
01/08/2025
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has one of the most legendary resumes out there.
Before he became the mastermind behind the world’s most powerful AI chips, he was a dishwasher, busboy, and waiter at Denny’s (1978–1983). Yes, really.
His profile proudly lists those early jobs, and he once said:
"I used to clean bathrooms. I’ve cleaned more bathrooms than all of you combined."
— Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA
Fast forward to today, and Jensen Huang is worth over $150 billion. He’s now one of the richest people on Earth, and NVIDIA is a $3 trillion company at the heart of the AI boom.
What makes this so inspiring isn’t just the money or success. It’s that he never erased his past. His humility, work ethic, and authenticity are front and center. A true lesson in staying grounded, no matter how high you rise.