In this episode of TechThreads: Weaving the Intelligent Future, legendary chip architect Jim Keller joins Nandan Nayampally, Baya Systems’ Chief Commercial Officer, to explore how openness, modularity, and simplicity are redefining the architecture of intelligence.

From his early work on Apple’s A4 through A7 processors to today’s AI-driven computing revolution, Jim shares how every leap in performance has come from breaking complexity down into composable, modular layers. Referencing The Systems Bible, he explains why “you can’t fix broken complicated systems”, and why the only path forward is to design simpler components that can scale and evolve together.

The conversation spans:
- The AI paradigm shift. Why traditional compute models no longer scale.
- How data movement, not just compute, has become the new frontier.
- The rise of chiplets and software-driven fabrics for scalable design.
- The power of open ecosystems like RISC-V and OCA to democratize AI innovation.
- Building a path toward sovereign and collaborative compute platforms worldwide.

Listen as Jim Keller unpacks the engineering philosophy behind building open, intelligent systems and what it means for the future of AI and computing at scale.

In this episode of Tech Threads, Nandan Nayampally sits down with Sally Ward-Foxton (EE Times) and Dr. Ian Cutress (More Than Moore) for an unfiltered look at the state of AI, from the far edge to hyperscale data centers.

Ahead of the recording, we asked our LinkedIn followers to weigh in on some of the biggest questions in AI today, from bottlenecks in system design to the future of GPUs. Those poll results are revealed and discussed in the episode, bringing your insights directly into the conversation.

The discussion covers where the real bottlenecks lie in AI system design, whether “AI at the edge” is living up to the hype, and if GPUs will continue to dominate or give way to new architectures. With insights on hardware-software co-design, open vs proprietary ecosystems, and the realities of scaling AI infrastructure, this episode blends deep technical perspective with candid industry observations.

If you care about AI performance, power efficiency, and what’s next in compute architecture, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Tech Threads: Weaving the Intelligent Future, Baya Systems' CCO Nandan Nayampally welcomes Fabrizio Del Maffeo, founder and CEO of Axelera AI, one of Europe’s most promising AI semiconductor startups. The conversation opens with a sharp look at the growing shift from cloud to edge AI, exploring the power, cost, latency constraints, and more importantly, the regional and use-case considerations that are reshaping how and where intelligence is deployed.
The discussion covers strategies for deploying AI at the network edge, adapting to rapidly evolving workloads, and leveraging digital in-memory computing to enable low-power, high-throughput inference acceleration. It also delves into the future of chiplet-based design, the role of open and programmable hardware, and broader efforts to democratize compute. With shared perspectives on “scale within” and scalable system architectures, this episode offers a compelling view into the future of distributed AI.

 In this episode of Tech Threads: Weaving the Intelligent Future, host Nandan Nayampally welcomes Rochan Sankar, AI infrastructure pioneer and founder of Enfabrica, for a deep dive into the next frontier of intelligent computing. Together, they explore one of the most critical and often overlooked challenges in AI: data movement, and its impact at every level from cloud to end device.  The discussion explores new system architecture, key’s to scalability, optical interconnects, chiplet innovation and impacts, and a whole lot more. From startup lessons to bold predictions, this conversation delivers candid insights and forward-looking perspectives on what it will take to build truly scalable AI systems.

Whether you're an engineer, architect, or simply curious about the technologies shaping tomorrow’s computing landscape, this episode delivers both substance and inspiration. Listen in to discover what’s redefining performance at the infrastructure layer—and what’s coming next.

In this riveting episode of Baya Systems' Tech Threads podcast, tech luminaries Raja Koduri, founder and CEO of Mihiri AI and Dr. Sailesh Kumar, founder and CEO of Baya Systems unpack the explosive growth of the intelligent compute era where AI demands unprecedented scalability. From Koduri’s trailblazing accelerated computing work at Apple, Intel, and AMD to Kumar’s innovations in software-defined networking, they reveal how today’s supply-constrained systems are evolving through chiplet technology and simplified architectures to meet the tripling annual needs of AI models.

Koduri stresses simplicity in design, advocating for software abstractions and hardware that hide complexity to enable seamless scaling. Kumar details the need for configurable, software-defined fabrics to support heterogeneous compute workloads.

From the elegance of “simple” scaling solutions to the critical role of software-hardware co-design, this episode is a masterclass in understanding the tech that powers our world—and what’s coming next. This episode is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike, offering a thrilling glimpse into the trillion-agent AI future and the scalable, boundary-pushing innovations shaping tomorrow’s world.

Learn more about Baya Systems' software-defined fabrics solutions for scalable AI at bayasystems.com

In the second episode of the Tech Threads podcast, Nandan Nayampally, Chief Commercial Officer at Baya Systems, interviews Keith Witek, Chief Operating Officer at Tenstorrent. The discussion focuses on the new frontiers of AI and the technological challenges they present. Witek, a seasoned technology executive with a rich background at companies like Google, SiFive, Tesla, and AMD, shares insights into Tenstorrent’s recent $693 million fundraising and their mission to bring high-performance RISC-V cores to data centers and mobile phones. He emphasizes the importance of open platforms, drawing parallels to how Linux competes with Windows, and highlights Tenstorrent’s partnerships, such as with Baya Systems, to enhance system design efficiency and speed up market delivery.

The conversation also delves into broader industry trends, including the consolidation of control points in the supply chain, the impact of trade wars, and the need for sovereign technology development to reduce dependency on monopolies.
Witek and Nayampally discuss the transformative potential of AI, predicting disruptions in sectors like autonomous driving, healthcare, and entertainment, where AI could redefine business models and societal structures. They explore the role of chiplet technology in making hardware more agile and cost-effective, advocating for standardization to foster innovation.

The episode concludes with a call to join the open platform movement to accelerate progress, overcome barriers like slowing Moore’s Law, and create a larger market pie for all stakeholders.

In this inaugural episode of Tech Threads, hosted by Stan Reiss, we welcome Baya Systems’ new board members, Siva Yerramilli (Synopsys) and Manish Muthal (Maverick Silicon), for a deep dive into the rapid evolution of the semiconductor industry. As AI accelerates innovation, chiplet-based architectures are redefining how chips are designed and built, all while Moore’s Law slows down.
Join us as we explore what’s driving this shift, the challenges ahead, and how the industry is adapting to meet the demands of next-generation computing.