Jensen Huang

Jensen Huang was born on February 17, 1963 in Tainan, Taiwan, and spent his early childhood moving with his family to Thailand at age five and then to Oregon, USA, by age nine. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University and a master’s from Stanford University, where he honed the technical expertise that would underpin his trailblazing career Encyclopedia Britannica.

In 1993, Huang co-founded NVIDIA with Chris Malachowsky and Curtis Priem, serving as its president and chief executive officer (CEO) ever since. Under his leadership, NVIDIA’s GPU technology revolutionized computer graphics and has become a powerhouse in artificial intelligence and data centers, driving innovations from gaming to scientific research. Today, NVIDIA stands as the world’s largest semiconductor company, with Huang’s vision cementing its status at the forefront of technological advancement Encyclopedia Britannica.

Huang’s philosophy on innovation and leadership shines through his memorable quotes:

“Software is eating the world, but AI is going to eat software.”