Jensen Huang
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Jensen Huang

Taiwanese and American businessman (born 1963) · Founder and CEO of Nvidia

Latest 18d ago
Organization
Nvidia
Role
Co-founder, President, CEO
Born
1963 (age 62–63)
Also known as
Jen-Hsun
Nationality
Taiwanese, American
Education
Stanford University (master's degree)
Reference
Wikipedia

Profile by The Voices DeskReviewed under editorial standardsUpdated September 26, 2026Corrections

Who is Jensen Huang?

Jensen Huang is a Taiwanese and American business executive and electrical engineer. He is the co-founder, president, and CEO of Nvidia, which is the world's most valuable company. Huang is known for leading Nvidia's expansion from GPU development into high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Under his leadership, Nvidia experienced rapid growth during the AI boom, becoming the first company to reach a market capitalization of over $5 trillion. He has been recognized for his influence and as one of the "Architects of AI."

Career

After earning a master's degree from Stanford University, Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1993. He has remained its president and CEO since its inception. Huang led the company through challenges in the 1990s and oversaw its significant expansion. His leadership during the AI boom and Nvidia's subsequent growth into high-performance computing and AI have established him as a prominent voice in technology and markets.

What is Jensen Huang known for?

  • Co-founder, President, and CEO of Nvidia
  • Led expansion into high-performance computing and AI
  • Recognized as one of Time's most influential people
  • Named one of Time's "Architects of AI"

What Jensen Huang has said

“Today, with over 100 industry partners, we introduced the NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform, bringing together OpenShell and Sentry. Artificial intelligence is extraordinary technology that will advance discovery, productivity, security, health, and prosperity for generations to come. But its full promise can only be realized when people have confidence that AI is being built to be safe and deployed with wisdom an…”

Latest Jensen Huang news

World

Jensen Huang: From Taiwan to AI Leadership

41d ago3 min read
Politics & Policy

Nvidia's Huang Lobbies Against AI Safety Rules as Company Hits $2.7 Trillion

85d ago3 min read
U.S. Equities

Nvidia at $221: CEO Huang's $1 Trillion AI Vision Tops Wall Street Forecasts

148d ago3 min read
Technology

Nvidia's Huang Dismisses AI Job Fears, Points to New Economic Engine

164d ago4 min read
U.S. Equities

Adobe tries to climb out of the software stock abyss, with a little help from a buyback and Jensen Huang

177d ago2 min read

Frequently asked

Who is Jensen Huang?
Jensen Huang is a Taiwanese and American business executive and electrical engineer. He is the co-founder, president, and CEO of Nvidia.
What is Jensen Huang known for?
Jensen Huang is known for co-founding Nvidia and leading its growth into high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. Under his leadership, Nvidia became the world's most valuable company.
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