Jensen Huang

Nvidia

He founded the company in 1993: legend says in a diner.

💡 Did you know? He is still its CEO today.

the graphics card (GPU)

It renders complex 3D images at lightning speed.

💡 Did you know? At first it was used mainly for computer games.

for artificial intelligence

AI models need exactly the computing power of GPUs.

💡 Did you know? The AI boom made Nvidia one of the most valuable companies.

by his black leather jacket

It has become his trademark.

💡 Did you know? Hardly an appearance without the signature jacket.

Taiwan

As a child he came to the USA.

💡 Did you know? Taiwan is still the centre of chip manufacturing today.

at Denny’s

He washed dishes and waited tables.

💡 Did you know? Later he is said to have discussed the Nvidia idea in a Denny’s.

one of the most valuable in the world

At times Nvidia was worth more than three trillion dollars.

💡 Did you know? Its value soared with the hunger for AI chips.

Stanford University

He had earned his bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University.

💡 Did you know? A year later he founded Nvidia: in a Denny’s restaurant.

Jensen Huang