Ultimately, Nvidia Research showed how Jensen’s strategic vision has changed over time. In the beginning, when the company was in survival mode, he wanted everyone to focus on concrete projects: delivering the next generation of chips at the “Speed of Light,” selling the “whole cow,” and beating competitors through sheer execution. As Nvidia got bigger, Jensen realized that survival now meant future-proofing the company in as many ways as possible. Continuous innovation would require a more flexible approach to Nvidia’s operations, even if that meant pursuing some bets that a younger Jensen
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