In this episode of The Kula Ring, Jeff White and Carman Pirie sit down with Paul Kelly, COO of NY CREATES, to explore the future of semiconductor innovation and workforce development. Paul shares how NY CREATES is enabling next-generation chip technology through global partnerships, supporting startups and industry leaders alike, and tackling one of the sector’s biggest challenges: building a skilled and diverse talent pipeline. From AI-driven manufacturing to advanced packaging and quantum technologies, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the forces shaping the semiconductor industry and the opportunities available to those entering it.