*The Nvidia Way*

I quite liked this new book by Tae Kim, offering a 245 pp. history of the company.  Here is a useful review from the WSJ.

I can note that recently, a bit before Thanksgiving, I had the chance to visit Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, receive a tour, see some demos, and (a few days earlier) chat with Jensen Huang.  I am pleased to report very positive impressions all around.  My intuitive sense also jives with the portrait painted in this book.

As for my impressions of Nvidia, I was struck by the prevalence of large, attractive plant displays in the headquarters, and also how much care they take to ensure quietness on the main corporate floors and spaces (I notice funny things about companies).  The geometric shapes and designs, for whatever reason, reminded me of the early 1970s movie Silent Running.  If I visit an AI company, in the hallways many people will recognize me.  At Nvidia nobody did, except those who invited me in.  That too is an interesting contrast.

I am honored to have seen their lovely facilities.