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David Rosenthal: If you were magically 30 years old again today in 2023, and you were going to Denny’s with your two best friends who are the two smartest people you know, and you’re talking about starting a company, what are you talking about starting? Jensen Huang: I wouldn’t do it. I know. The reason why I wouldn’t do it, and it goes back to why it’s so hard, is building a company and building NVIDIA turned out to have been a million times harder than I expected it to be, any of us expected it to be. At that time, if we realized the pain and suffering, just how vulnerable you’re going to feel, and the challenges that you’re going to endure, the embarrassment and the shame, and the list of all the things that go wrong, I don’t think anybody would start a company. Nobody in their right mind would do it. I think that that’s the superpower of an entrepreneur. They don’t know how hard it is, and they only ask themselves how hard can it be? To this day, I trick my brain into thinking, how hard can it be? Because you have to. ___ Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I finally had a chance to finish listening to this excellent interview by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal of Acquired with Jensen Huang, CEO and Co-Founder of Nvidia. The snippet above perfectly sums up the #founder journey. Building companies is hard and I have enormous respect for the founders I get to work with every day on the board as well as those I meet for the first time every week. Their #relentless #passion, #creativity and #work ethic push me to do more and be better. If you haven't listened to this interview, I highly recommend it. #founderswanted #VC #infrastructuresoftware #AI #chips

In this View From The Top interview, Shantam Jain, MBA ’24, speaks with Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA. As of March 1, 2024, NVIDIA is the third most valuable company on Wall Street, with over $2T in market value. Jensen shares his experience founding NVIDIA, getting funded, building the first killer application for NVIDIA’s technology, deciding which markets are worth exploring, finding the conviction in making non-consensus bets, steering the company through challenging times, designing the right organization structure, and finally, his views on the AI revolution. Excerpts from the interview: - On reputation: “You can have a good or bad interview, but you can't run away from your past, so have a good past; I was probably Denny's [first job] best dishwasher” - On early days: “In order for NVIDIA to succeed we needed another startup to succeed—EA… and EA’s CTO was 14 and had to be driven to work by his mom… that’s who we were relying on” - On markets: “If someone else can do it, let them do it; focus on--if I don't do it, it won't get done” - On core beliefs: “My reaction during that time [when NVIDIA lost 80% of market value in the financial crisis], is the same reaction I had about this week [when NVIDIA crossed $2T and became the 3rd most valuable company on Wall Street]” - On unique organizational design: “You have to go back to first principles ... as a CEO I have to architect the company and create an organization that allows my employees to do their life’s work”

In this View From The Top interview, Shantam Jain, MBA ’24, speaks with Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA. As of March 1, 2024, NVIDIA is the third most valuable company on Wall Street, with over $2T in market value. Jensen shares his experience founding NVIDIA, getting funded, building the first killer application for NVIDIA’s technology, deciding which markets are worth exploring, finding the conviction in making non-consensus bets, steering the company through challenging times, designing the right organization structure, and finally, his views on the AI revolution. Excerpts from the interview: - On reputation: “You can have a good or bad interview, but you can't run away from your past, so have a good past; I was probably Denny's [first job] best dishwasher” - On early days: “In order for NVIDIA to succeed we needed another startup to succeed—EA… and EA’s CTO was 14 and had to be driven to work by his mom… that’s who we were relying on” - On markets: “If someone else can do it, let them do it; focus on--if I don't do it, it won't get done” - On core beliefs: “My reaction during that time [when NVIDIA lost 80% of market value in the financial crisis], is the same reaction I had about this week [when NVIDIA crossed $2T and became the 3rd most valuable company on Wall Street]” - On unique organizational design: “You have to go back to first principles ... as a CEO I have to architect the company and create an organization that allows my employees to do their life’s work” — #JensenHuang, #Founder and #CEO of #NVIDIA

Stanford University Graduate School of Business Jensen Huang, #Founder and #CEO of NVIDIA In this View From The Top interview, Shantam Jain, MBA ��24, speaks with Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA. As of March 1, 2024, NVIDIA is the third most valuable company on Wall Street, with over $2T in market value. Jensen shares his experience founding NVIDIA, getting funded, building the first killer application for NVIDIA’s technology, deciding which markets are worth exploring, finding the conviction in making non-consensus bets, steering the company through challenging times, designing the right organization structure, and finally, his views on the #AI revolution. Excerpts from the interview: - On reputation: “You can have a good or bad interview, but you can't run away from your past, so have a good past; I was probably Denny's [first job] best dishwasher” - On early days: “In order for NVIDIA to succeed we needed another startup to succeed—Electronic Arts (EA)… and EA’s #CTO was 14 and had to be driven to work by his mom… that’s who we were relying on” - On markets: “If someone else can do it, let them do it; focus on--if I don't do it, it won't get done” - On core beliefs: “My reaction during that time [when NVIDIA lost 80% of market value in the financial crisis], is the same reaction I had about this week [when NVIDIA crossed $2T and became the 3rd most valuable company on Wall Street]” - On unique organizational design: “You have to go back to first principles ... as a CEO I have to architect the company and create an organization that allows my employees to do their life’s work” https://lnkd.in/gf3T2SNr

