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TSMC Founder Morris Chang Reveals Attempt to Recruit Nvidia’s Jensen Huang A Longstanding Friendship
- Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), reveals in his autobiography that he once offered Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang the role of leading TSMC in 2013, but Huang turned it down in just ten minutes due to his loyalty to Nvidia.
- Despite the refusal, Chang and Huang maintained a close friendship that spanned over two decades, with Huang crediting Chang and TSMC for his company's success in public.
- The memoir also sheds light on TSMC’s history, including its early struggles and major milestones, and how the company has pioneered the foundry business model since its foundation in 1987.
- The partnership between NVIDIA and TSMC has been mutually beneficial, with TSMC having sent two production staff members to assist NVIDIA with staffing shortages in 1998. NVIDIA eventually became one of TSMC’s key customers.
- Huang's decision to rely on TSMC's cutting-edge fabrication capabilities has enabled NVIDIA to expand beyond graphics processing units and become a leader in AI and data centers.
- Chang's memoir also reflects on his leadership philosophy and challenges of succession planning, and his enduring vision and leadership have been integral to TSMC’s success.
- As TSMC continues to play a significant role in the semiconductor supply chain and NVIDIA continues to revolutionize AI and advanced chip technology, the story of their partnership, friendship, and vision will remain a source of inspiration for generations to come.
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