Perhaps it’s surprising that one of the tech world’s most prominent figures goes through life without checking his watch. But there is a method to Huang’s madness, and maybe it’s a phone that lets him keep track of what time it is.
“Very few people know this but I don’t wear a watch,” he said. speak at the Chinese American Semiconductor Professionals Association in 2023. “Now is the most important time, dedicate yourself to the present,” Huang declared.
Staying in the present could be especially easy as Nvidia continues its winning streak. Demand remains so high that Nvidia is now preparing to make it happen New AI chip on an annual basis. The company announced Wednesday that its second-quarter revenue came in at nearly $28 billion, exceeding forecasts. Establishing itself as a giant to be reckoned with, Nvidia earned more profit in the first quarter of 2024 than other big names like Amazon and JPMorgan, note Axios.
Of course, while Huang is trying to enjoy the present moment, the nature of his work means he’s always looking to the future. When it comes to chips, the company “expects[s] Demand could exceed supply next year,” said Nvidia Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress speak.
Nvidia’s continued success only adds to the narrative that AI will change the future of technology. “The next industrial revolution has begun,” he said in a speech. conference call. “AI will bring significant productivity gains to almost every industry and help companies become more cost and energy efficient, while expanding revenue opportunities.”
But even though his field is demanding, Huang still manages to stay ahead of the competition. After all, that’s why he’s been at the helm for so long, serving 31 years as CEO after co-founding the company in 1993. “I don’t have a watch. I’m focused on now. I am enjoying my work,” he said, as Tom’s Hardware report.
And the watch feature isn’t the only feature Huang has when it comes to his uniform. The bare-wristed CEO wore an all-black suit often layered over a black leather jacket. A spokesman said he had been wearing the jackets for “at least 20 years”. New York Times. That was part of his failure Matrix The style is reminiscent, creating continuity and a (expensive) simplicity that some people compare it to turtleneck has become synonymous with Steve Jobs.
Looks aside, Huang’s choice to go watchless may have a bigger place in the tech world.
Earlier in his career, Jeff Bezos, founder and former CEO of Amazon, echoed the sentiment that you’re only as good as your last move. “I believe customers are loyal to us until the moment someone else gives them better service,” he said. speak in a 1999 interview with CNET’s Wendy Walsh.
