Nvidia: The danger of the irreplaceable CEO
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Mike & Amit discuss why microprocessors are so vital to the future of AI and the story of one hardware maker that's a cut above the rest...
Apple Google SpotifyIn the highest tier of tech giants, certain names stand out. Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet aren’t just companies, they are economic icons. Firms that almost everyone has heard of.
But there’s one company bigger than all of these: Nvidia.
This $2.2tn chip maker may not have quite the same name recognition as some Silicon Valley behemoths, but it’s no new kid on the block. So, what’s the story behind the rise β and rise β of Nvidia?
In this latest episode of Mike & Amit Talk Tech, the two IMD professors discuss why microprocessors are so vital to the future of AI and the story of one hardware maker that’s a cut above the rest.
Professor of AI and Strategy
Amit Joshi is Professor of AI and Strategy at IMD and Program Director of the AI Strategy and Implementation program, Generative AI for Business Sprint, and the Business Analytics for Leaders course. Β He specializes in helping organizations use artificial intelligence and develop their big data, analytics, and AI capabilities. An award-winning professor and researcher, he has extensive experience of AI and analytics-driven transformations in industries such as banking, fintech, retail, automotive, telecoms, and pharma.
Professor of Strategy and Digital
Michael R Wade is Professor of Strategy and Digital at IMD and Director of the Global Center for Digital and AI Transformation. He directs a number of open programs such as Leading Digital and AI Transformation, Digital Transformation for Boards, Leading Digital Execution, Digital Transformation Sprint, Digital Transformation in Practice, Business Creativity and Innovation Sprint. He has written 10 books, hundreds of articles, and hosted popular management podcasts including Mike & Amit Talk Tech. In 2021, he was inducted into the Swiss Digital Shapers Hall of Fame.
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