Watch our exclusive interview with Forrest Norrod, EVP and GM of the Data Center Solutions Business Group at AMD (NASDAQ: AMD)
As the world of #computing is changing at an unprecedented scale, AMD sits right at the epicenter - driven by major recent #developments and strategic partnerships.
We started by discussing Forrest’s philosophy of being #customer-centric, and why this matters so much in this industry. Customers aren’t looking for a piece of #technology or silicon - they’re looking for complete #solutions to real problems.
We then explored #datacenters in #space. Is it possible? Harnessing #solar energy is an obvious advantage, but there are serious #challenges - from the fragility of #GPUs in space environments to the complexity of dissipating heat from chips.
As AMD evolved from a CPU challenger into an end-to-end data center platform company, we discussed what it took to make that #transition a reality - from adopting a #SystemsFirst engineering mindset to strategic moves like the $5B #acquisition of ZT Systems.
And with AMD’s recent partnership with OpenAI, where OpenAI is set to deploy #6gigawatts of AMD GPUs, we dove into the #journey behind that collaboration and what it means for positioning AMD at the forefront of the #AI era.
We also discussed how the role of the #builder is evolving given these technological shifts. And as a turn-based gamer, Forrest even shared that he writes #games himself - still waiting on that #demo, Forrest 😉
Lastly, we touched on why all of AMD’s server #CPUs are named after cities in #Italy, and wrapped up with #advice for current and future entrepreneurs navigating this new era of computing.
And can you guess Forrest favorite #movie? 🤖 🏙️🎬
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Building long term strategy
02:27 Non Obvious Lessons
04:44 Data Centers in Space
06:52 Internal Shifts in AMD
09:19 Impact of Shifts on Customer Relations
11:06 Impact of Memory Capacity
13:33 Selling to OpenAI
15:22 Effects of Customer Input
15:40 AGI
19:08 The Future of Coding
21:46 Projects outside of AMD
22:10 AI on Physical worlds
25:24 Favorite & Most surprising Country
26:59 Hobbies and Passions
27:43 Advice for entrepreneurs
29:16 Career Mentor
30:30 Coffee with historical figure
31:39 Exciting Tech outside of AI
33:22 Favorite Movie
