EPISODE · Nov 12, 2024 · 33 MIN
IQT Explains: Breakthroughs in Microelectronics
from The IQT Podcast · host IQT
Welcome to another episode of IQT Explains! Today, we are joined by Dr. Yan Zheng, IQT’s Chief of Staff, and Michael Falcon, Investment Partner, to discuss the importance of microelectronics. Microelectronics are crucial to modern technology, impacting devices we rely on every day — cell phones, computers, automotives, and medical systems. U.S. manufacturing has declined due to offshoring, but initiatives like the CHIPS Act aim to bring production back. Today, we’ll discuss the importance of onshoring production as well as investing in emerging trends like advanced packaging (chiplets), photonics (light-based electronics), and using materials beyond silicon like gallium nitride and silicon carbide. Join us for a conversation on how the U.S. can maintain leadership in this domain and why doing so is critical to preserving national security. Key Topics Supply Chain Complexity & Innovation Future of Microelectronics Innovation Microelectronics Significance Challenges & Opportunities in Microelectronics Investment and Market Trends Featured in this Episode Farid Nemri Program Manager LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridnemri/ Dr. Yan Zheng IQT Chief of Staff LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/yan-zheng-8aa84b1/ Michael Falcon Investment Partner LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-falcon-1b047/
What this episode covers
Welcome to another episode of IQT Explains! Today, we are joined by Dr. Yan Zheng, IQT’s Chief of Staff, and Michael Falcon, Investment Partner, to discuss the importance of microelectronics. Microelectronics are crucial to modern technology, impacting devices we rely on every day — cell phones, computers, automotives, and medical systems. U.S. manufacturing has declined due to offshoring, but initiatives like the CHIPS Act aim to bring production back. Today, we’ll discuss the importance of onshoring production as well as investing in emerging trends like advanced packaging (chiplets), photonics (light-based electronics), and using materials beyond silicon like gallium nitride and silicon carbide. Join us for a conversation on how the U.S. can maintain leadership in this domain and why doing so is critical to preserving national security. Key Topics Supply Chain Complexity & Innovation Future of Microelectronics Innovation Microelectronics Significance Challenges & Opportunities in Microelectronics Investment and Market Trends Featured in this Episode Farid Nemri Program Manager LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridnemri/ Dr. Yan Zheng IQT Chief of Staff LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/yan-zheng-8aa84b1/ Michael Falcon Investment Partner LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-falcon-1b047/
NOW PLAYING
IQT Explains: Breakthroughs in Microelectronics
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m