Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says this career path will thrive in the AI era—and drive a new Industrial Revolution
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attributes his success to engineering, a field he believes will be central to the AI-driven new Industrial Revolution, creating transformative opportunities despite workforce disruptions. He emphasizes that engineers will play a crucial role in shaping AI to benefit society, much as they did in past industrial revolutions. Huang's personal and professional journey—from immigrant roots and early odd jobs to leading one of the world's most valuable companies—reflects his deep connection to engineering and technological progress.
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There may be no single person more integral to shaping the future of work than Jensen Huang.Recommended Video As cofounder and CEO of Nvidia, Huang has transformed a company once focused on computer gaming graphics into a chipmaking powerhouse at the center of data centers, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Nvidia is now the most valuable company in the world, with a market cap exceeding $5.1 trillion, while Huang’s personal fortune has surged past $175 billion—placing him among the top 10 richest people. Yet Huang’s early life mirrors that of many immigrants chasing the American Dream. Born in Taiwan, he moved to the U.S. as a child in the 1970s. He and his brother first went to boarding school in Kentucky before the family settled in Oregon.
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