Why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is 'jealous' of young founders
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told founders at Y Combinator's Startup School 2026 that this is the single greatest time in history to start a company, admitting he is jealous of the young entrepreneurs in the room. The 63-year-old billionaire, who has run Nvidia as if it were 30 days from going out of business for 33 years, urged first-time founders to stop overthinking and simply ask: how hard can it…
Jensen Huang, the 63-year-old CEO of Nvidia, has spent three decades believing that his company is just a month away from collapsing. This paranoia, however, does not extend to other people. At Y Combinator's Startup School 2026, Huang expressed that now is the greatest time in history to start a company and openly expressed jealousy towards the young founders in the room.
Huang's advice to aspiring founders is to stop worrying about potential failures and instead ask themselves, "How hard can it be?" He argues that overestimating the difficulty can lead to anxiety and hinder progress. Huang's own success story demonstrates that the ability to adapt, learn, and relearn is more crucial than technical expertise.
Despite a high failure rate for new businesses, the US business applications hit a record in 2026, highlighting the resilience and determination of young entrepreneurs.
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