The framed diner plaque honors the location where Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem first developed the concept for Nvidia. While Denny's declined to explain why the marker was briefly taken down, the move coincided with Huang's exit from the company following misconduct allegations involving an alleged Chinese spy and employees. Following Huang's departure, Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress stepped in to serve as interim chief executive officer.
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Denny's affirmed its commitment to preserving the physical history of where Nvidia was or…: Denny's affirmed its commitment to preserving the physical history of where Nvidia was originally founded despite leadership turmoil.
Former CEO Jensen Huang's career at Nvidia ended following multiple allegations of improp…: Former CEO Jensen Huang's career at Nvidia ended following multiple allegations of improper relationships with staff and an alleged spy.
Nvidia's executive leadership shifted to Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress, who took…: Nvidia's executive leadership shifted to Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress, who took over as the company's interim CEO.
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“It teaches you humility, it teaches you hard work, it teaches you hospitality,” he said in 2023 of his time at the diner chain. Decades later, having become one of the richest people on the planet, Huang even put on a Denny’s apron in tribute to his former employer at an Nvidia event in 2025.
The plaque was put up during a 2023 ceremony attended by Huang and Denny’s then-CEO Kelli Valade. Huang recalled working as a dishwasher and waiter at a Denny’s in Portland, Oregon, when he was 15. During the meeting, they also discussed how Nvidia was founded.
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Denny's removes Jensen Huang plaque
Amidst the scandal involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, the original Denny's location where he once worked removed the plaque that…
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