In this episode, we talk with Guru Prasad Rao, Distinguished Engineer at Cadence Design Systems, one of the world’s leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) companies. Over a career spanning three decades, Guru has shaped the tools and technologies that power modern electronics from the earliest chip design systems to today’s AI-driven era.
In this episode, here’s what we dive into:
💡 What it means to be a Distinguished Engineer — and why failing fast matters in innovation
💡 How EDA software became the invisible backbone of modern chip design
💡 Lessons from Bell Labs, Motorola, and Cadence that shaped three decades of technology
💡 How semiconductors, packaging, and AI are redefining the boundaries of design
💡 The mindset shifts behind leadership, mentorship, and long-term impact in engineering
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Guru’s journey spans Bell Labs, Motorola, and Cadence Design Systems, where he has led architecture, scalability, and software innovation at the heart of the semiconductor revolution. His work bridges decades of transformation — from drafting boards to billions of transistors — and continues to shape how the world designs the electronics of tomorrow.
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About Dr. Manish Arora
Dr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has helped grow LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses. Currently, he is developing Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and years of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical expertise and practical insights to every conversation.
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