Creative Strategies Welcomes Austin Lyons to the Team

February 3, 2025 / Ben Bajarin

We at Creative Strategies, Inc. are excited to announce that Austin Lyons, the author of the popular semiconductor newsletter Chipstrat is joining our distinguished team. Austin joins the team after spending 2 years at John Deere as a product manager working on the autonomous tractor team. He also previously worked as a hardware engineer at Intel, as well as numerous entrepreneurial efforts with startups early on in his career.  Austin brings a wealth of in-industry experience working at the cross-section of semiconductors and AI. Our commitment to enhancing the quality of our technical analysis within the technology industry continues to grow, driving us to deliver more insightful and comprehensive evaluations.

The Creative Strategies team prides itself on the depth of engagements we have with our clients.

We are privileged to work closely with our clients, advising them on strategic initiatives and enabling them to more effectively prioritize their competitive advantage.

Austin possesses a rare blend of technical expertise and the exceptional ability to articulate complex concepts, fostering deeper understanding that can be applied to real business outcomes. We are confident that both our clients and the entire industry will greatly benefit from his valuable insights and analysis.

The Chipstrat brand and newsletter will continue and be a key part of Creative Strategies’ public and private analysis of the technology industry. Click here to read Austin’s note at Chipstrat announcing he is joining our team and below is his full biography.

Austin Lyons – Senior Analyst

At the intersection of emerging technology and practical innovation, Austin transforms bold ideas into reality. As a leading voice in AI, semiconductor technology, robotics, and consumer tech, he brings deep expertise shaped by hands-on experience across industries.

His journey spans pioneering autonomous systems as a Product Manager at John Deere, advancing chip development at Intel, architecting software solutions for venture-backed startups, and pushing boundaries in nanoelectronics research. This versatile background enables him to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world applications.

Austin earned an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Iowa, Austin offers unique insights that blend technical depth with strategic thinking. His perspective is particularly valuable as technologies like AI and robotics reshape industries, combining practical engineering knowledge with business strategy to navigate the future of technology.

 

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