Jensen Huang Age, Wiki and Bio

Jensen Huang

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman, Philanthropist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth17/02/1963
Age61 years
BirthplaceTainan, Taiwan

Bio/Wiki

Real NameJen-Hsun Huang
Famous forCo-founder of Nvidia Corporation

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools
  • Oneida Baptist Institute, Kentucky
  • Aloha High School, Oregon
College/University
  • Oregon State University (1980-1984)
  • Stanford University (1990-1992)
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

Personal Life

HometownLos Altos, California
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Cooking
  • Cycling
  • Reading
TattooLeft Upper Arm: Nvidia Logo

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsLori Mills

Family

FatherHuang Hsing-tai (chemical engineer)
MotherLo Tsai-hsiu (grade school teacher)
Siblings1 elder brother
SpouseLori Huang
Children
  • Spencer Huang (senior product Manager - Robotics Simulation and Scaling, NVIDIA)
  • Madison Huang (director of product marketing, NVIDIA)

Career

Awards and Honours
  • 1999: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards) in High Technology Electronics category
  • 2002: Daniel J. Epstein Engineering Management Award from University of Southern California
  • 2004: Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award for contributions in the semiconductor industry
  • 2005: Honoured as Alumni Fellow of Oregon State University
  • 2007: Pioneer Business Leader Award by the Silicon Valley Education Foundation
  • 2009: Honourary Doctorate from Oregon State University
  • 2018: Listed in the inaugural Edge 50 as one of the World's Top 50 influencers in edge computing
  • 2019: Ranked 1 in the Best Performing CEOs in the World by Harvard Business Review
  • 2020: Honourary Doctorate from the National Taiwan University
  • 2020: IEEE Founders Medal for contributions to electrical and electronics engineering
  • 2020: Supplier CEO of the Year Award at Automotive News Europe Eurostars
  • 2021: Received Robert N Noyce Award at the Semiconductor Industry Association Annual Awards
  • 2021: Listed in the TIME100, the most influential people in the category of innovators
  • 2023: Named The Best CEO of 2023 by The Economist
  • 2024: Elected to the National Academy of Engineering for contributions to the AI Revolution
  • 2024: Listed in the A100 list honouring the Most Impactful Asians in Business and Technology
  • 2024: Listed in the TIME100, the most influential people in the category of innovators with an honourary doctorate from National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan
Business JourneyJensen Huang co-founded Nvidia Corporation in 1993 after resigning from LSI Logic. With an initial capital of $40,000, he and his partners targeted accelerated computing, leading to the launch of their GPU technology and public listing in 1999.

Favourites

AccessoryLeather Jacket

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • 2015 Tesla Model X
  • 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • Mercedes EQS electric luxury sedan
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)US$34.2 million (as of fiscal year 2024)
Assets/Properties
  • House in Los Altos Hills, California
  • House in Wailea, Hawaii
Net Worth (approx.)US$107.4 B (as of 24 July 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jensen's family relocated to Thailand from Taiwan when he was five, and later moved to the United States.
His mother encouraged him to learn new English words daily to prepare him for life in America.
He faced hardships at the Oneida Baptist Institute, working in a tobacco farm and dealing with bullying before moving to Aloha High School.
Jensen excelled in academics, graduating early at 16 and played competitive table tennis.
He met his wife, Lori Mills, during their engineering studies at Oregon State University.
Before founding Nvidia, he worked as a busboy and waiter at Denny's.
Nvidia's significant success stemmed from their innovation in GPU technology for video gaming, with pivotal product launches defining their trajectory.
Jensen has been recognized for his contributions in AI, evidenced by multiple honorary degrees and recognitions.
He follows a flat management structure, promoting empowerment and direct communication with employees.
Jensen and Lori established philanthropic initiatives, including significant donations to educational institutions.