Simplot’s Secret Bet on Micron | Raleigh News

From humble potato roots to tech titan, J.R. Simplot’s bold bet on a tiny semiconductor startup called Micron in 1980 turned into a $6.1 billion federal-backed empire. What started as a $1 million gamble grew Micron into one of the world’s top three memory chip makers — right here in Boise, Idaho — thanks to Simplot’s vision, grit, and belief in American innovation. His legacy lives on as Micron powers the AI revolution, proving that sometimes, the biggest leaps come from the most unexpected places. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ec9b6fa59ae576f