Nvidia Is Worth US$5 Trillion. But Can It Fly Without Jensen Huang? Why great corporate governance is the safety system that allows companies to withstand shocks—and accelerate with confidence. By Andy Ng, CA, MBA Accredited Director (SID) | Qualified Listed Entity Director (SID) Financial Governance & Strategy Advisor Imagine flying in the world's most advanced aircraft. It has powerful engines, sophisticated technology and an extraordinary pilot. But suddenly, the pilot becomes unavailable. Who takes over? What if there is no obvious co-pilot? Would you still feel safe flying? This is the corporate governance question facing Nvidia, one of the world's most valuable companies. When a Great CEO Becomes a Great Risk Jensen Huang is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable CEOs of our time. He co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and transformed it from a graphics-chip company into a global leader in AI computing. But Nvidia now faces an uncomfortable question. What happens if Je...
Too Slow, Too Weak, Rejected by Microsoft. Yet Bluetooth Conquered the World! When the powerful overlook you, don't give up. Find the people who need you. Imagine developing a technology that could change the world, only to be told: "Too slow!" "Too limited!" "We already have something better!" And then, the world's most powerful software company launches its flagship product without supporting your technology. Would you give up? This is the remarkable story of Bluetooth. And it carries a powerful lesson for anyone who has ever been underestimated, rejected or ignored. 1. The Technology Nobody Expected to Conquer the World In 1994, engineers at Ericsson in Sweden began developing a technology that allowed electronic devices to communicate without cables. They called it Bluetooth, inspired by King Harald Bluetooth, who united parts of Scandinavia. But Bluetooth had a problem. It was slow. Very slow compared with Wi-Fi. Early Bluetooth offered a ...