AI startup founders discuss what it’s like to be a part of Nvidia’s sprawling startup empire

• Nvidia, once a maker of niche hardware for gamers, has become the backbone of the AI revolution. 
• The company has also become a prolific Silicon Valley venture investor and key industry connector. 
• Startups say Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is an extremely hands-on investor. 

For Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, being almost the only game in town for AI chips isn’t enough. The company, whose graphics processing units are powering the AI revolution, has also become one of the most prolific venture investors in Silicon Valley.