Epic Semi aims to serve all verticals across the semiconductor industry through collaboration with global partners
The set up of Epic Semi will lay the infrastructure for a thriving semiconductor industry
Epic Semi offers spec to custom silicon capabilities, from architecture/RTL/IP, to physical design to manufacturing services. Epic Semi will also provide marketing and sales for cross-region markets
Dr. Shafy has 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, working with ASIC, FPGA, Analog Mixed Signal, and Memory Technologies. As CEO of OpenFive, a SiFive BU, he managed a team of 350 employees developing custom chips, RISC-V core processors, and connectivity IP's for various applications. Prior to that, he held VP positions at Microsemi, Open Silicon, and Lightspeed Semiconductor, where he played important roles in the development of ASIC, SoC, and structured ASIC/FPGA products. Dr. Shafy holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and M.Sc., B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Cairo University.
Dr. Naveed Sherwani is a well-known semiconductor industry veteran with over 30 years of entrepreneurial, engineering, and management experience. He is widely recognized as an innovator and leader in the field of design automation of ASICs and microprocessors and the main driver of the strategic evangelization of RISC-V International. Naveed has founded or co-founded over eleven silicon companies and raised over $850M in over 15 funding rounds from marquee venture capital firms during the course of his career. While serving as President, CEO, or Chairman, Naveed has been recognized as the leader of the “Most Respected Private Semiconductor Company” a record five times by the GSA (Global Semiconductor Alliance, the premier semiconductor industry membership body). He now serves as Chairman of GS Group, aiming to drive the next wave of silicon innovation by enabling growth strategies for semiconductor companies. Naveed also serves as the Chair the Open Source FPGA Foundation and is a Charter Member of notable Silicon Valley business forums such as TiE and OPEN. Dr. Naveed both a PhD and master’s degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a BE degree at NED University in Karachi, Pakistan. Naveed has also authored several books and over 100 articles on various aspects of VLSI physical design automation and ASICs.
A semiconductor and electronics manufacturing operations professional with diverse technical experience in IC manufacturing and international supply chain management in advanced technologies, wafer fabrication, packaging, test development, optimized product yield, quality, reliability, product/package qualification and product characterization, failure analysis and supply chain logistics. Career emphasis has been on ramping new products and technologies into production
George brings over 35 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, where he thrives as a deep technologist with strong business acumen, particularly in systems and silicon architecture. His executive tenure in both start-up and public semiconductor companies has seen him lead global teams and forge strategic partnerships. George's expertise is instrumental in propelling innovation within the semiconductor sector, making him a highly respected figure in the industry. Most recently, George served as CEO at Elastics.cloud until its successful acquisition by Broadcom, further solidifying his reputation as a respected industry leader driving growth within the semiconductor sector.
Jiebing brings over 25 years of industry experience to the table, establishing himself as a seasoned technologist with a comprehensive skill set spanning ASIC, FPGA, SaaS, and system solutions. His expertise extends to data center software and hardware products, specializing in compression, security, networking, and CPUs. With a proven track record of success, Jiebing has effectively led world-wide engineering teams, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Jiebing holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and an MSEE in VLSI from Stanford University.
Chloe Jian Ma is a strategic technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving global commercialization, ecosystem development, and go-to-market strategies across AI, semiconductors, and cloud infrastructure. As Chief Business Officer at EPIC Semiconductor, she leads growth initiatives that empower chipmakers and system innovators through agile, globally integrated semiconductor services.
Previously, Chloe led Edge AI and Robotics GTM at Arm, where she delivered double-digit revenue growth and accelerated AI adoption across industries—from smart vision to industrial IoT. She has also held senior business and engineering roles at SiFive, Intel, Mellanox, Juniper Networks, and Cisco Systems, where she built billion-dollar product lines and forged strategic partnerships with top-tier cloud and AI providers.
Chloe holds an MBA from Wharton and an MSEE from USC. A recognized thought leader and passionate advocate for inclusive innovation, she continues to shape the future of AI and semiconductors through her work and voice in the industry.
Chloe Jian Ma is a strategic technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving global commercialization, ecosystem development, and go-to-market strategies across AI, semiconductors, and cloud infrastructure. As Chief Business Officer at EPIC Semiconductor, she leads growth initiatives that empower chipmakers and system innovators through agile, globally integrated semiconductor services.
Previously, Chloe led Edge AI and Robotics GTM at Arm, where she delivered double-digit revenue growth and accelerated AI adoption across industries—from smart vision to industrial IoT. She has also held senior business and engineering roles at SiFive, Intel, Mellanox, Juniper Networks, and Cisco Systems, where she built billion-dollar product lines and forged strategic partnerships with top-tier cloud and AI providers.
Chloe holds an MBA from Wharton and an MSEE from USC. A recognized thought leader and passionate advocate for inclusive innovation, she continues to shape the future of AI and semiconductors through her work and voice in the industry.