Naveen Rao
Cofounder and CEO of Unconventional AI, former head of AI at Databricks, and founder of Mosaic and Nervana (an AI accelerator company acquired by Intel); focuses on building analog computing systems designed for intelligence and energy-efficient AI.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 30min
The 80-Year Bet: Why Naveen Rao Is Rebuilding the Computer from Scratch
Naveen Rao, cofounder and CEO of Unconventional AI, is a visionary in the realm of AI chips and analog computing. He discusses why the 80 years of digital computing may not suffice for AI's future, emphasizing that the brain operates on just 20 watts, contrasting sharply with data centers' massive energy consumption. Naveen explores the physics of causality, arguing for the potential of dynamic analog systems to drive advancements toward AGI. He also shares insights on partnerships with tech giants and the ambitious goal of changing computing paradigms for a sustainable AI future.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 3h 34min
Ellison's Counter Offer, Chinese H200s, Data Centers in Space | Aaron Ginn, Matt Kalish, Emil Michael, Blake Scholl, Naveen Rao, Ofir Ehrlich, Gorkem Yurtseven, Pedro Franceschi
Aaron Ginn, CEO of Hydrohost, shares insights on US-China trade dynamics, especially around technology exports like NVIDIA's H200. Matt Kalish of DraftKings discusses the evolution of sports betting and the launch of his new platform Hardscope, designed for creators. Emil Michael from the DoD outlines collaborations with tech giants like Google for AI security. Blake Scholl of Boom Supersonic celebrates milestones in quiet supersonic travel. Naveen Rao emphasizes energy-efficient AI hardware, while Ofir Ehrlich and Gorkem Yurtseven discuss innovative data solutions and generative media growth.
