Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has become a rock star in the tech world, with crowds chanting his name and scrambling for selfies and autographs wherever he goes. The 61-year-old electrical engineer has led Nvidia to surpass Apple as the world’s second-most valuable company, with a value exceeding $3 trillion.
At the recent Computex event in Taiwan, Huang’s new-found celebrity status was on full display as attendees flocked to see him. Born in Taiwan but raised in the US, Huang posed for countless pictures and even signed a woman’s top, sparking what local media dubbed “Jensanity.”
Huang’s success is not just a personal triumph but also a point of pride for Taiwan, a self-ruled island that Beijing claims. As tensions rise in the region, Taiwan’s chip exports have become both a lifeline and a tool of soft power.
Despite living in California, Huang frequently visits Taiwan and has announced plans to build regional headquarters on the island, reassuring locals worried about chip production moving overseas. Nvidia’s success in AI chip design has propelled the company to tech stardom, with shares soaring over 200% in the past year.
Known for his signature leather jackets, Huang’s casual yet edgy style has become synonymous with his leadership at Nvidia. With a net worth of around $106 billion, Huang is positioning himself as the face of generative AI, appearing at events to drum up Nvidia’s brand.
As Nvidia’s dominance in the industry faces scrutiny, Huang remains a key figure in the tech world, driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of AI technology.