Startups Panel: Navigating The Last Mile

Featured Speakers:

• Neeraj Paliwal​, SVP, Product Management, IP, Synopsys
• Sudhir Mallya, Rapidus​
• Benjamin Floering, Density AI​
• Sagar Sonar, Cerebras 

Key Takeaways:

• Navigate the Final Phase to Production: Gain visibility into the critical last steps of the silicon journey—from backend physical design to GDS handoff, fabrication, and packaging.
• Learn from Startup Veterans: Hear real‑world experiences and lessons learned from experts who have successfully brought silicon to production.
• Manage Development Complexity: Understand how to handle the increasing complexity of late‑stage design and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure Foundry Readiness: Discover best practices for preparing designs for smooth handoff to foundries and successful fabrication.
• Make Informed Packaging Decisions: Explore key considerations and tradeoffs in selecting the right packaging approach.
• Mitigate Supply Chain Risk: Learn how to anticipate and reduce supply‑chain challenges to deliver production‑ready silicon more reliably.