Reinventing general-purpose computing with Russell Haggar from VyperCore

In this week’s episode we hear from Russell Haggar, CEO and co-founder of VyperCore. Russell shares his fascinating journey in the "hard tech" space, revealing the challenges and triumphs of creating breakthrough technology in a highly competitive market. With over 35 years of experience, Russell explains how VyperCore is reinventing general purpose computing.We delve into:• VyperCore’s innovative technology, which aims to enhance general-purpose computing performance up to five times without altering existing code, specifically targeting the data center market with efficient accelerator cards. • The launch of VyperLab as a confidential cloud-based environment for performance testing, showcasing significant improvements on benchmarks• The challenges of securing funding for silicon startups, particularly the need for effective collaboration with European and US investors. Additionally, Russell discusses VyperCore's strategic presence in Cambridge and Bristol to leverage local talent while promoting a hybrid work model and fostering connections within the silicon community.Produced by Cambridge TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.