
Timing is everything. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told graduates this weekend that, thanks to opportunities in artificial intelligence, they are starting their careers at a great time.
Nvidia’s market cap neared $1 trillion this week—leaving the likes of Meta, Tesla, and Berkshire Hathaway in the dust—after the California-based chipmaker reported a stronger-than-expected quarter and forecast sales of $11 billion in the coming quarter, over 50% higher than what analysts expected. Huang described “incredible orders” as data centers looked to become A.I. capable.