
In this interview, Mitesh Agrawal explains how Positron AI is building purpose-built inference hardware to address AI's growing memory bottlenecks while competing alongside NVIDIA rather than replacing it. He discusses the importance of product cadence, execution-focused culture, supply chain innovation, and customer trust. The conversation also explores scaling deep-tech startups, building world-class engineering teams, and capitalizing on the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market.
Mitesh Agrawal is the CEO of Positron AI, a semiconductor company building inference-focused AI accelerators designed to improve memory efficiency and performance. Before joining Positron, he helped scale Lambda into one of the leading AI infrastructure companies. At Positron, he is leading the development of next-generation AI chips focused on high-performance inference, rapid product execution, and efficient infrastructure innovation.
July 7, 2026
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