'I used to clean toilets, no task is beneath me': How Nvidia CEO's humble beginnings shaped a $110.2 billion success
Jensen Huang, now the 11th richest person in the world, began his journey working as a busboy at Denny¡¯s. His rise from washing dishes to leading Nvidia, valued over $3.1 trillion, highlights his incredible rags-to-riches story.
"I used to be a dishwasher (and) I used to clean toilets," says Jensen Huang, the man who now stands as the 11th richest person in the world (as per Forbes real-time billionaire list) with a staggering net worth of $110.2 billion. The Nvidia CEO's story is not just about financial success but a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to global prominence.
Before co-founding Nvidia, now valued at over $3.1 trillion, Jensen Huang's journey began as a teenage busboy at Denny's.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
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It was in the very same Denny's booth where he once scrubbed dishes, cleared tables, and cleaned toilets that Huang and his co-founders first envisioned the idea for what would become a revolutionary tech company.
Reflecting on those early days, the 61-year-old recounted in a recent talk at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, "I mean, I cleaned a lot of toilets... I've cleaned more toilets than all of you combined¡ªand, some of them you just can't unsee."
Huang's sentiment, "You can't show me a task that's beneath me," highlights the respect he has for all kinds of work and his willingness to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty.
Watch a highlight from his inspiring interview below:
¡°No task is beneath me.¡±
¡ª Jon Erlichman (@JonErlichman) June 30, 2024
~ Jensen Huang pic.twitter.com/tkqNVNxOnC
This work ethic has been a cornerstone of his leadership style and personal philosophy.
Recently, a video of Huang's Stanford lecture has resurfaced online, sparking a response from Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Musk praised Huang's perspective, saying, "Absolutely the right attitude. During the toilet paper shortages of Covid, I was making sure that our factories and offices had toilet paper!"
Co-founding Nvidia, a chipmaking company, in 1993 with Chris Malachosky and Curtis Priem, Huang has led the company as CEO and president since its inception.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Last month, Nvidia became the world's most valuable public company, fueled by a surge in artificial intelligence advancements. This landmark achievement added over $4 billion to Huang's net worth in just one day, further cementing his status as a leading figure in the tech world.
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