Crucible Moments Nvidia ft. Jensen Huang - An overnight success story 30 years in the making
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Nov 30, 2023 
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, reveals the company's incredible journey from designing 3D graphics cards to becoming a leader in AI. He discusses their near-death experiences and their success story as the sixth most valuable company in the world. The podcast also delves into their early failures, crisis management, and their decision to embrace the AI revolution.
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Denny's Brainstorming
- Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem frequented Denny's for brainstorming sessions.
- Their familiarity with the restaurant, where Huang had previously worked, made it a comfortable setting.
Risky Gaming Market
- NVIDIA targeted the PC gaming market, which was small and not well-respected in 1993.
- This was a risky move, as the market for 3D graphics in PCs was essentially non-existent.
Sequoia Investment
- Jensen Huang secured funding from Sequoia Capital after a poor pitch.
- Don Valentine, his investor, warned him, "If you lose my money, I'll kill you."