Jensen Huang

Jensen Huang steered Nvidia from a niche graphics chip maker to the backbone of the global AI economy....

Quick Facts

Born Birthplace Education
February 17, 1963 Tainan, Taiwan Oregon State University (BS); Stanford University (MS, Electrical Engineering)
Nationality Net Worth Companies
Taiwanese-American $184B Nvidia

Biography

Jensen Huang steered Nvidia from a niche graphics chip maker to the backbone of the global AI economy.

Career Milestones

  • Co-founded Nvidia in 1993
  • Led Nvidia's pivot from graphics cards to AI computing accelerators
  • Oversaw Nvidia's growth to become the world's most valuable chip company
  • Pioneered CUDA parallel computing platform in 2007
  • Became one of the world's wealthiest people during the AI boom

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Data Sources

Data from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jensen Huang?

Jensen Huang steered Nvidia from a niche graphics chip maker to the backbone of the global AI economy..

How did Jensen Huang make their fortune?

Through Nvidia, building one of the most valuable companies in the world.

What is Jensen Huang's net worth?

Jensen Huang's estimated net worth is $184 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list.