Morris Chang

Morris Chang, the visionary founder of TSMC, shares his remarkable journey in the semiconductor industry. He recounts pivotal moments, like winning Apple's chip business and a critical 2009 dispute with NVIDIA. Chang emphasizes the importance of relationships in navigating business challenges and the strategic shifts TSMC made to meet technological demands. His insights into the rise of TSMC as a leading foundry and the broader semiconductor ecosystem are both enlightening and entertaining, making for a compelling conversation!

Morris Chang, the 91-year-old founder of TSMC and a pivotal figure in semiconductor manufacturing, teams up with Chris Miller, an Associate Professor of International History at Tufts University. They discuss Taiwan's critical role in the global chip supply chain and how TSMC became a leader in the industry. Chang raises thought-provoking points on the U.S. friendshoring strategy and critiques the American CHIPS Act. The conversation also covers the economic implications of relocating chip production and the future landscape of the semiconductor industry.