Jensen Huang Bets Nvidia's Future on Simulated Chip Design in 1997

In 1997, as Nvidia faced insolvency with only six months of cash left, CEO Jensen Huang authorized mass production of the RIVA 128 graphics chip based solely on simulated design. This high-risk decision ultimately saved the company and laid the foundation for its rise to become one of the world's most valuable firms.

By Aditi Ganguly Mon, July 13, 2026 at 11:45 PM GMT+3 10 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Jensen Huang Bets Nvidia's Future on Simulated Chip Design in 1997

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