The latest Q5 interview is with Hal Philipp, founder of Quantum Research Group. He reveals his thoughts on expanding a UK-based semiconductor business globally, steering clear of VC funding and the customer impact of the acquisition by Atmel.
The five short sharp questions this week are:
1. What were the most challenging aspects of expanding a UK-based semiconductor business globally?
2. Why did you decide to steer clear of VC funding and bank loans when these options may have given you the opportunity to grow much faster?
3. You have design wins with global leaders in mobile phones and other high volume products. How did you persuade them to deal with Quantum when it was such a relatively small company?
4. How have people's day-to-day roles changed at Quantum since the company was bought by Atmel?
5. What will the company's acquisition by Atmel mean for your customers?
Read his answers in the full interview: Q5 interview - Hal Philipp, founder of Quantum Research Group
Remember, you can read all the Electronics Weekly Q5 interviews. From ARM's chairman, Sir Robin Saxby, to touchscreen technology firm Zytronic's MD, Mark Cambridge, the business leaders share their particular insights on the UK electronics industry.
4. How have people's day-to-day roles changed at Quantum since the company was bought by Atmel?
5. What will the company's acquisition by Atmel mean for your customers?
Read his answers in the full interview: Q5 interview - Hal Philipp, founder of Quantum Research Group
Remember, you can read all the Electronics Weekly Q5 interviews. From ARM's chairman, Sir Robin Saxby, to touchscreen technology firm Zytronic's MD, Mark Cambridge, the business leaders share their particular insights on the UK electronics industry.
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