Kamran Elahian discusses the current golden age of entrepreneurship and innovation in a global economy. He outlines his extensive experience founding and investing in technology companies. Elahian argues that innovation in content, software, microelectronics, and other fields continually increases value. However, innovation must consider human values to avoid potential downsides like weapons proliferation or loss of privacy. Overall, Elahian advocates for a global, multicultural, and meritocratic approach to innovation that benefits all stakeholders.
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4. Kamran Elahian
CAE Systems: Co-founder, CAD software, acquired by Tektronix for $75M
24 Years Hi-Tech
Entrepreneurship
Cirrus Logic: Co-founder, Fabless semiconductor, IPO at $150M; peak at $3.5B
NeoMagic: Co-founder, mobile multimedia IC, IPO at $300M; peak at $700M
Centillium: Co-founder, communication IC, IPO at $700M; peak at $4B
Global Profile
Financing/Operating Investment Entities in U.S., Japan, Germany, France, Taiwan, Singapore,
India, Israel, Armenia and China; Fluency in English and Persian, limited French and Japanese
Global Catalyst Partners: Chairman and Co-founder
14 Years Global Venture
Capital
Silicon Valley international, multistage, technology oriented venture capital firm. Invests in leading
edge technology companies in the U.S., China, Japan, India & Israel
Global Catalyst Foundation: Chairman and Co-founder – private foundation with mission to
improve peoples’ lives through effective application of IT.
17 Years nonProfit/Public Service
Relief International-Schools Online: Chairman Emeritus – humanitarian agency that provides
emergency relief, development assistance & program services to vulnerable communities
worldwide. Provided Computers and access to the Internet for 6400 Schools in 36 Countries.
UNGAID: Former Co-Chair - United Nations global forum that promotes the use of information
and communication technologies in developing countries.
20. Geographic Innovation
Diaspora In Silicon Valley
•
India(Juniper, Cavium), China (Yahoo,
YouTube) Israel(SanDisk, Checkpoint),
Iran (Ebay, Cirrus Logic),
Russia(Google, Evernote),...
Diaspora Of Silicon Valley Culture
•
Local and Virtual Incubators (Plug &
Play, 500 Startups, Unreasonable
Institute,...)
21. Digital-Divide ------------> Digital Unite
21st Century Education
Interaction, New Ideas
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Investment
Job Creation
Global Catalyst Foundation
27. Dark Side of Innovation
Weapons of Mass Destruction
•
(Nuclear, Chemical, Cyber-Attacks)
Big Brother, Rise of the Demonic Robots
Mutant Monsters, Biological Germs
Global Financial Collapse (2008)
•
(High IRR Justifies Every Action)
29. Speculation vs. Innovation
Speculation Capitalism:
• IRR Driven that ONLY Benefits Shareholders
Innovation Capitalism:
• IRR Driven that Benefits Shareholders, Employees,
Customers, Society and Environment (SPI)
30. Global Innovation Economy
Innovation (develop a product/service that benefits humanity)
Multicultural (Diaspora)
Global Approach
Acceptance of Failure
Meritocracy
Shared Ownership
Participatory Management