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October has crept into Commons, bringing copious amounts of candy and a sudden urge to put tiny pumpkins on every available surface.

Astrus is automating analog chip design, a process that has remained manual despite digital design being automated starting in the 90s. The startup wants to reduce the time to design analog components from months to days. They’ve already raised over $25 million in funding and have caught the eyes of major chip design companies.

There’s something about the start of fall that feels like a fresh beginning. With new ideas, renewed energy, and plenty happening around the community, we’re heading into September excited for what’s ahead!

One does not simply work alone. The best journeys are shared, and every great fellowship begins with a few unlikely companions coming together. This month, we’re celebrating what makes Catalyst Commons special by inviting friends to join the adventure. Grab a coffee, gather your crew, and discover what the next chapter holds!

When you think of globetrotting DJs spinning at events like Coachella or Ultra Music Festival, you might picture elaborate stages packed with lights, smoke machines, and massive speakers.  It’s what you’d see at a show from Canada’s own Deadmau5, with the addition of one other unexpected piece of equipment — the Dead Silent Server, a high-performance storage server designed by Deadmau5 in collaboration with Canadian hardware developer 45Drives.