique chip architecture that integrates compute and memory, d-Matrix carved out a niche in the semiconductor market where larger players couldn’t compete.
Energy & Cost Efficiency Drive d-Matrix’s Semiconductor Success
d-Matrix’s focus on building energy-efficient, cost-effective chips addresses key pain points for customers, positioning them as a more practical solution for data centers.
Betting on India as the Tech Hub is a Competitive Advantage
Recognizing the immense talent pool and market potential, d-Matrix set up its largest tech hub in India, positioning the country as a critical player in the future of semiconductors.
Building Trust with Proof-of-Concept Chips is the Way to Grow
d-Matrix invested heavily in developing proof-of-concept chips in the first few years. This demonstrated real progress and minimized risk for investors and customers, enabling efficient innovation in their chip design.
The riveting chat was a goldmine: Sid’s insights about a vital space for India’s tech-ade are a blueprint for how Indian founders can chart a path to success in semiconductors.
5 Key Takeaways:
Breakthroughs Take Time: d-Matrix Took a Year
Even though Sid’s background at Intel and Aeluros gave him deep domain expertise, he took a year to explore ideas before launching d-Matrix. This reflects the importance of taking time for reflection and eliminating weak opportunities before venturing forward.
Focusing on What’s Overlooked in Chip Design to Disrupt Incumbents
By developing a unique chip architecture that integrates compute and memory, d-Matrix carved out a niche in the semiconductor market where larger players couldn’t compete.
Energy & Cost Efficiency Drive d-Matrix’s Semiconductor Success
d-Matrix’s focus on building energy-efficient, cost-effective chips addresses key pain points for customers, positioning them as a more practical solution for data centers.
Betting on India as the Tech Hub is a Competitive Advantage
Recognizing the immense talent pool and market potential, d-Matrix set up its largest tech hub in India, positioning the country as a critical player in the future of semiconductors.
Building Trust with Proof-of-Concept Chips is the Way to Grow
d-Matrix invested heavily in developing proof-of-concept chips in the first few years. This demonstrated real progress and minimized risk for investors and customers, enabling efficient innovation in their chip design.
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