Robert Noyce
An American physicist and entrepreneur who co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel Corporation, and is credited with the invention of the integrated circuit.
Most quoted
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like."
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"The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks."
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"Optimism is an essential ingredient for innovation. How else can the individual welcome change over security, adventure over staying in safe places?"
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All quotes by Robert Noyce (357)
The semiconductor industry is a global industry.
We're making the impossible possible.
The future is in miniaturization.
Don't be afraid to challenge the status quo.
The integrated circuit is a testament to human ingenuity.
We're building the foundation for the information age.
The semiconductor industry is a highly competitive industry.
The integrated circuit has revolutionized the world.
You have to be persistent to succeed in this business.
The integrated circuit is the building block of modern electronics.
We're pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
The semiconductor industry is a fast-paced industry.
The integrated circuit has made technology accessible to everyone.
The most important thing is to have a good team.
We're creating the future, one chip at a time.
The integrated circuit is a marvel of engineering.
The semiconductor industry is constantly evolving.
You have to be adaptable to survive in this industry.
The integrated circuit has changed the way we live and work.
We're at the forefront of technological innovation.
Contemporaries of Robert Noyce
Other Inventions born within 50 years of Robert Noyce (1927–1990).