Dinakar Munagala, CEO of Blaize, was honored as Innovator of the Year at the 2024 Sacramento Inno Awards, hosted by the Sacramento Business Journal on November 14, 2024. The awards spotlight pioneering efforts within the Sacramento region, acknowledging individuals and organizations driving impactful innovation.
During the event, an expert panel discussed AI advancements and the region’s future as a hub for innovation. “Sacramento is home to visionary minds and organizations propelling economic growth through innovation,” Munagala stated. “This recognition is an honor, and I eagerly anticipate further discussions on how our region will benefit from groundbreaking AI technologies.”
As co-founder and CEO of Blaize, Munagala brings over 22 years of expertise in global team leadership and advanced chip development. Before establishing Blaize, he spent 12 years at Intel, playing crucial roles in graphics processor design and engineering for mobile and Centrino platforms. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Osmania University and a Master’s degree in the same field from Purdue University. With five patents to his name, Munagala is a leader in technical innovation.
Blaize specializes in delivering cutting-edge AI solutions through its comprehensive processor architecture suite and low-code/no-code software platform. These technologies empower real-time decision-making at the edge and in data centers, offering high performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness with minimal power consumption. The company’s breakthroughs continue to shape the future of AI applications, solidifying its leadership in the field.
