Early Life
Jensen Huang was born on February 17, 1963, in Taipei, Taiwan. His family moved to Thailand when he was young and later relocated to the United States. At the age of nine, he was sent to a school in Kentucky. In his youth, Huang showed a strong work ethic and a passion for technology, which would later play a crucial role in his career.
Rise to Success
Huang's career began with positions at Advanced Micro Devices and LSI Logic. He earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. In 1993, he co-founded NVIDIA with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem. NVIDIA initially focused on GPUs for the gaming market, later expanding into high-performance computing and AI. Huang has served as CEO since the company's inception and has led NVIDIA through periods of significant growth, including the AI boom.
Key Business Strategies
NVIDIA's success is largely attributed to its focus on innovation in GPU technology and its early recognition of the potential of AI. Huang's leadership has been characterized by a commitment to cutting-edge technology and a willingness to take risks. The company's strategic shift toward AI has been a key factor in its market dominance and Huang's wealth.
Philanthropy
Jensen and his wife, Lori Huang, established the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation in 2007. The foundation focuses on supporting higher education, public health, and AI-enabled medical research, with a focus on institutions that shaped the Huangs' journeys. Notable donations include contributions to Oregon State University and Stanford University.