Untold Story Behind The Semiconductor Industry In Bangladesh | Mohammed Enayetur Rahman | TEDxRUET
The semiconductor industry is expanding quietly as a highly promising sector for Bangladesh. Mohammed Enayetur Rahman, CEO of Ulkasemi, the country's first semiconductor design firm, speaks about his unconventional career path, sharing his dramatic move from the security and comfort of a world-class global tech firm to pursue his vision of making Bangladesh a new player in the semiconductor industry. He shares in his speech the numerous challenges he braved in pursuing this ambitious goal while risking his whole career and wealth. Rahman illustrates his journey from an engineer to an entrepreneur and opens a new door for the nation. Rahman's life journey inspires the youth and shows the importance of taking risks to do something remarkable. He showed that a small decision can not only change one's own life but also the future of an entire sector of a country. Mohammed Enayetur Rahman, former *Ryzen Engineer* and CEO of *ULKASEMI*, is leading Bangladesh’s tech revolution. Under his leadership, *ULKASEMI* has pioneered *AI, IoT,* and *next-gen semiconductor innovations*. His strategic collaborations, including *TSMC DCA* and an *ISO 9001-2015-certified center*, showcase his dedication to positioning Bangladesh on the global tech map. Recognized as *one of 184 Commercially Important Persons (CIP)*, he has made significant contributions to business and technology. At *TEDxRUET*, he will explore the fast-paced world of *semiconductors, entrepreneurship,* and *Bangladesh’s role in future technology*. His work exemplifies the *transformative power of innovation*, inspiring the next generation to lead in a rapidly evolving digital world. *TEDxRUET* continues *TED’s* mission of sharing ideas that spark change. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a visionary shaping Bangladesh’s tech future! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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