In 1999, NVIDIA launched the GeForce 256, calling it the world’s first GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). It was a game-changer — literally 🧠

The GPU didn’t just help video games look better — it opened doors to scientific research, 3D rendering, crypto mining, and even artificial intelligence.

Over the next decade, NVIDIA chips powered everything from animation studios to data centers 💾

As AI exploded, so did NVIDIA’s relevance. Tech companies, universities, and startups relied on their GPUs to train AI models, including the ones behind tools like ChatGPT. In a way, NVIDIA became the infrastructure layer for AI.

That made investors pay attention 🤓

NVIDIA stock started skyrocketing. It became one of the most valuable companies in the U.S., joining tech legends like Apple and Microsoft. It’s now a top holding in many ETFs — meaning millions of people, even beginner investors, may own a slice of NVIDIA without even realizing it 🤫