Early founding story and funding

Join hosts Mike and Mark for a riveting new episode of the Moonshots Podcast, where they delve into the extraordinary leadership journey of Jensen Huang, the visionary co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA. Discover how Huang's innovative thinking and resilience have propelled NVIDIA to the forefront of the technology industry, shaping the future of AI, high-performance computing, and autonomous driving.

Read Short Biography: https://www.apolloadvisor.com/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-lessons-for-entrepreneurs/

Episode Highlights:

• INTRO: The episode starts with a segment from 60 Minutes, showcasing the incredible power of NVIDIA and its influence on the future of AI.
  • Clip: The future of AI (2m41)
• FOUNDING NVIDIA: Travel back to 2009, when Jensen recalls NVIDIA's early days. Learn how the three founding members gave the company its legs and gain valuable insights into securing venture capital funding.
  • Clip: The first six months (2m31)
• LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS: Jensen Huang shares a profound perspective on the importance of suffering and resilience, hitting us with some hard truths about leadership and perseverance.
  • Clip: Expectations versus resilience (1m40)
• OUTRO: The episode concludes with Jensen offering his wisdom on our perception of time and how we can always make room for what truly matters.
  • Clip: There’s always time (2m48)

About Jensen Huang:

Jensen Huang, born on February 17, 1963, in Taiwan, moved to the U.S. at age ten and pursued engineering, earning degrees from Oregon State University and Stanford University. Huang co-founded NVIDIA in 1993, and under his leadership, the first GPU was introduced in 1999, transforming NVIDIA into a leader in AI and high-performance computing. His philanthropic efforts and recognition, including a $50 million donation to Oregon State University and being named to the TIME 100 list, reflect his profound impact on technology and society.

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