Crafting the Opensource Roadmap OpenSource VLSI Projects & RISC-V

🚀 RISC-V, Open-Source VLSI, and Building Startups in India | Podcast with Shreesh Kulkarni 🎙️

In this exciting episode, I sit down with Shreesh Kulkarni — an open-source powerhouse contributing to RISC-V International, OpenHW Group, and Redwood EDA — to uncover the future of RISC-V, open-source VLSI, and the roadmap to becoming an open-source contributor.

We dive into:
✅ Why RISC-V is a game-changer for hardware startups
✅ Opportunities for Indian startups in sectors like IoT, AI accelerators, automotive, and space tech
✅ The rise of RISC-V verification and the challenges in ensuring core reliability
✅ How India’s semiconductor ecosystem is evolving — from government incentives to open-source collaborations
✅ Practical advice for aspiring engineers to transition into RISC-V design and verification

🎧 Whether you're a student, engineer, or entrepreneur — this episode will inspire you to dive into open-source hardware, explore RISC-V innovations, and maybe even build your own startup!

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