Howard Wright — CEO
We're at the beginning of the generative AI Industrial Revolution, a transformation that will fundamentally reshape every industry and solve humanity's greatest challenges. At NVIDIA, I lead our global Inception program, positioned at the epicenter of the generative AI revolution. My role focuses on democratizing access to NVIDIA's comprehensive AI platform while building strategic partnerships across the startup ecosystem. Working with over 19,000 innovative startups, leading VCs, and global technology partners, we're creating a flywheel of innovation that's transforming industries and solving humanity's greatest challenges. Throughout my 25+ year journey in tech, I've had the privilege of driving transformative partnerships and ecosystem growth across pioneering companies: • AWS: As VP of Global Startups, achieved record revenue milestones contributing to $100B annual run rate • C360 Technologies: As CEO, led immersive video innovation with major sports leagues and entertainment partners • Intel Capital: Identified and invested in strategic technology startups • Intel: Orchestrated 55+ global partnerships for ASIC technology commercialization • Qualcomm: Led global ecosystem partnerships through 2G to 5G transitions My mission at NVIDIA is clear: to leverage all my experience to be a force multiplier for startup success, connecting visionary founders with the technology, expertise, and partnerships needed to build transformative AI companies. At this pivotal moment in the AI revolution, there's no company better positioned than NVIDIA to help turn these audacious dreams into reality.
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Location: Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Experience: 26 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Cloud Computing
- Start-up Consulting
- Board Development
- Corporate Venture Capital
Career Highlights
- Led partnerships with over 19,000 startups at NVIDIA.
- Achieved record revenue milestones at AWS.
- Pioneered immersive video technology in sports broadcasting.
Work Experience
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center)
Executive Technology Advisor (4 mos)
NVIDIA
Vice President, Startup Ecosystem (1 yr 9 mos)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
VP, Global Head of Start Ups (2 yrs 2 mos)
C360 Technologies, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer and President (1 yr 5 mos)
StreetCode Academy
Board Member (6 yrs)
Intel Corporation
Appointed Vice President Business Development (5 yrs 4 mos)
Pro Kids | The First Tee of San Diego
Chairman of the Board (17 yrs)
Qualcomm
SVP Business Development (13 yrs 7 mos)
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Professional Player (1 yr 11 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Stanford University
Executive Education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
