

Nvidia Hits $4T, Yaccarino Steps Down from X & SpaceX Eyes $400 Billion Valuation
140 snips Jul 10, 2025
Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern and podcast host, dives into the groundbreaking achievements in tech. He discusses Nvidia's historic rise to a $4 trillion market cap, marveling at the company's transformation under visionary leadership. The conversation also explores the departure of Linda Yaccarino from X, highlighting the challenges she faced amidst advertiser discontent and Musk's chaotic management style. Finally, they unpack SpaceX's ambition to secure funding at a staggering $400 billion valuation, reflecting on its implications for the tech landscape.
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Nvidia's Historic $4T Milestone
- Nvidia's rise to a $4 trillion valuation is driven by AI breakthroughs and massive revenue growth.
- This milestone is unprecedented, surpassing historical tech giants at their peaks.
Jensen Huang's Remarkable Journey
- Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO, overcame a challenging youth and worked at Denny's before starting the company.
- His success reflects grit and bold bets, transforming Nvidia from gaming chips to AI leadership.
Iaccarino's Struggle at X
- Linda Iaccarino's traditional media background was ill-suited for managing X's edgy, volatile platform under Elon Musk.
- The platform's rise in extremist content and ad revenue drop made her leadership untenable.