17:45 – 18:05
Beyond Moore’s Law: Sustainable Semiconductor Investments in the AI Era
As the semiconductor industry moves beyond the focus of traditional Moore’s Law scaling, there is a growing recognition of the critical need for innovations that can harmonize rapid expansion with long-term sustainability. The urgency of this transformation has intensified due to the surge in AI-driven development, as the resulting demand for computational power is placing tremendous strain on power grids and raising environmental concerns. In response, corporations and VCs are directing investments into emerging materials, novel devices, and advanced manufacturing technologies, which promise to minimize energy consumption and carbon footprint, while supporting the rapid proliferation of AI data centers and more.
Michelle Kiang, Ph.D.
MTM Venture Partners
Michelle Kiang is the Founding Managing Partner of MTM Venture Partners, investing in early-stage deep tech companies tackling the toughest sustainability challenges and creating broad societal impact. Previously, Michelle co-founded Impact Science Ventures and served as Managing Partner. A technologist turned entrepreneur, Michelle founded and led three hard tech startups to successful exits. After her last company’s acquisition by TDK, she became VP and General Manager of TDK’s ultrasound business unit. She also led strategic planning, M&A, and investment at Micron Technology and NeoPhotonics (now Lumentum). Michelle is a Board Director of ITRI International, and advises various startups and deep tech incubation programs. She holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley and received the Campanile Excellence in Achievement Award from UC Berkeley in 2025. She earned her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University.
MTM Venture Partners
Company Profile
MTM Venture Partners is a venture capital firm backing early-stage startups developing transformative innovations at the intersection of hard tech and sustainability. We invest in high-impact sectors including semiconductors, quantum technologies, green energy, and advanced materials. Established by an experienced entrepreneur and industry executive with a proven track record of building and scaling hard tech companies from inception to successful exits, we bring operational expertise, market insight, and strategic vision to every investment, actively working alongside founders to accelerate growth, navigate complex business challenges, and capture global market opportunities. At MTM, we empower entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into world-changing realities.
