Intro
Jensen Huang is the co-founder, president, and CEO of NVIDIA, which he started in 1993. Under his leadership, NVIDIA transformed from a graphics chip company into the dominant force in AI computing, with its GPUs powering everything from gaming to ChatGPT to autonomous vehicles.
Known for his leather jacket, passionate keynotes, and relentless focus on innovation, Jensen has built NVIDIA into one of the world's most valuable companies. His vision of "accelerated computing" anticipated the AI revolution years before it arrived.
Famous Quotes
"Retreat is not a good strategy. You have to have the resilience to go through the journey."
"If you want to do something great, you have to learn to enjoy your work."
"AI is the most powerful technology force of our time."
GTC Keynotes
Jensen's keynotes at NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference are legendary multi-hour presentations on the state and future of AI.
- 🎧 GTC 2024 Keynote (San Jose, March 2024)
- The "Woodstock of AI" - revealing Blackwell, project GR00T, and the future of accelerated computing.
Commencement Speeches
- 🎧 Caltech Commencement (2024)
- On resilience and viewing setbacks as opportunities
- 🎧 National Taiwan University Commencement (2023)
- "Run, don't walk" - viral speech on his journey and the AI era
Interviews
- 🎧 Joe Rogan Experience (December 2025)
- Wide-ranging conversation on NVIDIA, AI, and his background
- 🎧 Davos 2026: AI as Infrastructure (World Economic Forum)
- On AI's transformative impact on the global economy
- 🎧 Bloomberg Technology Special (May 2025)
- NVIDIA's earnings, AI computing market, and China
Leadership Philosophy
Jensen is known for:
- "No plan B" - Full commitment to the vision
- Hands-on involvement - He famously has no direct reports
- Long-term thinking - Pivoted NVIDIA to AI years before the boom
- Customer obsession - Deep engagement with developers