Warren Savage

Warren is a fixture in Silicon Valley with professional interests in all things semiconductor. He is currently working as a subject matter expert for DARPA.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

Last post on Twitter/X. Follow me on Bluesky, @warrensavage.bsky.social as you like.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

@jasonfried @elonmusk It’s amazing what we can do when we act without fear.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

Been waiting for this a few years. Nice

[ChipEstimate @chipestimate]

True Circuits Announces Availability of JSPICE™ Simulation and Design Environment. Read more>> https://t.co/MDnGs5pR5C

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

Yes. The problem with taking other people’s money is that’s the first thing you lose.

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

Independence in business can't be bought, it can only be lost. You start with it, and you either keep it, or you lose it. My take is far too many give it up far too soon.

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

What do they got?

A big team, lots of money, a strong brand, seemingly unlimited resources, panache, reputation, all that. They’re established.

They’re your competitors.

You want to look away, but you see them everywhere. Their ads on your social, their name in the media, your dream clients on their website.

But you know what else they got?

Bigger company bloat. Overflowing obligations. Narratives to uphold. Appearances to maintain. Entitlement. Too much overhead.

They’re slow. They’re conservative. They talk too much. They’ve stopped taking risks. They’re resting on their laurels, gliding on their reputation. They’re on defense.

What they’ve really got is a lot to lose.

What do you got?

Hunger. Drive. Grit. Scrappiness. Independence. You’re on offense.

You don’t have enough, which is why you’re dangerous. You have no choice but to be clever and creative. To make up for what you don’t have with something they can’t have: The underdog spirit.

You can move. You can adjust. You can adapt. You can get it done while they’re still stuck deciding what to do.

Small is not a stepping stone. Small is not less than. It’s greater than. It’s faster than. It’s better than.

Savor your position. You don’t get to be the underdog forever. The baton will be passed. But for now, it’s your magic wand. Use it.

We stand with the underdogs.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

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With ad-based social media beyond repair. I’m hoping different ideas might develop.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

Anyone going to DAC on July 11-3 and want to meet, DM me.

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

"How can I be a better writer?" By being a better editor.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

@jasonfried Big fan of letting the humans make decisions. Also spot on about creeping complexity being at the root of many deep bugs.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

@stevemeier853 Not being a sw guy, thats interesting. My theory was the cost and time to gratification is worlds apart.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

Seems like there is a lot of excitement around open source EDA and IP. In a community this small is this realistic?

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

@stevemeier853 My feeling too. Why does it work for sw?

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

@jasonfried I would agree, however there’s something to be said for the adage that if you can’t explain something succintly, you probably dont understand it all that well.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

State of the art for a 21st century tech company.

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

The Basecamp Employee Handbook, including all our benefits, responsibilities per role, code of conduct, and everything in between has been reformatted and published for all to see. Here you go: https://t.co/RqHwwVvz8u

[Lawrence O'Donnell @Lawrence]

These 2 minutes will make your day.

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

Here's a hint to the theme of my talk of the importance of IP suppliers in the semiconductor ecosystem at the Silvaco SURGE event on October 9th. Lots of good IP-oriented customer presentations as well.

Register here: https://t.co/VpCS2ILVOn

Looking for…https://t.co/rfh61Ll5zu

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

I'm going to be part of an interesting panel this Tuesday on the cyber security of chips.  Of course I talk about IP and an attack entry point.   https://t.co/wXUX1pR5l8 https://t.co/a2pFFnNrUr

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

We lost a good friend of mine and the semiconductor industry yesterday with the passing of Claude Moughanni.  I got the chance to interview him on my little TV show about 2 years ago.  I'm still in shock and sadness.

RIP, Claude.  I miss you already.…https://t.co/0c9bZyyvaT

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

Great opportunity to learn about what we are doing in flash memory interfaces. https://t.co/6OPTCaY79u

[Warren Savage @warren_savage]

A little something for everyone this year. IP theft talk should be interesting. https://t.co/Q5Kuk75Ntw