Semiconductor Leadership
The semiconductor industry isn't just about chips—it's the foundation of technological sovereignty. We place executive leaders who drive innovation in chip design, build resilient fabrication ecosystems, and create the infrastructure that powers everything from AI to national security. From advanced process nodes to strategic manufacturing, we find the visionaries building America's semiconductor future.
We're building The Foundry Initiative—a modular U.S.-based 7nm microfab focused on short-run, strategic chip production. Mission-aligned. Quietly moving forward.
Key Roles We Place
Chief Technology Officer – Semiconductor Design
Technology leaders driving chip architecture innovation, implementing advanced EDA tools, and building design teams that push the boundaries of performance, power efficiency, and semiconductor functionality.
VP, Fabrication Operations & Process Engineering
Fab leaders optimizing semiconductor manufacturing processes, managing yield enhancement programs, and implementing advanced process technologies that maximize production efficiency and chip quality.
Head of Analog & Mixed-Signal Design
Design leaders specializing in analog circuit development, mixed-signal architectures, and power management solutions that enable complex semiconductor systems and next-generation chip functionality.
Chief Product Officer – Semiconductor Platforms
Product leaders defining chip roadmaps, managing semiconductor product portfolios, and driving market strategy for specialized processors, AI chips, and custom silicon solutions.
VP, Advanced Packaging & Assembly
Packaging leaders developing innovative chip packaging solutions, implementing 3D integration technologies, and optimizing assembly processes that enhance semiconductor performance and reliability.
Head of AI & Machine Learning Chip Design
AI hardware leaders designing specialized processors for machine learning workloads, implementing neural network acceleration, and building chips that power next-generation AI applications.
VP, Semiconductor Supply Chain & Materials
Supply chain leaders managing critical semiconductor materials, building resilient sourcing strategies, and ensuring manufacturing continuity for complex chip production and advanced process technologies.
Chief Quality Officer – Semiconductor Manufacturing
Quality leaders implementing statistical process control, managing defect reduction programs, and building quality systems that ensure semiconductor reliability and manufacturing excellence.
Head of Semiconductor IP & Licensing
IP strategy leaders managing semiconductor intellectual property portfolios, building licensing frameworks, and creating strategic partnerships that accelerate chip development and market access.
VP, Test & Validation Engineering
Test leaders developing semiconductor validation methodologies, implementing automated test equipment strategies, and building test programs that ensure chip functionality and performance at scale.
Ideal Anchor Client Profile
We're seeking one strategic semiconductor partner driving chip innovation and building critical manufacturing capabilities
Anchor Client Strategy
We're selecting one anchor client to co-develop our Semiconductor practice. If you're building advanced chip architectures, scaling fabrication capabilities, or developing strategic semiconductor technologies—we'd love to align. This partnership will shape how we serve leaders building America's semiconductor future and technological sovereignty.
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