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How Pat Gelsinger Is Rewriting Intels Silicon Playbook
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's aggressive turnaround strategy, launched in 2021 and now hitting critical milestones in 2026. They break down his IDM 2.0 plan—a $100 billion investment in expanding chip fabrication capacity, including new fabs in Ohio, Germany, and Ireland. The hosts discuss how Gelsinger is betting on Intel's foundry services to compete with TSMC and Samsung, and why winning the US CHIPS Act funding—over $8.5 billion in grants and loans—has been pivotal. They also explore the cultural shift from a design-driven company to a…
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