<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">NVIDIA achieves unprecedented $4 trillion market cap, with 693,574% return since 1999 IPO.Lessons for founders include platform strategy, timing transitions, and infrastructure indispensability.From gaming roots, NVIDIA evolved into AI powerhouse, capitalizing on key technology shifts.Insights for SaaS founders emphasize platform thinking, timing major transitions, and enterprise focus.Becoming mission-critical infrastructure is key for long-term success in SaaS.