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StartupsCA / Silicon Valley·Ranked Wednesday, July 8, 2026

After decades in Silicon Valley, a former Apple and Amazon engineer started an AI chip company in his mid-50s

Former Apple and Amazon engineer launches AI chip startup in mid-50s.

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#15 that day3.45/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%3/10
Economic impact · weight 25%3/10
Job impact · weight 20%4/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%6/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%1/10

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