פרק 52: אנדי גרוב, רק הפרנואיד שורד

In this episode of Optikast, Matan Zinger discusses Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel, and his book "Only the Paranoid Survive." The episode begins with Grove's early life and escape from Hungary, highlighting his drive and intellectual curiosity. It then transitions to Intel's early days, focusing on memory cards and the economic challenges of semiconductor manufacturing. The conversation then shifts to the threat Intel faced from Japanese competitors in the 1980s and the strategic decision to move away from memory and focus on microprocessors. Zinger also touches on Grove's concept of "10x changes" and strategic dissonance, illustrating how companies struggle to adapt to significant market shifts. The episode concludes with a discussion of Intel's difficult decision to exit the memory business, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of Grove's insights in the next episode.