--- title: Silicon Prairie and The Future of the Semiconductor Industry description: During this episode of the VentureFuel Visionaries podcast, Silicon Prairie and The Future of the Semiconductor Industry, we speak with EVP Brent Omdahl. image: https://blog.venturefuel.net/hubfs/VFI_Blog_Brent-Omdahl.jpg --- ![](https://blog.venturefuel.net/hubfs/VFI_Blog_Brent-Omdahl.jpg) # Silicon Prairie and The Future of the Semiconductor Industry Published by [Vanessa Rosado](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/author/vanessa-rosado) on Jul 17, 2024 9:46:29 AM ![Silicon Prairie and The Future of the Semiconductor Industry — GlobalWafers Co. EVP Brent Omdahl](https://blog.venturefuel.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Thumbnail%20(Podcast)%20-%20Brent%20Omdahl.jpeg?width=760&height=428&name=Thumbnail%20(Podcast)%20-%20Brent%20Omdahl.jpeg) This week’s VentureFuel Visionary is Brent Omdahl, EVP of Government Affairs at GlobalWafers Co, a global leader in semiconductor technology. It provides innovative, advanced silicon wafer solutions to integrated chip manufacturers worldwide. Brent has over 20 years of experience counseling U.S. firms on international market entry strategies and advising foreign firms on U.S. greenfield investment. In the episode, we talk about Silicon Prairie, how to navigate international innovation, the role of regulation, industrial policy, and the semiconductor industry's future. There will also be some fun innovation conversations around supply chain strategy, fixed-wing drones, microfinancing, nanometers, and advanced packaging.     VentureFuel builds and accelerates innovation programs for industry leaders by helping them unlock the power of External Innovation via startup collaborations.  [ CONTACT US ](https://www.venturefuel.net/contactus) Tags: [Supply Chain](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/supply-chain), [Fred Schonenberg Podcast](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/fred-schonenberg-podcast), [VentureFuel Visionaries Podcast](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/venturefuel-visionaries-podcast), [Brent Omdahl](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/brent-omdahl), [Semiconductor Future](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/semiconductor-future), [Silicon Prairie](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/silicon-prairie), [Industrial Policy](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/industrial-policy), [Tech Regulation](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/tech-regulation), [International Markets](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/international-markets), [GlobalWafers Co](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/globalwafers-co), [Advanced Packaging](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/advanced-packaging), [Chip Innovation](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/tag/chip-innovation) [Back to Blog](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov) ## Related Articles ## [Navigating Clean Tech Investing — Earthshot Ventures Mike Jackson](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/navigating-clean-tech-investing-earthshot-ventures-mike-jackson) This week's VentureFuel Visionary is Mike Jackson, Managing Partner of Earthshot Ventures.... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/navigating-clean-tech-investing-earthshot-ventures-mike-jackson) ## [From Setback To Success](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/from-setback-to-success) This week's VentureFuel Visionary features a discussion led by Fred Schonenberg, VentureFuel’s... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/from-setback-to-success) ## [Leap Venture Studio — Rachel Sheppard](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/leap-venture-studio-rachel-sheppard) This week’s VentureFuel Visionary is Rachel Sheppard, Director of Ventures at Mars Petcare &... [Read More ](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/leap-venture-studio-rachel-sheppard)