In this podcast episode, we explore Intel's recent challenges and the surprising exit of its CEO, Pat Gelsinger. Once a powerhouse in the chip industry, Intel has struggled to keep up after missing key opportunities in mobile and artificial intelligence, while its competitors embraced specialization. Gelsinger implemented an ambitious and costly plan to transform Intel into a leading contract chip manufacturer, but it ultimately fell short due to industry shifts toward AI and internal cultural hurdles. His departure underscores the difficulties large companies face in adapting to rapid technological advancements and the immense challenges involved in orchestrating a significant corporate turnaround.
