Acquired Nvidia Part I: The GPU Company (1993-2006)
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Mar 28, 2022 Explore the thrilling ascent of Nvidia from a struggling graphics chip maker to a titan in the GPU market. Delve into the fascinating life of CEO Jensen Huang, his bold decisions, and the innovative breakthroughs that reshaped gaming graphics. Discover the challenges faced during the company's early days, their strategic partnerships, and how Nvidia's tech innovations revolutionized computer graphics. Uncover the significance of GPU advancements over CPUs and the impact of their pioneering work in the gaming industry.
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Jensen's Childhood
- Jensen Huang's family moved from Taiwan to the US for better opportunities.
- He was sent to a reform school in Kentucky at nine years old, where he befriended his older roommate.
College Sweethearts and Philanthropy
- Jensen met his wife, Lori, while studying electrical engineering at Oregon State University.
- He later donated millions to Stanford, leading to the dedication of the Jensen and Lori Huang Engineering Center.
NVIDIA's Founding
- Two engineers, Chris Malachowski and Curtis Priem, pitched Jensen Huang their idea for a graphics card company at Denny's.
- Despite a poor pitch to Don Valentine, Sequoia funded them based on Wilf Corrigan's recommendation.
