Acquired NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
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Oct 16, 2023 
Jensen Huang, Co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, discusses the groundbreaking journey of the company from graphics chips to AI leader. He reveals the surprising motivations behind entering the data center market and shares his thoughts on risk-taking in business decisions. Jensen also dives into the importance of collaboration, innovation, and strategic shifts that defined Nvidia's evolution. Personal anecdotes add a relatable touch, offering insights into the emotional landscape of entrepreneurship and the significance of navigating emerging markets.
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Reva 128 Near-Death Experience
- NVIDIA faced near-death experience when its Reva 128 chip only supported 8 of 32 DirectX blend modes.
- Jensen Huang convinced the market to only use those 8 and bet the company on its success.
Prefetch and Simulate
- Prefetch and simulate future risks.
- Pull all the risky unknowns forward and address them in advance to increase your chances of success.
CUDA's Origin
- Programmable shaders resemble processors, suggesting general-purpose computing (CUDA) potential.
- This observation, along with the limitations of desktop PCs, influenced the development of CUDA.