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Ben studies how technology transitions reshape competitive advantage and market structure, from semiconductors and AI infrastructure to adoption and business strategy.
Helping Intel stay in the semiconductor manufacturing game should be among one of the highest priorities for all US-based technology companies. While TSMC is the leader in manufacturing process technology, they remain a geo-political risk should China decide to enforce its will on the region. Samsun
ReadYesterday, news broke that the US Court of Appeals overturned the 2019 ruling in favor of the FTC over Qualcomm on antitrust behavior. There is so much to unpack in this ruling, many that have specific implications on future antitrust rulings, but also critical elements in IP protection law. I’ve wr
ReadIn the wake of the Spectre and Meltdown, it seems odd to write a post making the point I hope to make today. However as hard as it may be to believe, we truly are entering the golden era of the semiconductor industry. I recall many personal conversations with Broadcom co-found Henry Samueli, where h
ReadMarc Andreessen famously articulated that “software is eating the world”. However, embedded in this observation is the central point that, before software can eat the world, semiconductors must eat it first. Thanks to Moore’s Law, this is exactly what is happening. We are on a journey to not just co
ReadIt’s the first time for both Betsy and me: she’s never given birth before and I’ve never helped a goat produce a kid. My heart races as I pace her pen, reviewing what I need to know to make sure she has a safe delivery. She seems as content in her…
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