Motley Fool Money How Nvidia Changed the World
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Jan 25, 2025 
Tae Kim, a Senior Technology Writer at Barron’s and author of "The Nvidia Way," reveals the story behind Nvidia's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to industry dominance. He discusses the company's unique culture of innovation and the relentless drive of its employees. The conversation highlights Jensen Huang's visionary leadership and his long-term focus that sets Nvidia apart. Kim reflects on the challenges faced on the way to success and how the company has navigated rapid advancements in gaming and AI technology.
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Humble Beginnings
- NVIDIA's origin story resembles "Goodwill Hunting," starting with three engineers at Denny's in 1993.
- Their initial focus was 3D graphics chips for PC games, a market they've been in for 30 years.
Culture of Success
- NVIDIA's success stems not just from technology but from its unique work culture.
- This culture has been a differentiating factor, setting them apart from approximately 100 competitors in their early years.
Early Flops
- NVIDIA's first two chips, NV1, were failures with a high return rate.
- Jensen Huang's resilience and charisma helped secure further funding despite early setbacks.
