Today on The Semiconductor Podcast, we’re honored to feature Dr. Veena Chakravarthi,Director of Research & Engineering , LeadSoc Technologies Pvt Ltd and a semiconductor industry veteran with 38+ years of experience across VLSI, SoC architecture, research, startups, and academia.
In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Dr. Veena Chakravarthi shares: 🚀 Her journey into VLSI & SoC design when India’s semiconductor ecosystem was still nascent 🧭 How semiconductor leadership has evolved over the past two decades 🧠 Real-world challenges in SoC architecture, low-power design, and IP-led innovation 🏗️ Building and scaling high-performance Offshore Development Centers (ODCs) 🎓 Bridging industry and academia as a professor, mentor, and researcher 📘 The story behind her widely referenced book A Practical Approach to VLSI SoC Design 🌸 A special early Women’s Day conversation on navigating deep tech as a woman leader, retaining women talent, and inspiring the next generation 🌷 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 : Dr. Veena Chakravarthi Dr. Veena Chakravarthi is a semiconductor industry veteran with over 38 years of experience spanning VLSI and SoC architecture, design methodology, low-power systems, and end-to-end silicon realization. She currently serves as Director (Research & Engineering) at LeadSoc Technologies, where she drives research-led innovation, leads offshore development center (ODC) setup and scaling for global clients, and focuses on customer engagement, IP development, and SoC architecture definition. Her distinguished career includes senior leadership roles at Synopsys, co-founding and serving as CTO of a medtech startup with multiple US and India patents, and heading research at a leading engineering institute, where she mentored PhD scholars and actively bridged academia–industry gaps. A respected educator and published author of A Practical Approach to VLSI SoC Design (2nd edition), Dr. Chakravarthi is widely admired for her deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and passion for nurturing next-generation semiconductor talentWatch the episode here:
