The Nvidia Way is a riveting history of Nvidia’s unexpected ascent to the top of the tech sector. It provides an authoritative, myth-busting account of Nvidia’s founding, its early missteps, and how the company overcame them. The book emphasizes the benefits of Nvidia’s flat organizational structure, Jensen Huang’s obsession with solving the Innovator’s Dilemma, and how Nvidia anticipated and bet on the AI wave. It offers enduring lessons for entrepreneurs and managers, showcasing Nvidia’s distinct culture and Jensen Huang’s management principles.
This week, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg is joined by Tae Kim, author of The NVIDIA Way, exploring NVIDIA's remarkable journey, culture, and what sets the company apart under Jensen Huang's leadership.
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Highlights from the Episode:
- NVIDIA's success stems from its relentless work culture, emphasis on talent cultivation, and ability to execute at high velocity while minimizing internal politics.
- The company's "rough justice" philosophy in business partnerships, particularly with TSMC, focuses on long-term relationships over short-term gains.
- Jensen Huang's unique management style includes a flat organizational structure with 60 direct reports and "top five emails" system for real-time company insights.
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LINKS:
Byrne’s writing: https://thediff.co
Tae’s newsletter: https://firstadopter.substack.com/
The Nvidia Way: https://www.amazon.com/Nvidia-Way-Jensen-Huang-Making/dp/1324086718
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"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg 