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Preston Fore, Orianna Rosa Royle

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sent research reports on Sundays to SoundHound’s CEO for feedback—an unusual ritual that helped grow the $5 billion AI firm

Jensen Huang signs with a marker. (Credit: Johannes Neudecker/picture alliance via Getty Images)
  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang struck up a relationship with SoundHound AI founder Keyvan Mohajer nearly a decade ago—one that included Sunday morning research exchanges and hands-on inspiration. The bond helped shape Mohajer’s journey from a Stanford dorm room idea into an AI voice technology company worth $5.4 billion. Along the way, Mohajer has drawn leadership inspiration not just from Huang, but also from Charlie Chaplin’s timeless creativity.

One random encounter can change the course of an entire business career—and for SoundHound AI cofounder Keyvan Mohajer, that came when he met Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang around 10 years ago.

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