NVIDIA: Company Overview:
Nvidia is a technology company known for designing and manufacturing graphics processing units (GPUs) and chip systems. Their work spans across various sectors, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive industries. Nvidia’s core focus is on accelerated computing and artificial intelligence (AI), with a mission to bring superhuman capabilities to complex problems.
Core Products & Technologies
- GPUs:
- GeForce (Gaming)
- RTX (Professional Visualization)
- Data Center GPUs for HPC & AI workloads
- AI & Data Center Solutions:
- Chips and platforms for AI training/inference
- Infrastructure for modern data centers
- Automotive Solutions:
- Autonomous driving platforms
- AI-powered in-car experiences
- Omniverse Platform:
- Enables industrial digitalization and virtual collaboration
- Supports software-defined industries
Key Areas of Work
- Gaming:
GeForce GPUs and GeForce Now (cloud gaming) - Professional Visualization:
Used in architecture, engineering, design, and media industries - Healthcare:
AI solutions for medical imaging, diagnostics, and drug discovery - Supercomputing:
Powers top global supercomputers for scientific research - Robotics:
Platforms for AI-driven robot development and deployment
NVIDIA’s Impact
- AI Leadership:
Driving advancements in speech recognition, medical tech, and more - Accelerated Computing:
Solving complex global challenges across industries - Industrial Transformation:
Enabling smarter, software-defined systems in sectors like automotive and healthcare
- Jen-Hsun “Jensen” Huang (Chinese: 黃仁勳; pinyin: Huáng Rénxūn; Tâi-lô: N̂g Jîn-hun; born February 17, 1963) is a Taiwanese and American businessman, electrical engineer, and philanthropist who is the president, co-founder, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Nvidia.
- JENSEN HUANG AGE: 62 YEARS
Founding:
Founded in California, April 1993
Reincorporated in Delaware, April 1998
Early Focus:
Initially focused on graphics processors (GPUs) for gaming
Later expanded into high-performance computing and AI
IPO:
Went public in 1999
Key Milestones:
1995: Launched NV1 – early 3D accelerator
1999: Released GeForce 256 – first GPU with onboard T&L
2000: Sega sold its NVIDIA shares for $15 million
Current Status:
Leading tech company in GPUs
Powers gaming, AI, and data centers.
