Embedded Executive Podcast
Rich Nass, Embedded Computing Design
Each week, Embedded Computing Design’s EVP Rich Nass speaks to an executive in the embedded industry to understand what’s happening with the latest products, standards, and trends. The frank discussions reveal the real, behind the scenes issues, so the design community knows what’s coming down the pike. Topics covered in artificial intelligence, machine learning, embedded systems, internet of things, industrial automation, automotive applications, open source and more.
Episodes
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Apr 2, 2026 • 5min
embedded world 2026 Podcast with QNX
Ken Briodagh, Editor-in-Chief of Embedded Computing Design, interviews Joao Pereira, Embedded Market EMEA with QNX at embedded world 2026
Apr 1, 2026 • 12min
Embedded Executive: We Are In a Memory Crisis | Everspin
Sean Dougherty, Vice President at Everspin Technologies, is an executive focused on MRAM and non-volatile memory solutions. He discusses a real memory crisis driven by AI's massive capacity and bandwidth needs. He explains why this shortage is different, who gets prioritized for limited supply, and how MRAM alternatives and geopolitical forces shape short-term outlooks.
Mar 31, 2026 • 9min
embedded world 2026 Podcast with Lattice Semiconductor
Lattice Semiconductor's Esam Elashmawi sits with Embedded Computing Design's Rich Nass to talk about the company's latest programmable devices.
Mar 27, 2026 • 6min
embedded world 2026 Podcast with Rambus
Systems are demanding more from their memory subsystems, and they can get it thanks to the latest controller from Rambus, as evidenced in the discussion between Rambus' Bart Stevens and Embedded Computing Design's Rich Nass.
Mar 25, 2026 • 5min
embedded world 2026 Podcast with Axelera AI
Handling your AI off-chip is a great way to increase performance, which was the topic of the discussion between Axelera's Fabrizio DelMaffeo and Rich Nass of Embedded Computing Design
Mar 25, 2026 • 14min
Embedded Executive: Dealing With the Massive Power Draw in Data Centers | Infineon
Steve Tateosian, SVP of IoT, Compute and Wireless at Infineon, is an expert in industrial power conversion for data centers and telecom. He talks about rising PSU power levels and why efficiency now matters more than ever. He explains wide bandgap tech like GaN and SiC and Infineon’s system-level tools for faster, safer power-supply development.
Mar 23, 2026 • 4min
embedded world 2026 Podcast with Tria Technologies
Editor Rich Nass interviews Alex Wood, Global Marketing Director, Tria Technologies, and Robert Thompson, Director Edge Processing Ecosystems, NXP, at embedded world 2026.
Mar 18, 2026 • 14min
Embedded Executive: Once Again, You MUST Implement Security | Thistle Technologies
Window Snyder, Founder and CEO of Thistle Technologies and a 30-year security veteran from Apple, Microsoft and more, explains how Thistle helps embed strong security into device design. Short takes cover why embedded devices need special protections, the importance of reliable update mechanisms and hardware-protected keys, and practical ways to handle legacy device risks.
Mar 4, 2026 • 11min
Embedded Executive: embedded world in Germany is Nearly Here | Axel Sikora
Axel Sikora, professor and chairman of the Embedded World technical conference, leads research on reliable embedded systems and real-time secure wireless communication. He previews distributed edge AI with an octopus metaphor. He discusses how AI reshapes embedded design, the new application/use-case track, session selection for a packed program, and rising security and regulatory concerns.
Feb 25, 2026 • 13min
Embedded Executive: Bluetooth and Industrial Are Joining Forces | Blecon
Simon Ford, founder of Blecon and Bluetooth specialist helping industry use low‑power tracking via mobile fleets. He explains why Bluetooth is finally suited for industrial and frontline-worker settings. He contrasts Bluetooth with Wi‑Fi. He outlines how mobile devices become sensing networks and teases surprising use cases like cold‑chain monitoring and rapid adoption.
