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Exploring the AI Startup Ecosystem with NVIDIA Inception’s Jeff Herbst - Ep. 128
Sep 23, 2020
Jeff Herbst, VP of business development at NVIDIA and head of NVIDIA Inception, shares his extensive journey in the AI startup ecosystem. He discusses NVIDIA's evolution from a graphics manufacturer to a leader in AI technology and the critical role of data in modern development. Herbst highlights how NVIDIA Inception accelerates startups with training and resources, featuring success stories like Baba Labs. He underscores the importance of adaptability and strong leadership for entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing AI landscape.
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- NVIDIA's transformation from a graphics card company to a leader in AI underscores the pivotal role of innovative parallel processing technologies.
- The NVIDIA Inception program supports over 6,000 startups by providing resources and fostering collaboration to drive growth in diverse industries.
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Jeff Herbst's Journey with NVIDIA
Jeff Herbst joined NVIDIA in 2001 after receiving a call from a former colleague recommending him for a vice president role. With a strong background in computer graphics and a passion for the industry, he felt a serendipitous connection to NVIDIA's mission. During his early discussions with the company's CEO, Jensen Huang, it became clear that NVIDIA aimed to position itself beyond a graphics card company, planning to tackle complex problems through parallel processing. This vision set the foundation for NVIDIA's transformation into a computing powerhouse, ultimately leading to its pivotal role in AI development.
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