5/07/2025

🎙️ Silicon Roads: Steering the Future of Automotive Chips & Startups | Guest - Murugavel Ganesan


In this episode of The Semiconductor Podcast, we’re joined by a dynamic leader , Mr. Murugavel Ganesan , who has navigated the world of semiconductors through the halls of Intel and Infineon, and now leads the charge at SiliconAuto — a company shaping the future of automotive chip design and intelligent mobility 🚗⚙️.

This episode dives into a variety of thought-provoking topics: - Industry 4.0 & AI-driven chip design: How these innovations are transforming the semiconductor landscape 🧠💡 - Building chips for EVs & autonomous vehicles vs. consumer gadgets: Exploring the technical and strategic challenges 🔍 - Autonomous driving: Is it a natural tech evolution or a societal necessity? 🛣️ - Startups thriving amidst semiconductor giants: How innovation and agility fuel success 🚀 - Global lessons: Insights from hubs like Taiwan, Germany, and the US, and how India can carve its niche in automotive semiconductors 🇮🇳 - Career guidance: For engineers stepping into product leadership roles and aspiring entrepreneurs venturing into deep tech 🧭 - Guest’s personal blog (https://blog.digitalelectronics.co.in) : Here
- His leadership philosophy: How he balance corporate leadership, mentoring, and ecosystem-building 🌐✍️
Whether you're a professional in the chip industry, a curious technologist, or a founder at the intersection of mobility and microelectronics, this episode offers rich insights, hard-earned lessons, and a compelling vision for the automotive semiconductor roadmap to 2035 and beyond 📅🔮. In this podcast series, discussion on VLSI and its related fields is presented, focusing on recent developments and advancements in the industry. Topics such as the latest trends and innovations in semiconductor technology are explored, offering insights into the evolving landscape. Career guidance is shared, providing practical advice for navigating the field, along with success stories that highlight the journeys of professionals who have made their mark in VLSI. Whether for students, professionals, or those interested in the subject, valuable knowledge is offered to help stay informed and succeed in this dynamic area. Guest : Mr. Murugavel Ganesan M. Murugavel Ganesan is currently the Product Director at SiliconAuto India. He is a seasoned semiconductor product and technical leader with extensive ASIC and SoC experience across the Automotive, Telecom, Wireless, Wireline, and IoT domains. With a well-rounded career spanning over 25 years, Murugavel has successfully managed complex programs at Intel and driven innovation at Infineon Technologies. He excels at navigating the intricacies of product definition, strategy, customer engagement, technical execution, and the integration of emerging and advanced semiconductor technologies. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Murugavel is widely recognized for delivering innovative solutions with a strong emphasis on timeliness, quality, precise communication, and effective problem-solving strategies. His unwavering passion for technology, commitment to quality excellence, and the dynamic opportunities at SiliconAuto fuel his drive to lead the future of automotive innovation.

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