Episode 13: Sara O'Rourke

Episode 13 July 22, 2024 00:24:19
Episode 13: Sara O'Rourke
The Titanium Economy Podcast
Episode 13: Sara O'Rourke

Jul 22 2024 | 00:24:19

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Show Notes

In this episode Sara O'Rourke, Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for the CHIPS Investment Office chats with Nidhi Arora. She provides an in-depth analysis of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Sara discusses the pivotal role of semiconductors in America's economic and national security and outlines the innovative strategies of the CHIPS program, which manages over $50 billion in federal investment to revitalize U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.

Sara O’Rourke began her career with impactful work in education and women's economic empowerment in the Middle East, leading her to address significant challenges. At McKinsey, she spent nearly a decade driving financial and operational transformations for businesses and government agencies, co-founding the Center for Reinvesting in America to leverage federal investments in infrastructure, clean energy, and technology. Sara holds a bachelor's degree in social studies from Harvard and a master's in international affairs and finance from Johns Hopkins.

 

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