Eric Breckenfeld, Director of Technology Policy at the Semiconductor Industry Association, and Hassan Khan, a PhD in engineering and public policy, dive into the recent CHIPS Act. They discuss the National Semiconductor Technology Center, which aims to propel domestic semiconductor innovation. The conversation digs into the commercialization challenges facing the semiconductor industry, the shift beyond silicon, and the future of chip packaging. Together, they explore how U.S. startups can stay competitive, especially against China's growing influence in microelectronics.