why_a_libresoc.mdwn

   1 This page really needs more/better content!
   2
   3 # Who we are and why a LibreSOC
   4
   5 Short paragraph on how a libreSOC makes sense from a business perspective...
   6
   7 we are develiping a secure trustworthy chip to give mass volume appliance manufacturers an alternative to expensive unauditable chips.
   8
   9 we are doing this with inexpensive and open toolsets, to ensure sustainability and full transparency.
  10
  11 see [[3d_gpu/mission_statement]]
  12
  13 see [[3d_gpu/business_objectives]]
  14
  15 # Our Gameplan
  16
  17 ## Customer Discovery
  18
  19 Who are our competitors(Intel, ARM, AMD?)
  20
  21 Who might be on our side?(Samsung, IBM)
  22
  23 What is our market size
  24
  25 Why are they going to buy this and why are customers not satisfied with what already exists on the market
  26
  27  - secure processors - safety critical applications like medical applications
  28  - DARPA doesn’t have to order parts in bulk for big contracts for fear of obsolescence. DARPA can change designs more frequently…
  29  - why is processor trust so important(SPECTRE MELTDOWN), JP Morgan recently replaced all their intel processors because of this
  30
  31 ## Customer Validation
  32
  33 Give it to potential customer (who might be some direct customers? OnePlus Chinese Phone Manufacturers??)
  34
  35 Customer likes it.
  36
  37 Customer gives letter of intent that they will purchase this product.
  38
  39 ## Customer Creation
  40
  41 First customer leads to more customers.
  42
  43 #Company Building
  44
  45 Lots of customers = start focusing on building the company.