By Rajni Pandey | June 21, 2024
Once a server at restaurant chain Denny's, Jensen Huang, born in Tainan, Taiwan, moved to the US at age nine. He lived with his uncle in Tacoma, Washington, and graduated from Aloha High School near Portland.
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Huang earned his bachelor's at Oregon State and a master's at Stanford. Gaining experience at AMD and LSI Logic, he was well-prepared for future endeavors.
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In 1993, Huang co-founded Nvidia with a vision to revolutionize graphics processing. The launch of the GeForce 256 in 1999 set a new industry standard.
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Huang expanded Nvidia's focus into AI, data centers, and professional visualization. GPUs became essential for parallel processing tasks.
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Now the CEO of Nvidia, Huang is the 11th richest person globally, surpassing Mukesh Ambani and Ratan Tata on Forbes’ real-time billionaire list.
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Nvidia's market cap has soared to $3.3 trillion, outpacing tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. Its daily trading turnover on Wall Street averages $50 billion.
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By 2007, Huang was among the highest-paid CEOs in the US, with a salary of $24.6 million. His pivotal role in Nvidia’s success is widely recognized.
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Achievements & Recognition
Huang's leadership earned him accolades from Harvard Business Review and Forbes. His foresight in tech trends drove Nvidia's growth.
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A Billionaire Visionary
With Nvidia's market cap exceeding $3 trillion, Huang's stake made him a billionaire. His journey showcases resilience and the pursuit of excellence.
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