Episode 26: A fireside chat with Steve Hoover

In this podcast, Dr. Ashish Darbari talks to Steve Hoover, founder & CEO of Redwood EDA. Steve explains why he left a well-paid job at Intel to start Redwood EDA. Ashish asks Steve about why he has another language. The chat dives deep into Transactional Verilog (TL-Verilog), and why we should care about it? Steve explains how TL-Verilog will be a game-changer for RISC-V, formal methods, abstraction, UVM, tools, better debug, and open-source silicon efforts. Steve explains how his course is changing the way students learn digital design, computer architecture, and processor design. Do not forget to listen to Steve’s five tips.The new course registration deadline is 24 August. Register at: https://www.vlsisystemdesign.com/riscv-based-myth/