Nvidia Corp. NVDA CEO Jensen Huang has expressed his preference for the physical sciences over software if he were a student today. What Happened: On Wednesday, during his visit to Beijing, Huang was asked about his educational focus if he were a 20-year-old student today.

Jensen Huang sells over $49M in Nvidia stock as the company leads the AI chip market, powering industries from healthcare to automotive and global AI infrastructure.

Unknown to the general public just three years ago, Jensen Huang is now one of the most powerful entrepreneurs in the world as head of chip giant Nvidia. The unassuming 62-year-old draws stadium crowds of more than 10,000 people as his company's products push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.