Nobody would bet on him, so he bet on himself. Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, looks back on leaving MIT to break into venture capital. No firm would hire him or back his fund, so he borrowed $3 million from his family and his father-in-law and got to work. That fund grew into $6 billion. Conviction doesn't wait for permission. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Lip-Bu Tan episode out now #LipBuTan #Intel #VentureCapital #Semiconductors #Leadership #Technology

Seeing the future is one thing. Preparing for it is another. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron, reflects on the company's 2023 earnings call, where he explained that leading-edge memory supply would become increasingly constrained as AI demand accelerated. That meant making disciplined decisions early to ensure Micron could scale production and meet the next wave of demand. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #AI #Semiconductors #Technology

Making memory chips is one of the hardest engineering challenges in the world. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron, explains how creating advanced memory requires the mastery of physics, chemistry, materials science, and precision manufacturing. It’s an incredibly complex process, and one that pushes the limits of innovation every day. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #Semiconductors #Engineering #Technology

Building a semiconductor megafab isn't a gamble. It's a disciplined decision. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron, explains how investments of this scale are driven by rigorous data, long-term planning, and careful analysis. That disciplined approach is what gives Micron the confidence to invest in next-generation greenfield semiconductor manufacturing. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #Semiconductors #Technology #Innovation

More than 40 years in the memory industry have taught Sanjay Mehrotra one thing: great investments require discipline. The Micron CEO explains that every major investment is grounded in careful analysis and data. In an industry that moves quickly, long-term success comes from making disciplined decisions, not emotional ones. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #Leadership #Technology #Innovation

Great leaders know when to zoom out and when to dive into the details. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron, reflects on his leadership style, admitting there have been times he's veered into micromanaging. But in technology, he believes leaders need to understand both the big picture and the technical details to make the best decisions. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #Leadership #Technology #Innovation

Merit matters. So does making sure every voice is heard. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron, discusses how the company has always focused on hiring the best talent. At the same time, he believes innovation thrives when people feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and contributing their unique perspectives. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #Leadership #Innovation #Technology

Micron’s goal isn’t to follow the industry. It’s to lead it. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron, talks about transforming the company’s culture from that of a follower to that of a leader. At the core of that shift is a team focused on innovation, execution, and a relentless drive to win. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #Leadership #Innovation #Technology

Micron doesn’t operate with self-doubt. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron, explains that the company’s confidence comes from its ability to adapt. Time and again, Micron has navigated industry shifts through agility, resilience, and a willingness to evolve with changing technologies. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #Leadership #Innovation #Technology

AI will change jobs, but Sanjay Mehrotra believes it will also create new opportunities. The Micron CEO discusses how technological revolutions have always reshaped the workforce. His advice: embrace AI, learn how to use it, and leverage it as a tool to maximize your potential in the years ahead. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #AI #Technology #FutureOfWork

Sanjay Mehrotra calls it one of the great honors of his career. The Micron CEO reflects on joining a White House delegation to China alongside other American technology leaders as part of a bilateral dialogue. He shares why it was a privilege to participate and why building stronger relationships and greater stability between the two countries matters. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #Leadership #Technology #GlobalBusiness

Micron saw the AI boom coming. Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron, shares how as early as 2020 he recognized that memory and silicon would be at the heart of the AI revolution. Anticipating a massive increase in demand, Micron began ramping up its capabilities years before AI became the dominant story in tech. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #AI #Semiconductors #Technology

After more than 45 years in semiconductors, Sanjay Mehrotra says there has never been a more exciting time to be in the memory industry. The Micron CEO explains how memory is a critical enabler of artificial intelligence, placing the industry at the center of one of the biggest technological transformations in history. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Sanjay Mehrotra episode out now #SanjayMehrotra #Micron #AI #Semiconductors #Technology

Would he rather grow up today or in the era he grew up in? Tom Caulfield, CEO of GlobalFoundries, chooses the past. He reflects on the simpler life he experienced growing up and the nostalgia he has for a time before smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Tom Caulfield episode out now #TomCaulfield #GlobalFoundries #Leadership #LifeLessons #Nostalgia

Does the U.S. win the AI race? Tom Caulfield, CEO of GlobalFoundries, believes America is already winning. He argues that the U.S. has long been a global leader in technological innovation and remains at the forefront of the AI revolution. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Tom Caulfield episode out now #TomCaulfield #GlobalFoundries #AI #Technology #Innovation

Tom Caulfield explains how the semiconductor industry suddenly became a national priority in Washington. The CEO of GlobalFoundries says the U.S. realized it had lost much of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity, leading politicians to begin reaching out to successful American chip companies to help rebuild the industry. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Tom Caulfield episode out now #TomCaulfield #GlobalFoundries #Semiconductors #Technology #Manufacturing

Tom Caulfield says his biggest concern with AI isn’t weaponry — it’s how AI will shape the human social experience. The GlobalFoundries CEO reflects on the risks of AI integrating into the way people communicate, interact, and relate to one another, and why that may have the biggest long-term impact on society. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Tom Caulfield episode out now #TomCaulfield #GlobalFoundries #AI #Technology #Society

The economics of AI will shape what comes next. Tom Caulfield, CEO of GlobalFoundries, explains how the cost and scale of AI are pushing the industry toward more efficient models, the rise of physical AI, and eventually a future where AI fundamentally changes the nature of design itself. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Tom Caulfield episode out now #TomCaulfield #GlobalFoundries #AI #Technology #Innovation

Tom Caulfield says growing up middle-class on Long Island gave him grit. As CEO of GlobalFoundries, he reflects on how being surrounded by people from different walks of life taught him how to connect with all kinds of personalities. And before the internet, staying inside all day wasn’t really an option. You went outside, figured things out, and learned how to navigate the world. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Tom Caulfield episode out now #TomCaulfield #GlobalFoundries #Leadership #Mindset #Growth

A strong foundation matters more than having everything figured out. Tom Caulfield, CEO of GlobalFoundries, talks about the importance of education and building a solid base of knowledge. Your interests and career path can always evolve, but having a strong foundation gives you the ability to keep learning and adapt to whatever comes next. 🎙️ A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton 📅 Tom Caulfield episode out now #TomCaulfield #GlobalFoundries #Education #Leadership #Learning