Navigating the Future of Self-Driving Cars: Insights from Qualcomm's Sriram Palghat

In this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead interviews Sriram Palghat, Director of Product at Qualcomm. They discuss the current state of self-driving car technology, the challenges in achieving full autonomy, and the market dynamics shaping the industry's future.

In this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Sriram Palghat, Director of Product at Qualcomm, focusing on data and simulation factory on the cloud to train and validate AI models used by car manufacturers. They explore:

● The current state of self-driving car technology and the journey towards full autonomy (L5)

● Technical challenges in developing autonomous vehicles, including safety and edge cases

● The role of chip manufacturers like Qualcomm in advancing autonomous vehicle technology

● Different approaches to achieving full autonomy, from incremental (L2 to L5) to direct L4/L5 development

● Market dynamics, including competition between traditional automakers and tech companies

● The potential impact of autonomous vehicles on car ownership and ride-sharing services

● Regulatory challenges and the importance of safety in autonomous vehicle development

● Consumer adoption challenges and strategies for building trust in self-driving technology

Sriram Palghat brings his expertise from working with engineers and scientists who build AI models for autonomous vehicles. He provides insights into the complex world of self-driving car development, from chip manufacturing to real-world testing and deployment.

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