Nvidia exemplifies how vision, technological risk-taking, and decisive leadership compound value over decades. Originally a niche player in 3D gaming hardware, Nvidia pivoted to become the pivotal enabler of AI and accelerated computing, with its market cap surging past $4.5 trillion in 2025. This document explores the strategic lessons, financial implications, and leadership principles that transformed Nvidia from a gaming GPU manufacturer into the cornerstone of the artificial intelligence revolution.