Kicking off at 9am sharp, last Thursday, we hosted our first Innovation Breakfast of the series at The Forge in Bristol. What began as a short presentation quickly turned into something much more valuable: a genuine cross-industry roundtable where leaders compared challenges, shared insights and explored the real tensions shaping innovation today.
The session followed Chatham House Rules but we can say this: the room brought together an unusually diverse mix of perspectives. From scientific research and semiconductor innovation to advanced engineering, defence, media, public sector policy and cutting-edge tech businesses, we had leaders at the table who rarely get
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Over the last five years, NVIDIA has transformed from a gaming GPU company to a leader in AI, thanks to strategic investments in innovation. Meanwhile, Intel, a historic leader in semiconductors, has faced significant challenges and recently announced cost-cutting measures as it attempts to regain its footing in an evolving landscape (https://www.reuters.com/technology/intel-ceo-pitch-board-plans-shed-assets-cut-costs-source-says-2024-09-01/).
Let’s explore what went right for NVIDIA and where Intel has struggled, highlighting two contrasting approaches to business strategy and innovation.
NVIDIA’s success in recent years can be attributed to a decisive shift towards AI computing, moving beyond its traditional GPU
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