As of March 1, 2024, NVIDIA is the third most valuable company on Wall Street, with over $2T in market value. Jensen shares his experience founding NVIDIA, getting funded, building the first killer application for NVIDIA’s technology, deciding which markets are worth exploring, finding the conviction in making non-consensus bets, steering the company through challenging times, designing the right organization structure, and finally, his views on the #AI revolution. Some wisdom shared from the interview: - On reputation: “You can have a good or bad interview, but you can't run away from your past, so have a good past; I was probably Denny's [first job] best dishwasher” - On early days: “In order for NVIDIA to succeed we needed another startup to succeed—Electronic Arts (EA)… and EA’s #CTO was 14 and had to be driven to work by his mom… that’s who we were relying on” - On markets: “If someone else can do it, let them do it; focus on-if I don't do it, it won't get done” - On core beliefs: “My reaction during that time [when NVIDIA lost 80% of market value in the financial crisis], is the same reaction I had about this week [when NVIDIA crossed $2T and became the 3rd most valuable company on Wall Street]” - On unique organizational design: “You have to go back to first principles ... as a CEO I have to architect the company and create an organization that allows my employees to do their life’s work” Stanford University Graduate School of Business Jensen Huang, #Founder and #CEO of NVIDIA In this View From The Top interview, Shantam Jain, MBA ’24, speaks with Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA. https://lnkd.in/dUmWCs4F

Wow. Earlier this week the NVIDIA HQ was sold for $374M. So who's the new owner? Here’s the twist… it’s Nvidia. They beat out an undisclosed foreign investor after an extended bidding war. Preylock (the prior owner) cashes out with >$134M since its initial purchase in 2017. Not bad at all. Those close to the deal cite the campus’ unique blend of data centers, advanced manufacturing, labs, and traditional office space as the appeal to investors. Now, the AI giant joins Apple and Google in owning their headquarters. But wait… these are tech companies, not asset managers. What’s the play? For big tech, ownership has several upsides: 1. Complete control ∙ Ownership of servers and data, including temperatures and maintenance. ∙ Ability to alter designs without coordination with a building owner. 2. Cash Flow ∙ An alternative cash flow, helpful in a volatile market. ∙ Ability to sublease for additional income (eg. to smaller firms co-locate nearby) 3. Growth ∙ Participation in upside of the local market growth. ∙ In the case of Santa Clara, housing prices are now skyrocketing. For today’s tech campuses, it’s not only the place that matters but the owners behind it. And for those big enough… outright ownership isn’t the worst option. Is ownership a play to have more control in getting employees back to the office? Time will tell. #futureofwork Full article linked in the comments.

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Check out this fascinating talk with Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, hosted by the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. In this talk, Huang shares valuable insights on how to achieve success and stay focused on your goals, even during tough times. Some key takeaways from the talk include: - Look for early indicators of future success - Do important work, because if you don't do it, it won't get done - Keep your focus on the core, even in bad times If you're interested in learning more about the past and future of technology, this is definitely a talk you won't want to miss! #past #future #success #focus #technology

Jenson Huang on Standard Business School: 21:40' - 25:10' https://lnkd.in/gnEZgpEm 1️⃣ EIOFS: Early Indicator of Future Success "Because the importance of the work is the future indicator of the market" Jenson mentioned they leverage EIOFS instead of KPI to explore the market opportunities for Nvidia. They looks for early signs to figure out where the problem lies because that's where the market will be in the long term. EIOFS focuses on the underlying impact a product or technology might have, rather than just short-term metrics like sales figures. EIOFS allows them to assess whether they're on the right track, even before they see a clear financial return. EIOFS helps guide long-term investments based on potential future success. 2️⃣ Do what we can do better “If someone else can do it, let them do it; focus on--if I don't do it, it won't get done” This aligns with the economic concept of opportunity cost: it's better to let others handle tasks they excel at, so the team can focus on what they do uniquely well. This approach encourages the team to constantly challenge themselves and push boundaries in their areas of expertise, as well as fostering a sense of purpose and achievement. 💡 This short clip highlights what he exercises the value of looking beyond immediate results and focusing on long-term vision. By using EIOFS and prioritizing core strengths, companies can make strategic investments and stay ahead of the curve.