Thank you Salah Nasri for organizing this podcast!
Photo: Ellen Wendelin Loh, ET Tan & Salah Nasri
What makes a risky tech bet pay off? Here’s the formula.
In this Semiconductor Leadership Podcast episode, ET Tan — former HP & Seagate Technology leader and a pioneer in R&D — breaks down the difference between bold innovation and costly missteps:
Start with insight — deeply understand the real market need.
Engineer precisely — combine tech elements to deliver what the market craves:
Faster. Smaller. Cheaper.
Whether you’re building next-gen chips or launching a startup, ET’s advice cuts through the noise:
→ Don’t chase trends. Solve pain points.
→ Innovation wins when it meets urgency with clarity.
→ Tech is a tool — leadership is the multiplier.
Full episode highlights:
• The million-transistor breakthrough at HP
• Why UK & US innovation cultures differ — and what Penang can learn
• How Malaysia can lead in the next global semiconductor wave
Listen now and get a masterclass in product-market fit, leadership, and turning vision into velocity.
