Jensen Huang was once a server at a Denny’s restaurant. Born in Taiwan and raised partly in Thailand, he moved to the U.S. at age nine, where he worked various jobs before pursuing his passion in technology.
In 1993, Jensen co-founded Nvidia with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem at a Denny's diner in San Jose. Their vision transformed Nvidia into a pioneer in graphics processing, AI, and computing technology.
Nvidia has grown to a market capitalization of around 3.3 trillion dollars, surpassing giants like Apple and Microsoft. It’s now the most valuable publicly traded tech company worldwide, holding a key place in the AI industry.
Nvidia’s shares recently surged by 3.4 per cent, and it’s now Wall Street’s most traded stock, averaging a daily turnover of 50 billion dollars—far ahead of major competitors like Apple and Microsoft.
Jensen’s success has taken him to new financial heights. His net worth has grown by over $4 billion, ranking him as the 11th wealthiest person globally, even surpassing figures like Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.
Recognized as one of the highest-paid CEOs, Jensen’s annual earnings have exceeded $24.6 million, a reflection of his pivotal role and continued dedication to Nvidia’s innovations and growth.
Known for his flat management style and focus on adaptability, Jensen’s leadership has driven Nvidia’s success in the AI revolution. His inspiring journey from a Denny’s server to a tech icon shows the power of resilience and vision.