Nicholas Harris

Ryan Petersen, founder of Flexport, dives into global logistics, sharing insights on impending tariffs and the impact on trade. Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel, highlights innovations in luxury watches revealed at Watches and Wonders. Nicholas Harris, CEO of Lightmatter, discusses breakthroughs in AI hardware. Raunaq Singh, founder of Rome, emphasizes new models for affordable homeownership. The conversation also touches on Tesla's declining deliveries and Elon Musk's dual role in business and politics, showcasing a blend of humor and serious industry discourse.

Nicholas Harris, CEO of Lightmatter, leads a company pioneering photonic computing for AI acceleration. He discusses the energy constraints of traditional transistor-based technology and the necessity for innovative solutions. The podcast dives into how photonic chips, utilizing lasers, can greatly enhance both performance and efficiency in deep learning. Harris highlights advancements that tackle issues like heat management and signal interference. He emphasizes the crucial difference between training and inference in AI and the powerful potential of photonics in overcoming current computational challenges.