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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on inventing new markets | DSS Archive Edition

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Dec 17, 2024
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, dives into the relentless innovation culture at his company, which revolutionized 3D graphics with the first GPU in 1999. He emphasizes the importance of creating new markets and adapting to challenges, sharing insights from his entrepreneurial journey. Huang discusses the future of computing, highlighting the balance between general-purpose and specialized technology, and the transformative potential of AI across industries like healthcare. He also touches on leadership qualities necessary for driving change and collaboration in tech.
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INSIGHT

Digital Biology As Engineering

  • Jensen Huang predicts digital biology will be the next huge revolution as biology becomes engineering.
  • Representing biology and chemistry computationally will let contributions compound across researchers and companies.
ANECDOTE

NVIDIA Born At Denny's

  • Huang describes meeting co-founders Chris and Curtis regularly at Denny's and conceiving NVIDIA's accelerated-computing idea.
  • They joined despite comfort in their prior jobs and family life because they believed in the opportunity.
ADVICE

Constantly Invent Yourself

  • Create something out of nothing by constantly looking for new ways to solve problems or seize opportunities.
  • Reinvent your company proactively, not only when crisis forces you to do so.
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