Nvidia CEO Huang Claims Creating Most Billionaires in Tech

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted his success in building top teams by stating he has created more billionaires on his management team than any other CEO, emphasizing that his executives are well-compensated. Speaking on the All-In podcast during the unveiling of the Trump administration's AI Action Plan, Huang stressed that success in AI depends more on structure, focus, and capital access than on team size, citing that a small, well-funded team of around 150 researchers can achieve significant breakthroughs akin to OpenAI. He addressed the intense competition for AI talent, noting billion-dollar offers for researchers, and underscored his commitment to personally reviewing compensation for all 42,000 Nvidia employees, often increasing operating expenses to ensure employee well-being. Huang also revealed that he rewards high-performing employees with surprise stock options and maintains open communication to foster a high-performing culture. His comments reflect both the current high stakes in AI talent acquisition and his leadership philosophy that taking care of people leads to overall company success. Nvidia, founded in 1993, has grown under Huang's guidance into a $4 trillion company at the forefront of accelerated computing and generative AI.