India, Nov. 9 -- Before Jensen Huang became the face of the artificial intelligence revolution, he worked long shifts at a local Denny's restaurant, starting as a dishwasher and later becoming a waiter.

The Nvidia co-founder has often credited that early job with shaping his ability to handle pressure. Huang has said the fast pace of restaurant work taught him discipline, resilience and how to perform during stressful moments, according to Quartr.

Today, Huang leads Nvidia Corp., the company whose graphics processors became the foundation of modern artificial intelligence systems. He founded Nvidia in 1993 and has served as its president, chief executive officer and board member since the company's creation.

Huang's rise has made him o...